The short answer: For most Ryzen 7 5700X3D and 5800X3D gaming PCs, buy the Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE V2. Use the Assassin X 120 Refined SE on a strict budget, the AXP120-X67 when roughly 67mm is genuinely your height ceiling, or the ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro 240 when your case layout is better … Read more
Looking to cool down your Intel Core i5 12600k but not sure which is the best cooler? You’re in the right place. I’ve picked out three CPU coolers that offer great performance at different price points. We’ll check out a budget-friendly option that packs a punch, a premium cooler, and finally my top choice that … Read more
If your budget build revolves around the Ryzen 5 5500, picking the right cooler can still be tricky. Although this Zen 3 chip doesn’t run too hot, going too cheap can lead to problems and at the same time you don’t want to overspend. Buying a CPU cooler is never simple, that’s why I’ve narrowed … Read more
If you’ve got a Ryzen 7 7700X—or you’re planning a build around this speedy 8-core CPU—you’ll need a graphics card that can keep up. In this guide, I’ll show you three top-notch options at different price points, whether you’re focused on high-frame-rate 1440p gaming or full 4K immersion. Let’s see which GPU makes the perfect … Read more
If you’re trying to find the best GPU for your Ryzen 7 5700X, you’re not alone. Even though this Zen 3 chip isn’t the newest or fastest, its 8 cores, 16 threads, and 4.6GHz boost clock still make it well-rounded today for both gaming and productivity. The real challenge? Pairing it with a graphics card … Read more
The short answer: For most Ryzen 5 5500 gaming PCs, buy the RX 9060 XT 16GB. For 1440p or a GPU you plan to keep after upgrading the CPU, the RX 9070 GRE is the fastest tier I would normally consider. The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is a conditional 1080p/esports pick only when its price … Read more
The short answer: For most Ryzen 7 9800X3D builds, buy the MSI PRO X870-P WiFi. Spend less with the PRO B850M-A, step up to the X870 Tomahawk for more storage and I/O, or use the Gigabyte B850I AORUS PRO for Mini-ITX. Last updated: September 23, 2026 The Ryzen 7 9800X3D does not need a $400 … Read more
If you are looking for the best value GPU for a high end PC, the RTX 4070 Ti Super is perhaps the ideal choice for an uncompromised 4K 60 FPS gaming experience. It packs in a lot of power for enabling ray tracing for higher fidelity in games and has enough VRAM for AI and … Read more
The short answer: For most Ryzen 5 5600 gaming PCs in 2026, buy the RX 9060 XT 16GB. Choose an Arc B580 12GB if your ReBAR-ready system can get one substantially cheaper, or step up to the RX 9070 for high-refresh 1440p and a GPU you plan to carry into your next platform. Last updated: … Read more
The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is one of the best value gaming CPUs in the market.Getting the perfect kit of RAM is no longer a worry as most of the heavy lifting is done by the 3D V-Cache. That being said, every PC still needs a good memory kit and it is easy to get the … Read more
