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Hardware

PC hardware news, benchmarks, and upgrade guides for gamers and power users. From CPUs and GPUs to storage and cooling, we focus on performance, value, and real-world results.

Red Desert edition NITRO+ RX 9070 XT
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Sapphire unveils Red Desert edition NITRO+ RX 9070 XT

Sapphire has introduced a Red Desert special edition NITRO+ RX 9070 XT featuring themed design accents, a magnetic backplate, and up to 3060 MHz boost…

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MEG X870E GODLIKE MAX Motherboard
Author: Vlad Phigod,
MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE MAX Announced With 64MB BIOS and OC Engine

MSI has introduced the MEG X870E GODLIKE MAX, an updated flagship motherboard with a larger 64MB BIOS, external clock generator, PCIe 5.0 slots, and dual…

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X3D AI Turbo
Author: Kate Chu,
Colorful’s X3D AI Turbo promises easy FPS gains for Ryzen 3D V-Cache

Colorful's new X3D AI Turbo BIOS feature promises one-click performance gains for Ryzen 3D V-Cache chips on AM5 800 motherboards, with early Valorant benchmarks showing…

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best graphics cards February 2026
Author: Vlad Phigod,
The GPUs that are actually worth buying in 2026

Tom’s Hardware has published its updated list of the best graphics cards for February 2026, ranking eight GPUs based on performance and overall value.

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motherboards 2026 for upgrade
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Best Motherboards to buy in 2026 for gaming and upgrades

A practical 2026 motherboard guide for AMD and Intel systems, focusing on balanced gaming builds, platform longevity, and avoiding unnecessary overkill.

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RTX 5000 Super
Author: Vlad Phigod,
NVIDIA scraps RTX 50 SUPER plans, pushes back RTX 60 GPUs

NVIDIA is reportedly abandoning plans to release GeForce RTX 50 SUPER graphics cards in 2026 and is also pushing back its next-generation RTX 60 lineup,…

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Global Chip Market
Author: Vlad Phigod,
CPU and PCB prices are next to rise as AI demand squeezes the market, insider warns

An industry insider says CPUs and motherboards are next in line for price hikes as AI companies absorb chip supply, pushing consumer hardware further down…

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The best CPU 2026
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Tom’s Hardware names 5 best gaming CPUs for jate January 2026 – Ryzen 7 9850X3D didn’t make the cut

Tom’s Hardware refreshed its list of the best CPUs for gaming, and the results favor efficiency and balance over raw specs. The fastest chip on…

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Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus vs Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus shows a major performance leap

Leaked Geekbench results show Intel’s Core Ultra 9 290K Plus outperforming AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D in both single- and multi-core tests, marking a major leap…

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Arc B390 vs Radeon 890M gaming performance
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Intel Arc B390 iGPU crushes Radeon 890M, nearly matches RTX 4050 Laptop

Intel’s Arc B390 integrated graphics mark a turning point for laptop gaming. New benchmarks show it decisively beating AMD’s Radeon 890M and delivering performance close…

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Colorful iGame RTX 5060, RTX 5070 Ti Mini
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Colorful unveils white iGame RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5070 mini GPUs

Colorful has introduced new white versions of its compact iGame RTX 50 Mini graphics cards, offering RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5070 models designed for…

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Intel Core i9-10900K vs Core Ultra 5 225F benchmarks
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Intel Core i9-10900K vs Core Ultra 5 225F tested at 1080p

Fresh 1080p benchmarks reveal that Intel’s Core Ultra 5 225F consistently beats the older Core i9-10900K in modern games, highlighting how far CPU performance has…

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