The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a powerful processor requiring sufficient cooling to allow the cores to run as intended. With a maximum boost speed of 5.2 GHz and room for overclocking, there's plenty of performance available with the right CPU cooler. AMD recommends an AIO liquid cooler and after extensive testing for our Ryzen 7 9800X review, I'd agree with that sentiment. Our trusty be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 handled the 8-core CPU but it's also one of the most expensive air coolers on the market. For best results, go with a 360mm radiator-touting AIO kit. Here are my recommendations to help you make the right choice.

Did you know that every drive will eventually fail? It's the nature of technology. Components degrade over time and you will end up replacing multiple drives throughout the lifespan of your network-attached storage (NAS) device. Data storage is vital for keeping sensitive information safe and ensuring you're not using damaged hardware will protect you against data loss. Should you know a failure is imminent, getting ahead of the curve makes things easier by rebuilding the RAID and safeguarding data stored on the pool. When all drives are running smoothly without any detected issues, you can keep relying on your NAS.

Smart glasses have been a thing for quite some time, but the first few iterations really didn't sit well with the public and were kind of forgotten. Luckily, with the advancement of technology, we've seen some impressive smart glasses come to market over the past couple of years. Best of all, they're actually pretty good if you're planning to use them every day. Most importantly, they're powerful, compact, and look like regular glasses.

Intel just cannot catch a break. The company's Core Ultra 200 series was a step in the right direction compared to 14th-gen processors, but it wasn't enough to prevent AMD from sailing ahead. The launch of the all-new Zen 5-based AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D added salt to the wound with its impressive gaming performance, so why would you want to buy an Intel CPU in 2024?

There are a lot of great options when it comes to speedy SSDs. And while Crucial makes our current favorite with the T700 series, the only problem is that it's quite expensive. So, if you're looking for something more affordable that's still going to provide excellent performance, we think this Corsair MP600 Elite is going to be a great option.

Apple introduced the Dynamic Island with the iPhone 14 Pro, and brought it to base-model iPhones with the most recent iPhone 15 series. Of course, it's on the iPhone 16, too. It's a polarizing feature, with some viewing it as a software game-changer and others seeing it as more of a gimmick. However, Apple is somewhat known for controversial features, and there's no better example of that than the notch on the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. These great laptops don't have Face ID hardware inside, so there isn't a functional reason for the notch to exist. Apple seemingly added it just because, perhaps for brand consistency.

Pokemon developer Game Freak’s unreleased Project Bloom game is included in the sale. | Image: Private Division Take-Two Interactive is selling off its indie games label Private Division, which published titles such as The Outer Worlds and OlliOlli World, following rumors over the summer that Take-Two laid off most of Private Division’s staff.Take-Two did not disclose the buyer of Private Division or how much they paid. In an emailed statement to The Verge, Take-Two spokesperson Alan Lewis wrote:We recently made the strategic decision to sell our Private Division label to focus our resources on growing our core and mobile businesses for the long-term. As part of this transaction, the buyer purchased our rights to substantially all of Private Division’s live and unreleased titles. Take-Two will continue to support No Rest for the Wicked, which... Continue reading…

Upgrading is integral to PC building, and is one of the major advantages of building a custom PC. Many users end up swapping components over the course of 5 to 10 years, ending up with a completely new PC at the end, Ship of Theseus style. Although some people consider regular upgrades a drawback of gaming PCs, you don't necessarily have to upgrade every generation.

If you've been looking for a charging station that makes plugging in all your devices more convenient, then the Anker 647 charging station is going to be for you. Not only does it have plenty of AC outlets, which are located on both sides, but it also has retractable USB-C cables, and USB ports as well.

Although many creative apps come with high costs or require subscriptions, there are plenty of affordable options for becoming an experienced designer or starting your creative journey. However, not all free tools are worth your time and effort. To help you with that, we've compiled the best free creative tools that allow you to fully express your vision.

If you want to expand how many USB ports your Raspberry Pi has access to, you may have considered getting a USB hub. However, if you're anything like the Raspberry Pi Foundation, you may have found that the current offerings aren't ideal for your use case. Fortunately, the company has decided to solve the problem by simply making its own.

Youre probably familiar with using Microsoft Excel to crunch numbers, quickly create a schedule, or even help with project management. The software is insanely powerful, with built-in features and functions that help you do all kinds of work-related tasks. However, those features can be used in unusual ways beyond productivity needs, and VBA (Visual Basic) makes even more uses possible.