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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X CPU Review - Intel Battle Ready?
AMD created an immense amount of hype regarding its brand new Ryzen 7 1800X processor. Is the hype real? Is Intel nervous? Let's find out right now. | Mar 2, 2017 8:00 AM CST

Intel Core i3-7350K Kaby Lake CPU Review
Intel's Core i3-7350K "Kaby Lake" processors gets fully examined and overclocked as we compare it against its bigger brother, the 7700K CPU. | Feb 15, 2017 12:20 AM CST

Intel Kaby Lake 7700K CPU Review
Intel's "Kaby Lake" 7700K desktop processor launches today, but how does it vary from the 6700K and other CPUs? Let's find out. | Jan 3, 2017 11:00 AM CST

Intel 7th Gen Kaby Lake Core Processor Overview
Intel has just officially released details on its 7th Gen "Kaby Lake" Core processors and we cover just as much as we can right here. | Aug 30, 2016 8:00 AM CDT

Intel Broadwell-E Core i7-6950X 10-Core Extreme Edition CPU Review
Intel's 10-core/20-thread "Broadwell-E" Core i7-6950X 10-Core Extreme Edition CPU is here. It's super fast, and super expensive. | May 31, 2016 1:00 AM CDT

Ask the Experts: Is there a benefit moving to the new Core i5 over my current Core i5?
I have an Intel Core i5-3570K processor, should I buy the new Core i5 processor, or not? | Apr 17, 2016 5:45 PM CDT

Ask the Experts: Will overclocking my Core i7-4790 improve my gaming performance?
If I overclock my Core i7-4790, will my gaming performance increase? | Mar 10, 2016 11:53 PM CST

Ask the Experts: Should I upgrade my AMD FX-6300, or wait to upgrade later this year?
I have an AMD FX-6300 and want to upgrade, should I do it now, or wait? | Feb 15, 2016 11:58 PM CST

Ask the Experts: Should I upgrade my Core i5-2500K, or my GPU?
I'm torn between upgrading my CPU and GPU - help! | Feb 9, 2016 5:27 PM CST

Ask the Experts: Will my Core i5-2500K be enough for VR gaming on the HTC Vive?
Will my Core i5-2500K be fast enough for VR gaming on the HTC Vive? | Feb 4, 2016 8:55 PM CST

Ask the Experts: Which CPU upgrade? Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200, or the Q6700?
I want to upgrade my Intel Pentium 4 506 to something better, help! | Nov 6, 2015 11:20 PM CST

Intel Skylake Microarchitecture - High Level Info from IDF 2015
We attended IDF 2015 last week and learned more details about Intel's latest microarchitecture named Skylake. Here are the details for you. | Aug 24, 2015 8:15 AM CDT

Intel Skylake Core i7-6700K CPU (Z170 Chipset and GT530) Review
Today is a big day for Intel with the launch of its newest desktop platform, Z170 and a new CPU, the "Skylake" Core i7-6700K. Here's our full take! | Aug 5, 2015 7:00 AM CDT

AMD A-Series A10-7870K Kaveri Refresh APU Review
Much attention these days is given to Intel's Core CPUs, but how about AMD's latest A10-7870K Kaveri Refresh APU? It might just surprise you. | Aug 3, 2015 10:02 AM CDT

Intel Core i7-5775C 3.3GHz Broadwell LGA-1150 CPU Performance Overview
We take a close look at Intel's Core i7-5775C 3.3GHz Broadwell processor. We tell you all about it and compare it against the Core i7-4790K. | Jul 2, 2015 9:13 AM CDT

Ask the Experts: In which situations will an Intel processor beat an AMD processor?
Will an Intel processor beat an AMD processor at most things? Or are there certain scenarios where the AMD will come out on top? | Mar 10, 2015 6:58 PM CDT

Intel's new Cherry Trail x5, x7 and x3 Atom SoC Lineup Preview
Today at MWC 2015, Intel unveiled its upcoming Cherry Trail x5 and x7 SoC processors as well as full details on the Atom x3. Here's our preview. | Mar 2, 2015 8:26 AM CST

