The Best Mini PCs in 2026

Three Ryzen-class mini PCs from $719 to $859. Where small-form-factor wins against a traditional tower, and where it still doesn't.

The Best PC Headphones in 2026

Four use cases, four mainline picks, eight budget alternatives. What changes when headphones live on your desk instead of in your bag.

Steam Controller 2 Sold Out: What to Buy While You Wait

Valve shipped the new Steam Controller May 4 at $99 and it vanished in 30 minutes. Four Amazon picks that fill the gap while you watch for the next restock.

The DDR5 RAM Price Crisis

A 32 GB DDR5 kit now costs about $470, more than double what it cost in May. The kit to buy for each platform, and why waiting has not paid off this year.

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, Reviewed

Intel's refreshed flagship at $299, fast, finally stable, but the 9800X3D still wins games.

The Best CPU Cooler for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Air vs. AIO, dual-tower vs. single, and why the X3D doesn't need what the box says it does.

The Best Motherboard for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D

X870 vs. X870E vs. B650, and what 'WiFi 7' buys you.