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Best budget GPUs in 2024
It's tough to find a graphics card on a budget these days, but there are still some options available.
In recent years, market conditions, geopolitics, and cryptocurrencies created a perfect storm to force graphics card pricing upwards. It was already tough to buy GPUs on a budget unless you were content with a functional graphics card that would display your desktop but not much in the way of playing games. Nvidia, and to a lesser extent AMD, have all but abandoned the budget range.
Complete guide to AMD Software Adrenaline Edition
AMD's Adrenaline driver software can look intimidating at first, but here's everything you need to know about it and what settings are important.
AMD graphics cards rank pretty high among the best GPUs you can buy today, and one of the best things about using them is having good companion software. The 'AMD Software Adrenaline Edition' is a really well-developed piece of software, and it offers a good mix of features and functionality. There's lots you can do with AMD Software, and I'm going to guide you through everything it has to offer, and point out stuff that you might be interested in.
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 processor is considered to be a mid-tier chip yet offers impressive performance with six physical cores and a total of 12 threads. Like other AM5 processors from AMD, the Ryzen 5 7600 only supports DDR5 RAM. We've rounded up our favorite picks for getting the most from this CPU and you can find the best RAM for the Ryzen 5 7600 in this guide.
How to overclock your GPU: A beginner's guide
Overclocking has been going out of style recently, but it's still a good way to get some extra performance out of your GPU. Here's how you do it.
Overclocking is one of the proven ways to improve your GPU's performance, and it remains a great way to get the most out of the best GPUs you can buy today. While the practice of overclocking in general has been going out of fashion for a variety of reasons, it's still a viable way to get more performance out of your PC components like the CPU and GPU, without necessarily getting a new one, and it can also be a fun activity in its own right. Here's how you overclock your GPU.
How to make your GPU perform better
Discover key strategies to enhance your GPU's efficiency. Learn about overclocking, cooling solutions, and settings optimization.
Graphics cards are among the most expensive components in your computer, so it can be daunting to have to buy a new one. Luckily, you can improve your current graphics card to make it last a little longer and perform better in newer games.
How to update Intel and AMD chipset drivers?
It's pretty important to install chipset drivers on any PC, and here's how you do it.
Components like the CPU and motherboard don't require drivers in the same way a GPU does, but there are drivers for CPUs and motherboards called chipset drivers. These drivers often contain important updates to keep the core functionalities in check, and it's recommended that you keep them updated to ensure smooth functionality of your PC. Here's how you update chipset drivers for Intel and AMD PCs.
3 reasons 2024 is the year to upgrade to an 8-core CPU
8-core CPUs will finally go mainstream in 2024. Here's why
For the longest time, 6-core CPUs have been the sweet spot for PC builders, delivering ample performance in both gaming and productivity workloads. While multi-core applications can easily utilize any number of cores you throw at them, 6 cores are not what you'll call "too few". Moreover, games have rarely been able to take advantage of more than 6 cores. For the average user building a PC, it makes an awful lot of sense to buy only the best gaming CPUs with 6 cores.
AMD takes on Nvidia RTX VSR with new upscaling feature for RX 7000 GPUs and DirectX 11 apps
AMD's latest Adrenaline driver has lots of goodies for creators and gamers.
AMD finally has a response to Nvidia's Video Super Resolution (VSR) capability, launched last year to enhance online videos. With the latest Adrenaline driver 24.1.1, AMD has introduced a new advanced video algorithm for RX 7000 GPUs and DirectX 11 apps to elevate the overall visual experience.
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs 7800X3D: Which gaming CPU is best?
Should you go for more cache or a better integrated GPU?
AMD launched the Ryzen 7 7800X3D as one of its gaming processors with a beefy cache to help it perform better in more demanding games. The more cache a processor has, the less it has to rely on system memory, which is slower than local cache. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is a whole different beast. Built on a similar platform, this processor has a "normal" amount of cache but has an uprated integrated GPU that's capable of handling tasks usually sent to a discrete video card.
How to overclock a laptop CPU
You can't overclock most laptop processors, but there are ways to boost performance in some of them. Here's how to do it.
Overclocking is something PC enthusiasts are all too familiar with. By tweaking the power limits and speed of your CPU, you can usually get more performance out of it ... just as long as you know what you're doing to prevent damage. But overclocking is usually only talked about with desktop computers. What if you want to overclock your laptop's CPU?
Intel vs AMD: What should power your PC in 2024?
With the desktop CPU space fiercer than ever, should you pick AMD or Intel?
Intel and AMD have been competing with each other for decades, relentlessly pushing the computing industry forward with the best CPUs for every kind of user. While Intel was (and still is) the top dog in the data center and PC processor market, AMD has transformed from being an afterthought to competing head-to-head with its longstanding rival.
