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Jacob Roach / DigitalTrends If you want a powerful processor, you can get a lot for your money at around the $400 mark. Both AMD and Intel have stellar options that offer high performance in gaming and productivity, and that even compete with the very best of the best that cost hundreds of dollars more. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Core i7-14700K have lots of cores, super-high clock speeds, and boatloads of cache. Here’s how they stack up in a classic head-to-head comparison of the best CPUs under $400. Pricing and…

We see a refresh of gaming laptop deals at the end of each month, which gives gamers a new set of options for the next device. With February coming to a close, this may be your last chance to take advantage of the offers that we’ve rounded up as we’re not sure if they’ll still be around when March rolls in. Whether you want a budget-friendly gaming laptop or you’re willing to make a significant investment, there’s something for you in the bargains below, and once you’re determined what to buy, it’s highly recommended…

Luke Larsen / Digital Trends The 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD version of the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air M2, a 2023 update for the 2022 Apple MacBook Air M2 that featured a 13.6-inch display, is already available with a $300 discount from Best Buy. The device is back at its cheapest-ever price of $999, down the usual $1,299, so if you were waiting for this particular model to appear in our list of the best MacBook deals, this could be the best offer for it that you’ll see in a while. Why you should buy the 15-inch Apple…

Mark Coppock / Digital Trends If you’re looking for laptop deals or gaming PC deals, you should stop by the Lenovo Annual Sale, which includes discounts of up to 70% on various types of devices. There are dozens of offers to choose from — and we’ve highlighted our favorite ones below — but feel free to check out everything that’s available with slashed prices. In any case, you’re going to have to be quick with your purchase because stocks for some of these bargains may already be running low. What to buy in the…

AMD RX 7900 GRE MSRP $550.00 “AMD's late addition to the RDNA 3 lineup might be the best GPU it's released this generation.” Pros Excellent value Often beats RTX 4070 Super 16GB of VRAM Surprisingly capable at 4K Cons FSR 3 momentum is still slow Ray…

Alienware There are some gaming laptop deals that will give you a decent device for cheap, but if you’re looking at the other end of the spectrum, we’ve found an offer from Dell that you should consider. The Alienware m18 gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card, originally priced at $4,300, is down to $3,300 following a $1,000 discount. It’s still not what you’d call affordable, but that’s a lot of savings on your purchase that you can spend on video games and accessories. You need to be quick…

Lenovo If you can’t decide between laptop deals and tablet deals for your next device, you won’t have to choose if you go for a 2-in-1 laptop like the Lenovo Yoga 6. If you’re interested, you’re in luck because it’s $310 off in the Lenovo Annual Sale, so you’ll only have to pay $550 instead of its original price of $860. You’re going to have to be quick with your purchase though, because there’s a chance that stocks are already running low for this versatile machine. Why you should buy the Lenovo Yoga 6 2-in-1…

Qualcomm It’s that time of year again when Qualcomm ushers in its next generation of 5G modem technology. Announced at Mobile World Congress (MWC ) 2024, this year’s Snapdragon X80 5G Modem-RF system is the successor to last year’s Snapdragon X75, and it builds on the 5G Advanced foundation laid last year with more raw power and new AI features. While the Snapdragon X75 moved the needle by adding support for the latest 5G Advanced standards, we’re still in that fourth phase of 5G technology, otherwise known as 3GPP…

Microsoft One of the best Xbox Series X and Series S deals is being able to buy an Xbox Wireless Controller for just $44. The deal is over at Walmart and means you save $16 off the regular price of $60. Sure, the console comes with one controller but if you want to enjoy some couch co-op or competitive gaming in arm’s reach, you need an extra controller. Here’s what else you need to know before you tap the buy button below. Why you should buy the Xbox Wireless Controller One of the best Xbox Series X controllers for…

Joe Maring / Digital Trends Motorola and Lenovo have just announced Smart Connect at MWC 2024. Smart Connect allows users a seamless multi-device experience between their PC, phone, and tablet. Basically, it’s like the device integration you expect in Apple’s ecosystem but with Motorola and Lenovo devices. Smart Connect is a big step for both Motorola and Lenovo, as it shows off both companies’ commitment to delivering a smarter software solution for everyone. The Smart Connect ecosystem will benefit all consumers,…