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AMD to 'substantially increase' chip supply in 2027 — but not for consumers

By Darren Allan Published

AMD is upping chip production levels next year — but this is for AI, so it won't help consumers with the RAM crisis.

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The best processor 2026

By Christian Guyton Last updated

Updated Whether you're team Red or team Blue, we've got you covered with our picks for the best processors for your desktop PC.

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Nvidia RTX Spark vs Apple M6: which chip is better for creating, gaming, and AI?

By John Loeffler Published

Nvidia RTX Spark and the Apple M6 are set to go head-to-head among creatives and developers, but which platform will be the best for your needs?

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Rumor claims AMD plans 10% price hikes across its 'entire chip line' in Q4

By Darren Allan Published

AMD plans 10% price hikes across its 'entire chip line' in Q4 going by latest RAM crisis rumor.

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Nvidia could invest $250bn in OpenAI's 10Gw Ohio data center

By Efosa Udinmwen Published

Nvidia is considering $250 billion in financing support as OpenAI pursues a 10GW Ohio data center costing more than $500 billion.

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Pricier CPUs could be coming, and RAM pricing is already getting worse

By Darren Allan Published

It looks like the memory crisis isn't going anywhere, between DDR5 RAM price hikes and a new rumor about more expensive CPUs.

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Intel CPU with integrated Nvidia RTX GPU rumored to arrive early in 2028

By Darren Allan Published

Can't wait for Intel's CPU with built-in Nvidia RTX graphics? Mark CES 2028 tentatively in your calendar.

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AMD launches misguided marketing campaign to take down the MacBook Neo

By Darren Allan Published

'Imagine if 'Macs don't game' is the best you've got, lol. I'd fire my marketing team': AMD's going after the MacBook Neo in a very confusing manner.

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Intel claims its Wildcat Lake notebooks 'reimagine mainstream laptops'

By Darren Allan Published

After Intel's explanation of how it's ensuring Wildcat Lake is more affordable, I'm now more excited to see these rivals for the MacBook Neo.

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PC pricing pressures 'aren't going away anytime soon' warns AMD exec

By Darren Allan Published

'We know the pressures that are there in building systems aren't going away anytime soon': AMD exec hints at possible relief with new budget Ryzen CPU.

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