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A close-up view of an AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D processor on a metallic AM5 surface with red accents. The silver chip features the AMD Ryzen logo prominently displayed, highlighting its appeal for high-performance gaming rigs.

AMD’s Ryzen 5 7500X3D: Budget X3D for AM5, Built for Gaming

November 13, 2025 Gavin Bonshor 0

AMD’s Ryzen 5 7500X3D brings 3D V-Cache to a six-core Zen 4 part on AM5. This is the budget gaming play for users who want […]

Three stylized server stacks with CPU air coolers are arranged against a dark blue, grid-like background with a glowing circle in the center, evoking futuristic data center designs for 2025.

Why high-end air coolers still matter for modern CPUs

November 4, 2025 Gavin Bonshor 0

On paper, the desktop cooling story in 2025 is about liquid. AIOs get the hero banners, most modern cases are built around 240 and 360 […]

Three computer motherboards labeled B850, X870, and X870E AI are displayed side by side on a blue background, showcasing different designs and heatsinks for both LGA1851 and AM5 platforms.

AM5 vs LGA1851 in 2025: Lane Maps, USB4/TB, Upgrade Paths & Total Platform Cost

September 19, 2025 Gavin Bonshor 0

Executive summary: If you value socket longevity and CPU-attached PCIe flexibility, AM5 is the safer long-term bet. If you prioritize Intel’s latest P/E-core CPUs and […]

Intel After Gelsinger: Packaging, PowerVia, and the Real Work Lip-Bu Tan Must FinishIntel After Gelsinger: Packaging, PowerVia, and the Real Work Lip-Bu Tan Must FinishNovember 12, 2025Gavin Bonshor
AI PC Reality Check: NPU, CPU, GPUAI PC Reality Check: NPU, CPU, GPUNovember 12, 2025Gavin Bonshor
The Best DDR5 RAM for AM5 & Intel (2025): 6000 CL30 and beyondThe Best DDR5 RAM for AM5 & Intel (2025): 6000 CL30 and beyondOctober 16, 2025Gavin Bonshor
Best Motherboards 2025: AM5 & Intel Picks with Strong VRM, PCIe Mapping, and USB4Best Motherboards 2025: AM5 & Intel Picks with Strong VRM, PCIe Mapping, and USB4October 16, 2025Gavin Bonshor
Which SSD Should You Buy? The 2025 NVMe Mega GuideWhich SSD Should You Buy? The 2025 NVMe Mega GuideOctober 14, 2025Gavin Bonshor
OpenAI wants Chips Act tax breaks to cover AI data centers and grid hardwareOpenAI wants Chips Act tax breaks to cover AI data centers and grid hardwareNovember 7, 2025Gavin Bonshor
Which GPU Should You Buy? The 2025 Mega Guide to Shaders, VRAM, Bandwidth & Real-World PerformanceWhich GPU Should You Buy? The 2025 Mega Guide to Shaders, VRAM, Bandwidth & Real-World PerformanceSeptember 22, 2025Gavin Bonshor

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