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This AMD-powered, Linux-running mini PC looks like a Steam Machine disguised as a vinyl record player, without the fancy controller

By Andy Edser Published

News A mixing console?

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Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial motherboard
Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial review

By Antony Leather Published

Score: 92% One of the most impressive motherboards ever made.

Score: 92%
An image showing the retail boxes for an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, against a gradient green background, with a PC Gamer Recommended logo in the top right corner
Best CPU for gaming in 2026: These are the chips I recommend for gaming, productivity, and peace of mind

By Jacob Ridley Last updated

Happy Cores Fire up your rig with the best CPU for gaming. More cores, more clocks, more of everything that matters.

Happy Cores
An MSI MEG X870E Ace Max motherboard on a desk.
MSI MEG X870E Ace Max review

By Antony Leather Published

Score: 88% Bigger BIOS, better overclocking.

Score: 88%
MAG B850 Gaming Plus Max WiFi on a desk.
MSI MAG B850 Gaming Plus Max WiFi review

By Antony Leather Published

Score: 75% Bigger BIOS, better overclocking.

Score: 75%
A highly detailed photograph of an AMD Zen 5 CCD chiplet, showing the fundamental cores and cache structures
One leaker's cryptic post suggests that AMD's next Ryzen lineup will have some serious core configurations across the range

By Nick Evanson Published

News From a six-core entry-level chip, all the way up to a dual-CCD, 24-core range topper.

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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor
Ryzen still rising: AMD's processor revenue climbs 34% from last year, thanks to 'multiple generations' of Zen-powered chips

By Andy Edser Published

News But Intel's new and next-gen offerings loom large.

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MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk WiFi and Asus ROG Maximum Z790 Hero gaming motherboards on a green background with a PC Gamer Recommended label
Best gaming motherboards in 2026: these are the AMD and Intel mobos I'd build a system around today

By Dave James Last updated

Best Mobo The best gaming motherboards from the top Intel and AMD chipsets.

Best Mobo
Asus and ASRock Mini-ITX motherboards
Best Mini-ITX motherboards in 2026: My pick from all the mini mobo marvels I've tested

By Nick Evanson Last updated

Mini marvels The best Mini-ITX motherboards for both Intel and AMD.

Mini marvels
A rendered image of an AMD Zen 5 Granite Ridge processor, with the heatspreader removed to show the dual CCDs and single IOD.
AMD and partners confirm Ryzen CPU with dual 3D V-Cache chiplets is coming but gamers are unlikely to see the benefit

By Jacob Ridley Published

CES 2026 Even AMD had its doubts about the utility of such a chip.

CES 2026
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