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MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Lightning Z review: flashes of graphics card greatness

The GeForce RTX 5090 Lightning Z is an amazing feat of graphics card engineering, channelling up to 1,000W, but it comes at a substantial cost.

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Best CPU 2026 – the top AMD Ryzen and Intel Core processors tested

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Find the perfect CPU for your needs, whether that's an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D for gaming, or an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K for content creation.

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Arctic launches the Freezer 4U-OneX cooler for datacentre AmpereOne Arm processors

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Nvidia RTX 6000D teardown shows 84GB VRAM using 3GB memory chips

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HP’s new Omen gaming laptop subscription gives you access to RTX 5080 performance for a monthly $129.99

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Caught on camera – a GeForce RTX 5090 bursts into flames during first boot

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Want a 260Hz gaming monitor for less than £150 – take a look at this AOC

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Intel’s monster 52-core Nova Lake-S CPU could pull over 700W

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Sapphire launches the Nitro+ RX 9070 XT Crimson Desert Edition featuring a cool custom backplate and fan hubs

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This adapter promises to save Nvidia and AMD GPUs from melting 12V-2×6 cables

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Intel 900 series motherboard chipset spec leak shows more PCIe lanes and a faster DMI link

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I tried every way to apply thermal paste, here’s what I found

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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Ti may arrive later this year, claims rumour

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Intel reportedly dropping flagship Core Ultra 9 290K Plus, leaving only two Arrow Lake Refresh chips

Intel reportedly cancels the flagship Core Ultra 9 290K Plus in favour of the Ultra 7 270K Plus and Ultra 5 250K Plus due to spec overlap.
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Best GPU 2026: Nvidia and AMD gaming graphics cards tested

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DDR4 vs. DDR5: a performance showdown of two gaming PCs

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