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Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake: Everything you need to know
Get your Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake fix here
Intel's 13th Gen "Raptor Lake" desktop CPUs hit the market on October 20, 2022, as successors to the 12th Alder Lake chips. The initial launch — which included six K-series desktop CPUs — followed AMD's late-2022 launch of the Ryzen 7000 series to turn the tides in Intel's favor, but the full lineup including gaming and budget laptops, mainstream Ultrabooks, consumer desktops, and more only showed up at CES 2023.
PC upgrade guide: How to choose the right parts for your machine
Upgrading your PC is not a question of if, but when. With countless options available, this guide decodes how to prioritize your PC upgrades wisely.
The urge to upgrade your PC can easily turn into a rabbit hole of never-ending research, unnecessary anxiety, and, ultimately, bad purchases. Getting your hands on a shiny new graphics card or the latest CPU is tempting, but if your upgrade decisions are not guided by a focus on your specific use case, you can end up with decisions that are hard to take back.
Want to be ready for PC gaming in 2024? This is the hardware you'll need.
We'll be seeing more games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Alan Wake 2 in 2024. Is your gaming PC ready for the challenge?
2023 has been quite a year for desktop PC gaming. AMD's AM5 platform saw increased adoption, Nvidia's RTX 4000 series added more high-end cards, and Intel came out with its "new" 14th Gen processors. However, we also got more games that required extremely demanding hardware. Alan Wake 2 is perhaps the game that comes to your mind, next to Starfield and Hogwarts Legacy, but even the impact of Cyberpunk 2077's path tracing on high-end GPUs shows us where PC gaming might be headed in 2024.
Best Buy Cyber Monday Gaming PC deals you must not ignore
It's a great time to buy awesome value-for-money gaming PCs, thanks to some droolworthy Best Buy deals
Cyber Monday is finally here, bringing some truly delectable PC gaming deals for this shopping season. Black Friday might have ended, but there still are some genuine Best Buy Cyber Monday deals to be had if you're hunting for a pre-built desktop for gaming. This is one of the best times of the year to shop for desktop gaming PCs as manufacturers prepare to pull out all the stops — offering powerful current-gen configurations at fantastic prices.
Budget Intel gaming PC guide: Best parts for a cheap Intel build
Intel has some of the best budget CPUs and GPUs today. Here's how you can build a new gaming PC with Intel hardware for $700.
It can be difficult to build a new gaming PC with a good amount of performance if you're on a tight budget. You usually have to make feature compromises to afford all the necessary components. But you don't have to sacrifice everything. We've done the math, though, and we've come up with all the parts you need for an Intel gaming PC that will cost you around $700 and can run games at up to 1440p and 60FPS.
Intel Core i5-14600K vs Core i5-13600K: How much does a refresh actually matter?
Although an entire generation might sound like a big difference on paper, the Core i5-14600K and i5-13600K are practically identical.
The upgrades from the Intel Core i5-11600K to the i5-12600K and to the i5-13600K were all really big, and we'd think the same of the Core i5-14600K compared to its predecessor. Except that's really not how it's gone down with Intel's 14th-generation chips, since they're really not new at all, but a refresh of older 13th-generation chips.
Best Intel Z690 motherboards in 2023
If you're building a PC with Intel's 12th- or 13th-generation Core processors, you'll want one of the best Z690 motherboards to slot it into.
Intel’s 12th- and 13th-generation Core CPUs are still some of the best CPUs for gaming, featuring speedy core clocks and compelling value, even several years after their launch. To get the most performance out of those CPUs, you’ll need a great motherboard to slot it into, with the features, inputs, and output ports that enable your peripherals to shine. To help with your decision-making, we’ve rounded up the best Intel motherboards for the Z690 chipset, with options for every budget and use case. Remember that this generation of motherboards isn't being made anymore, so they're useful for replacing broken hardware or, if the deal is right, getting someone into gaming on a budget.
Mainstream Intel gaming PC guide: Best parts for a midrange Intel build
With Intel's 13th-generation CPUs and Arc GPUs, you can easily build a powerful midrange PC for just about $1,000.
Intel used to be the brand that was synonymous with the word "premium" (or "overpriced" depending on how you look at it), but recently the company has embarked on an aggressive pricing strategy for its long-standing CPU lineup and its brand-new series of GPUs. This generation, it's Intel that has the most to offer for anyone looking for the best value when building or upgrading their PC. For just $1,000, you can build a PC that's great at gaming, productivity, and is ideal for upgrading in the future using Intel hardware.
Best desktop computers in 2024
Buying a pre-built desktop can be tough when you have too many choices. If you don't want to build your own, these are the best options.