AMD's FreeSync now requires full HD monitors to support 144Hz
Monitors with 1080p resolutions will now have to offer a 144 Hz refresh rate to be FreeSync compatible.
FreeSync, or a similar technology from rival brands like Nvidia, is commonly found in pretty much all the best monitors, including the ones that are best for gaming. However, the criteria for FreeSync-compatible monitors have recently changed. AMD now requires monitors with 1080p resolutions to have a screen refresh rate of 144 Hz.
How to lower your CPU's temperature
With the latest CPUs using up so much power and getting so hot, it's important to keep them cool. Here's how.
While the best CPUs available today are pretty fast, they're also pretty hot, especially Intel's 14th Gen and AMD's Ryzen 7000 chips. While CPUs are supposed to get pretty hot under load, if they get too hot, they end up thermal throttling to avoid damage, but crippling performance at the same time. In extreme cases, a CPU will shut itself down so that it doesn't destroy itself.
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G vs Ryzen 5 7600: Which option comes out on top?
Between the newest entry-level AMD APU, and last generations mid-range APU, which is better for you?
When picking out a processor for your desktop, understanding the differences between available options is crucial. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 are similar processors that deliver great performance at an affordable price. If you're building a new PC, your CPU will be one of the cornerstone components in your rig that will determine which type of motherboard to buy. The Ryzen 5 8500G and the Ryzen 5 7600 are two AM5-socket APUs, the newest socket from AMD.
Best AM5 ITX motherboards in 2024
All the best AM5 motherboards in the smallest, most buildable form factor
If you're looking for a motherboard for your new Ryzen 7000 chip, you don't have to look at just the best motherboards; you'll need an excellent AM5 motherboard. However, if you want to make a compact build, you won't need just one of the best ITX motherboards; you'll specifically need an AM5 ITX motherboard. Luckily, for all those small-form-factor obsessed Ryzen 7000 fans, we've got the ultimate list of AM5 ITX motherboards for you.
Arctic's budget-friendly Freezer 36 CPU cooler has an integrated contact frame and support for Intel's 15th gen chips
This CPU cooler supports Intel LGA 1700 and 1851 sockets as well as AM4 and AM5 sockets
Whether you primarily use your CPU setup for gaming or AI work, you know that the components can quickly generate an ample amount of heat. For this reason, it helps to have an external CPU cooler to keep everything operating smoothly. There are several options to choose from, ranging from fan-based to water-based cooling solutions. If you already know you want a fan-based CPU cooler, you may want to consider the new Freezer 36 series that has been launched by Arctic.
Best GPU for Ryzen 7 5800X in 2024
AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X is still a powerful CPU for gaming with plenty of speed for the fastest GPUs on the market and even some 4K gaming.
One of the best CPUs on AMD’s last-gen AM4 socket, the Ryzen 7 5800X, is still a great pick for gaming with enough power to keep up with most of the latest GPUs. That being said, this CPU is on an older platform and will struggle more than the latest generation with new titles, especially if you’re looking for frame rates over 120. Still, if you’re looking to squeeze every bit of performance out of this CPU, upgrading to one of the latest GPUs can offer some major gaming improvements. You may even see other improvements, such as support for DLSS with a newer RTX card, better ray tracing performance, or even better streaming with AV1 encoding.
In every niche of tech, companies are using artificial intelligence to compete with one another. However, the fight is particularly strong amongst the big GPU names. Each side has its own technologies which are becoming enhanced with AI, and there's a big battle to see who can apply AI for the best results. And while AMD has been lagging in the graphical upscaling department, the company might be working to enhance your games using the power of artificial intelligence.
Biostar is launching the A620MH Aurora as an accessible entry-level motherboard
The A620MH Aurora is expected to be priced below $100
AMD launched its A620 platform back in 2023 with little fanfare. The chipset notably did not support PCIe Gen5 connectivity, high-watt CPUs, or PCIe Gen5 x4 and x16 interconnections. However, the A620 still toted an AM5 socket, which features DDR5 memory support. It could also support up to eight PCIe 3.0 lanes, and its limited features also made it more accessible to budget-conscious customers. Now, Biostar is launching its own entry-level motherboard based on the AMD A620.
Ryzen 5 8600G vs Ryzen 5 7600: Can the mid-range APU surpass the last-gen budget king?
AMD made significant improvements to its APU lineup with the Ryzen 5 8600G. But is it good enough to beat the Ryzen 5 7600?
With the launch of the AMD Ryzen 8000 series processors, things are looking great for the APU industry. The Ryzen 5 8600G, in particular, combines impressive computational prowess with an affordable price tag, making it one of the best budget CPUs you can buy right now.