Hardware Buying Guides

Handhelds Gaming on the go with the Xbox Ally or Xbox Ally X is great, but not if your battery runs out. So pack one of these battery packs in your bag and game all day long.

Laptops Your Windows 10 laptop is about to stop receiving important crucial security updates; here are the best PCs to consider as a replacement.

PC Flight Simulator is the premier title for anyone who loves to fly, and having the right PC for the job can make all the difference. Here are my favorites.

PC Mini PCs are an excellent alternative to full-size desktop PCs, eliminating empty space inside a tower while also keeping the price way down. Here are the best we've tested so far at Windows Central.

PC AMD's Zen 4 chips are made for DDR5 RAM, and I found the best kits with a wide range of prices.

ARM Want a new Windows laptop? You should consider one powered by an Arm processor. This is our roundup of the best Windows on Arm laptops on the market right now.

Desktop NVIDIA's RTX 3080 remains a relevant GPU for gaming in 2025, and you can make the most of it with the right CPU. Here are my favorites to help you get the perfect hardware combo.

Hardware NVIDIA's RTX 4080 and 4080 SUPER remain some of the best GPUs out there. To avoid bottlenecks, I recommend one of these high-performance CPUs we've tested.

PC Desktop computers aren't known for being cheap, but there are affordable options that pack a punch. My top picks will help you find your next budget PC.

Components CPU coolers are a necessity in custom-built desktop rigs, but choosing between the endless list of options is ultimately tedious. Here are my two favorites.