1 min readAugust 5, 2026
AMD confirms AM5 support beyond 2027
The manufacturer has restated its commitment to the socket. What that means in practice for someone building today.
Articles
Analysis, buying advice and explainers on the questions that come up while planning a build — with the reasoning shown, not just the conclusion.
Topics
News
- 1 min readJuly 8, 2026
DDR5 prices are rising — what to do
Data centre demand has pushed module prices up. A short look at whether to buy now or wait.
- 1 min readJune 2, 2026
ATX 3.1 and the 12V-2x6 connector — what changed
The new standard does not raise transient tolerance, contrary to common belief. It does change the connector itself, and that matters.
Analysis
- 1 min readMay 18, 2026
DDR5-8000 against DDR5-6000 — is faster memory worth it
A higher number on the box does not always mean a faster machine. We explain where the returns stop, and why on Ryzen the boundary is unusually sharp.
Buying advice
- 1 min readJuly 22, 2026
An 8 GB card in 2026 — when it still makes sense
Eight gigabytes is the floor today, but not an automatic disqualification. We set out the cases where such a card is still a sensible buy.
Explainers
- 2 min readJune 30, 2026
How to read benchmarks without being misled
The average frame rate is the least useful number in a review. Here is what to look at instead, and the traps hiding in the charts.
- 1 min readMarch 19, 2026
Seven mistakes people make on a first build
Collected from hundreds of "it will not start" reports. All are reversible, and most take a minute to fix.
Opinion
- 1 min readApril 11, 2026
Is now a good time to buy a computer
A question asked constantly, with always the same answer — though it is worth knowing why that answer holds.