Ask the Experts: AMD FX-8350 or Intel Core i7-4790K for video production/rendering PC?
Which CPU should I purchase for gaming, 3D design, rendering and video editing? Intel or AMD? | Feb 24, 2015 8:05 PM CST

AMD Carrizo Performance Mobile APU with Excavator Core Preview
AMD recently introduced the world to its latest mobile APU, Carrizo. With it, AMD promises large power savings and performances in the years ahead. | Feb 24, 2015 9:10 AM CST

Intel Broadwell 5th Gen Core Processor Family Preview
Steven gives us a look at Intel's upcoming Broadwell 5th Gen Core processor family, what you can expect from it and what it means for you in 2015. | Jan 5, 2015 9:00 AM CST

Intel Core i7 5960X EE (Haswell-E) CPU and X99 Chipset Review
It's here! The platform for people wanting absolutely awesome power: Intel's X99, DDR4, and the Core i7 5960X Extreme Edition CPU. Let's take a look now! | Aug 29, 2014 11:00 AM CDT

Intel Pentium G3258 (Haswell) 20th Anniversary CPU Gaming Performance
We wrap up our Intel G3258 CPU coverage by seeing what happens against the i7-4790K in a gaming environment. Follow on as Shawn tells us all about it. | Jul 21, 2014 9:10 PM CDT

Intel Pentium G3258 (Haswell) 20th Anniversary Edition CPU Performance
Intel celebrates 20 years with the Intel Pentium G3258 processor. We find out just what it's all about in this performance overview article by Shawn. | Jul 15, 2014 9:06 AM CDT

Intel Core i7 4790K (Devil's Canyon) CPU Review
Codename Devil's Canyon is out from Intel. We see just what the new Core i7 4790K processor is all about as we put it through our CPU testing regiment. | Jun 20, 2014 11:39 AM CDT

Tweakipedia: Upgrading our AMD test bed, prepare for new benchmarks
Thanks to AMD and GIGABYTE, we have some new hardware for our AMD testing. | May 26, 2014 6:09 PM CDT

Intel Core i7 4790 (Haswell Refresh) CPU and Z97 Performance Preview
We check out one of the upcoming CPUs that the Intel Haswell refresh brings to the table. Let's see just what the i7 4790 and Z97 can do in our testing! | May 6, 2014 11:31 AM CDT

Ask the Experts: Which CPU should I get for my video editing workstation?
I'm torn between choosing an AMD or Intel CPU for my video editing workstation. | Dec 5, 2013 6:53 PM CST

Ask the Experts: Should I buy an Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor? Do I need a better PSU to overclock?
Which processor should I buy? The Core i5 or i7? Also, which PSU should I buy to overclock it? | Jul 17, 2013 12:39 AM CDT

Ask the Experts: Should I upgrade to Haswell, or buy a new GPU?
Should I upgrade my CPU to a Haswell-based chip, or simply upgrade my GPU? | Jun 18, 2013 1:18 AM CDT

Intel Core i7 4770K (Haswell 4th Gen) CPU and Z87 Express Chipset Review
Like any Intel launch, Haswell is the world's worst kept secret. But today it all becomes official and we can start to talk about it in detail. | Jun 1, 2013 7:43 AM CDT

Team AU Overclocking in Perth with Liquid Nitrogen - Deanzo's Thoughts
A group of overclockers from Australia and New Zealand got together to try and break some world records with the use of liquid nitrogen. This is Deanzo's take on what happened. | Mar 21, 2013 10:39 AM CDT

Ask the Experts: I play mainly FPS games and want to upgrade, should I want for Intel's Haswell or get Ivy Bridge now?
Should I wait for Haswell, or get Ivy Bridge for my FPS gaming PC? | Mar 12, 2013 11:30 PM CDT

Ask the Experts: Should I get an Intel Core i5 3570K now, or wait for the Haswell-based chips to arrive?
Should I get the current Core i5 3570K or wait until Haswell arrives? | Jan 5, 2013 6:09 PM CST

Ask the Experts: Since Intel's Core i7 is cherry-picked during the binning process, does that make them better than the Core i3 or i5 for general performance and gaming?
Is the Intel Core i7 a better overall processor than the Core i3 and i5. | Dec 30, 2012 8:16 PM CST

