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This 27-inch WOLED with VRR and 240Hz is so close to being the perfect gaming monitor
By Rebecca Spear published
Review For the most part, the 27-inch ASUS ROG Strix OLED has everything we'd want to see in a gaming monitor. Our review.
![Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 hero.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2HS2vp6yA38H66RovjnqK9-320-80.jpg)
Lenovo's latest ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 uses versatile designs and long battery life to counter some disappointments
By Rebecca Spear published
Review The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 features an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor with integrated Intel Graphics, but its performance isn't what you'd expect. Our review.
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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X review: Cheaper and more efficient than ever, Zen 5 tempts with an entry-level gaming CPU
By Ben Wilson published
Review AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X offers affordable gaming, excelling in single-core performance and power efficiency. However, minimal multi-core bumps won't benefit users with recent CPUs.
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AMD Ryzen 7 9700X review: While Intel suffers setbacks, Team Red takes the mid-range gaming CPU crown
By Ben Wilson published
Review AMD's Ryzen 7 9700X desktop CPU offers improved performance at a lower price and power draw compared to previous chips and rivals at Intel, making it a solid mid-range option.
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Alienware's most premium gaming laptop barely changed from last year, but is it at least better?
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Review Dell has made a handful of small changes to the Alienware x16 with its second iteration, which make it a better laptop... But can it really compete with the best?
![Acer Aspire TC-1775-UR11 review](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/capgWftgTe9WUKeV6QpemC-320-80.jpg)
Can Acer's $500 Core i5 desktop PC be any good? I was surprised at what I found.
By Cale Hunt published
Review Acer's Aspire TC-1775 has been refreshed with Intel's latest 14th Gen chip, and it remains the affordable full-size desktop PC to beat.
![ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) recommended by Windows Central](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/z7DvTygFB8mZvY9Q8ZD89j-320-80.jpg)
ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) review: AMD's new AI CPU challenges Snapdragon X and stomps Intel Meteor Lake
By Ben Wilson published
Review An all-day battery and slick chassis design from ASUS are more appealing than AMD's Strix Point processor boasting AI metrics.
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 9) review: Lenovo has made one of the best laptops I've ever used, thanks to Qualcomm
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Review The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 9) is one of the first Windows laptops powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X series of ARM SoCs. It's a new generation, and here are my thoughts.
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