Desktop computers offer a great combination of performance, comfort, and convenience. You get the benefits of a large screen and you don't need to worry about the battery running out, no matter how strenuous a workload you're running. Moreover, you have the freedom to use the best mechanical keyboards for gaming or productivity workloads, whatever the case may be. Sure, the best laptops have their own advantages, but if you're not worried about portability and simply want a powerful machine for home use, there's nothing better than a desktop PC. And with more options available than ever before, there's a great desktop computer for everyone at every budget.
Save up to $140 on Intel's most popular CPUs for Prime Day
The 12600K and 13700K are already value champions for the midrange and high-end, and they're getting even cheaper.
Intel's 12th-generation Alder Lake chips put the company back on the board in 2021, largely thanks to extremely competitive pricing and great performance. Intel's strategy hasn't changed since, and two of the company's most popular CPUs are on sale during Prime Day for incredibly low prices. The high-end Core i7-13700K is going for $375, a $44 discount, while the Core i5-12600K is getting slashed to $179, making it cheaper than even the cheapest AMD Ryzen 7000 CPU. Whether you're gaming or doing content creation, these are some great choices for a midrange or high-end PC.
Where to buy Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake CPUs
Intel's 13th Gen CPUs are here and you probably want one, so here's where you can get them.
The new Intel 13th-generation Raptor Lake CPUs are now officially available and lots of SKUs are available to choose from. Although 13th-generation CPUs suffered from supply problems soon after launch, it seems that those issues have been resolved. Most Raptor Lake chips are selling at or even under MSRP. Here's where you can go to grab yourself a new 13th-generation CPU.
Intel details security features and improvements in 13th-gen vPro processors
Intel even won an award for how secure vPro was, albeit in a study that the company itself commissioned.
Security has been a big topic for computers in recent years, largely thanks to big stories about hackers taking computers hostage via ransomware (WannaCry being a particularly infamous example). Although many hacks are carried out through good old social engineering, malware is ultimately software and the ideal protection against it is within the computer itself, even within the hardware. Hardware-based security is exactly what Intel is claiming its 13th-generation CPUs with vPro are capable of.
Intel's entire 13th-gen lineup is here, from laptops to desktops
Intel has unveiled its entire 13th-generation lineup, including the U-series, P-series, H-series, S-series, and even more.
It's CES, and if you keep track of these things, you know that that means it's time for big announcements from PC hardware manufacturers. Intel is unveiling its entire 13th-gen lineup. While its unlocked K-series is already on the market for gamers, now it's time to take a look at the parts that will go inside of ultrabooks, gaming laptops, mainstream desktops, and more.
Microsoft outs a bunch of as yet unannounced Intel 13th Gen CPUs
Microsoft isn't the first to reveal the apparent existence of these processors, but it makes it an ever more likely accurate look at Intel's next.
The long-awaited launch of the Intel 13th Gen CPUs is now behind us, but the initial product family was far from everything we're going to see. Initially launching only unlocked, higher-end 13th Gen CPUs like the Core i9-13900K, we've always expected that the family would be padded out by other variants and some entry-level products.
Do you need a BIOS update for Intel 13th Gen?
Intel 13th Gen works with the older Z690 motherboards but will it just work or will you need to install an update?
Intel's 13th Gen CPUs will arrive alongside a new chipset and new motherboards carrying it. The new Z790 motherboards will be available from October 20 as with the CPUs, But 13th Gen will also support the older Z690 motherboards that launched with the 12th Gen CPUs. This also means you don't have to buy one of the newer motherboards, you can buy the previous generation and get along fine.
Stock up on DDR5 RAM for your new Intel 13th Gen build with this Prime Early Access deal
Get ready for your new Intel 13th Gen PC build with a crazy deal on some fast Kingston Fury DDR5. Oh and it has RGB, so it's a must buy.
We're a little over a week away from the Intel 13th Gen CPU launch, and Amazon is having a big sale. So what better time to gather up the associated hardware you'll need to build a new gaming PC than now? In particular, this deal on Kingston Fury DDR5 RAM is absolutely perfect for a monster build that'll be set for years to come. It knocks nearly $100 off beyond the previous lowest price, so this is a serious deal.
Alongside the official launch of the 13th Gen desktop CPUs, Intel Unison is making its debut. While it will be exclusive to certain Intel CPUs, it does what the Windows 11 Phone Link feature does not; It supports iPhone as well.
After what seems like an eternity of waiting, the Intel 13th Gen CPUs are official. Revealed during the big Intel Innovation event, the first batch of 13th Gen details are here for PC enthusiasts to get their teeth into.
Leak seemingly reveals Intel 13th-generation desktop CPU lineup
A leak on Chinese social network BilliBilli seems to have revealed the entire lineup of 13th-generation Intel desktop CPUs.
As Intel gears up to launch its 13th-generation (Raptor Lake) desktop CPUs, a new leak seems to have revealed most of the lineup ahead of an official announcement. According to an image shared on social network BilliBilli, the processors will feature up to 24 cores and 36MB of cache, with most of the lineup getting a boost compared to the previous models.