Ask the Experts: My computer keeps shutting down when I play games, is my CPU overheating?
My CPU seems to be overheating - should I fix it, or take it as a sign to upgrade? | Dec 12, 2012 7:31 PM CST

Intel Core i7 3970X Extreme Edition (Sandy Bridge-E) CPU Review
We're checking out the new Core i7 3970X EE from Intel. The only thing probably more insane than its performance is its price tag. Intel's top-dog is in the house! | Nov 28, 2012 11:25 AM CST

Ask the Experts: I want to upgrade my AMD-based system, what should I get?
I want to upgrade my AMD-based system, where should I go from here? | Nov 27, 2012 12:15 AM CST

AMD A10-5800K (Trinity) and FX-8350 (Vishera) Joint CPU Review
We take a look at the Trinity based A10-5800K and Vishera FX-8350 processors from AMD and see how they do in terms of all important performance. | Nov 22, 2012 10:43 AM CST

Ask the Experts: I have an Intel Core 2 Duo e8400 CPU with Radeon HD 6770s in CrossFire, should I upgrade my CPU or GPU?
Should I upgrade my CPU or GPU for Battlefield 3? | Sep 6, 2012 1:22 AM CDT

Ask the Experts: Should I upgrade my Core i5 750 processor?
I have GTX 560 Ti's in SLI with an Intel Core i5 750, should I upgrade my processor? | Aug 16, 2012 1:46 AM CDT

Ask the Experts: Should I go for a Sandy Bridge- or Ivy Bridge-based Core i7 processor?
Which is better, Intel's Core i7 2600K or Core i7 3770K? | Aug 9, 2012 2:16 AM CDT

Ask the Experts: Which CPU should I go for to take the full potential of a GEFORCE GTX 670 or Radeon HD 7970?
Which CPU would be the best suited to get the most performance out of a GEFORCE GTX 670 or Radeon HD. | Aug 8, 2012 12:47 AM CDT

Intel Core i7 3770k (LGA 1155) Ivy Bridge CPU Review
Intel's Ivy Bridge platform officially launches today and we check out the brand new Core i7 3770k from Intel in our full review. | Apr 23, 2012 11:00 AM CDT

Intel Ivy Bridge Overclocking with the Core i7 3770K and Core i5 3570K CPUs
We check out overclocking results from the new Ivy Bridge processors; the Core i7 3770K and Core i5 3570K. | Mar 20, 2012 11:15 PM CDT

Ivy Bridge preview with GIGABYTE Z77X-UD5H (Intel Z77) and Core i7 3770K
We look at the big brother to the upcoming Ivy Bridge based Intel Core i5 3570k, the i7 3770k. Let's move with haste and check it out. | Mar 19, 2012 12:02 PM CDT

Ivy Bridge preview with GIGABYTE Z77X-UD5H (Intel Z77) and Core i5 3570K
We take the upcoming Intel Core i5 3570k for a quick spin around the GIGABYTE Z77X-UD5H to see what we can expect from Ivy Bridge next month. | Mar 19, 2012 7:46 AM CDT

7.8GHz AMD LN2 Overclocking at GIGABYTE Extreme OC Workshop
Today we take a look back at the second Gigabyte extreme overclocking workshop for 2011 in Brisbane, Australia. | Feb 13, 2012 11:22 PM CST

Eyefinity Examined with Sapphire HD 6970 x4 and Core i7 3960X
We pull out our three U2410s again and pair them with four HD 6970s and the new Sandy-Bridge E platform. | Nov 25, 2011 9:57 AM CST

Core i7 3960X with 4-Way CrossFireX HD 6970 Performance Analysis
We find another HD 6970 lying around and throw it into the fray. How's 4-Way CrossFireX traveling these days? | Nov 24, 2011 11:43 AM CST

Intel Core i7 3930K (LGA 2011) CPU Review
Don't want to spend Extreme Edition money, but want to get in on Sandy Bridge-E? Maybe the i7 3930K is your weapon of choice. | Nov 23, 2011 4:27 AM CST