The RX 9070 XT has a ton of partner cards — Red Devil, Nitro+, Mercury, Hellhound, Taichi — and if you’ve been shopping around, you’ve probably seen the prices all over the place. But here’s the thing: not all of them are worth your money. In this guide, I’m ranking the top three RX 9070 … Read more
If you’re building around the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, you need a graphics card that won’t hold it back. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is AMD’s flagship gaming CPU, built with massive cache and next-gen efficiency that make it a powerhouse for high-refresh 1440p and 4K gaming. But a CPU this powerful can only shine when paired … Read more
The best B850 motherboard for most gaming PCs in 2026 is the MSI PRO B850M-A WIFI. Move up to the MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI for more onboard storage, choose the MSI MPG B850I EDGE TI WIFI for a Mini-ITX case, and consider the GIGABYTE B850 AI TOP only when its workstation connectivity solves … Read more
The short answer: for a full-size Z890 build, start with the MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI II. Choose the ASRock LiveMixer if you connect lots of creator hardware, the Z890M Riptide for Micro-ATX, or the MSI Z890I Edge Ti if you are building a genuinely small Mini-ITX PC. Last reviewed: August 15, 2026 Z890 is … Read more
Not sure what CPU to pair with the RX 6700 XT ? When you’re building a gaming PC, pairing the right CPU with your graphics card isn’t about chasing the biggest numbers—it’s about finding the perfect balance so you’re not wasting money or leaving performance on the table. In this guide, we’re going to cut … Read more
Quick answer: For a new RTX 5070 or RTX 5070 Ti gaming PC in 2026, the Ryzen 5 9600X is the sensible default. Pick the Ryzen 7 9800X3D when you specifically want very high frame rates or play CPU-heavy games. Choose the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus if demanding multithreaded work matters alongside gaming. Already … Read more
