However, there is a distinct difference between a capable secondary machine and a daily driver that can handle the heat — literally. In most mini PCs, with the notable exception of Apple's ...

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Today, the desktop version of the classic XPS is known as the Dell Tower Plus (starting at $949.99; $1,999.99 as tested), and it’s more than just a simple name change. Dell's EBT2250 model features a ...

The Area-51 uses the X870E motherboard and can be configured with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D or the Ryzen 9 9950X3D. Both processors include AMD’s 3D V-cache technology, which improves access to game data ...

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Solid gaming performance. Really bright, 240-Hz display. Convenient ports in the back. Responsive touchpad. Battery life is decent. Keyboard and palm rests get warm. Cheaper gaming laptops perform ...

Classy design. Really solid performance. Many components are easy to access and upgrade. Lots of convenient ports. Not overly loud. The off-white color of the case makes this a handsome machine (it ...

Gaming laptops are an interesting market, and there are a ton of great options to choose from. The Alienware 16X Aurora is just one of them, and it’s the smaller cousin to the Alienware 18 Area-51 I ...