6 things to consider before buying a used graphics card
Who doesn’t love a good deal? Especially if it’s on something that’s basically new or lightly used. We’ve been devoid of any such deals on graphics cards for the last few years, […]
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Buying a used mining GPU rewards the people who ruined PC gaming
If you’re cruising eBay, Craigslist or Offerup looking for a “lightly used mining GPU” for your gaming PC, I’m here to tell you not to. My position isn’t new, but it is […]
Are we buying power supplies the wrong way?
If your PC plugs into the wall, it has a power supply. The workhorse of computer components is one we often don’t think about, but having a PSU with sufficient juice (not […]
Buying a PC with an Intel CPU? It may soon cost more
The past few months have been good times for buying or building desktop PCs, with discounts galore on computer components. That included Intel processors—a shocking occurrence, given how steadfastly Intel resisted price […]
AMD’s ridiculously complex Ryzen names make buying a laptop hard
“What should I buy? What’s good?” are the two questions our readers ask us and what we try and answer. AMD’s new mobile processor naming scheme makes those questions nearly impossible to […]
Lenovo’s new E-Ink laptop might be worth buying
There have been a few attempts to combine a conventional laptop form factor with easy-on-the-eyes (literally!) e-ink technology more commonly seen in Kindles and other e-readers. But Lenovo may have finally cracked […]
Buying PC parts in 2023: The practical guide
Let’s be honest: it’s not a great time to build a new desktop. Prices are high on everything, especially the latest and (only sometimes) greatest CPUs and GPUs. If you’re looking for […]
Is Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3060 still worth buying in 2024?
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 has been on the market since February 2021, but the mid-range graphics card remains popular and widespread among gamers. According to the latest Steam Hardware & Software […]
Is a $100 standing desk worth buying?
As someone who works at a computer more or less all day every day and has chronic back problems, a standing desk is an important part of my office setup. I’ve been […]
Buying a gaming laptop? These are the minimum specs you should accept
If you want a gaming laptop that will play the latest and greatest triple-A titles, then you have to be prepared to spend accordingly. But that doesn’t mean you have to take […]
