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Why CES's Big Chip Announcements Could Make for a Confusing 2025 for PC Buyers

It looks like we're all going to have to make some tradeoffs between raw performance (particularly for graphics), power consumption, and AI capabilities.

By Michael J. Miller
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang holds a Blackwell GeForce RTX 50 Series GPU (L) and a RTX 5000 laptop

GeForce RTX 50 Series Demystified: How AI Is Poised to Elevate (and Accelerate) Gaming Graphics

Ahead of the pending launch of its new RTX 50-series graphics cards. Nvidia released a flood of new details about its GPU architecture and the AI features that will bolster it. Here's a rundown of the highlights.

Nvidia RTX 50-Series Graphics Cards

Chassis Countdown: 10 Best New PC Cases From CES 2025

Mirror boxes, lab test benches, wild colors, Mini-ITX micro-dynamos: Here's our survey of the best desktop PC chassis launched at CES to trick out your next PC DIY project.

By John Burek
Best PC Cases

In 2025 AI Gets Real (and a Bit Awkward)

Is this the year that artificial intelligence actually takes over our lives? At CES, we witness the technology shift into overdrive, as AI PCs, self-driving cars, and other AI-equipped gadgets stumble into the mainstream.

By Emily Forlini & Brian Westover
Jensen Huang at CES 2025

Thermaltake's 2025 CES PC Cases: I Spied Wild Colors and...Full Liquid Immersion?

I checked out Thermaltake's new PC-building products for 2025, including some very vivid new desktop cases, plus a prototype PC chassis that cools your components by dunking them all in special liquid. (Yes, really.)

By John Burek
Thermaltake Cases 2025

In Pictures: I Tried Acer Project DualPlay, a Bonkers Laptop for One-on-One Fun

At CES 2025, I got the chance to noodle around with an experimental Predator gaming laptop from Acer. Its touchpad pops out and transforms into handheld game controllers for one- or two-player mayhem.

By Tom Brant & John Burek
Acer Project DualPlay

At CES, I Saw MSI's Project Zero X. Could This Be the Future Look of Desktop PCs?

This prototype PC-layout scheme lets you view your PC from three sides with nary a cable in sight. The design and likely logistics are pretty out there, though.

By John Burek
MSI Project Zero X

First Look: Cooler Master's MasterFrame Cases Take PC Building to the Bare Metal

At CES 2025, I got a demo of a new Cooler Master PC case line, designed—in theory—for peak flexibility. (Plus: Who doesn't want a PC done up in slate and wood?)

Cooler Master MasterFrame

Here's How Honda's Self-Driving AI Partner Plans to One-Up Tesla

At CES, the Japanese automaker debuted new EVs it says will have more advanced autonomous capabilities than Teslas do today thanks to new software partner Helm.ai.

By Emily Forlini
honda 0 series

See the Future: The 10 Most Intriguing Prototypes From CES 2025

CES offers a glimpse of the technology you'll see later this year, but companies also show off forward-looking concepts that tease what's possible in the future. Here are some of the more impressive demos we saw at the show.

By PCMag Staff
Honda 0 Series Saloon sedan (Credit: Emily Forlini)

This Speedy Electric Sport Boat Leaves Internal Combustion in Its Wake

In a demo on Lake Mead, the Arc Sport handles like a fighter jet but can be as quiet as a kayak.

By Rob Pegoraro
An Arc Sport boat at rest on Lake Mead

First Look: Gigabyte Fires Off New Aorus & Aero Gaming Laptops With RTX 50 GPUs

Gigabyte's refreshed gaming lineup for CES 2025 brings powerful 18- and 16-inch laptops that run up to Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090 GPU. We go hands on with the Aorus Master, Aorus Elite 16, and Aero 16X.

By Matthew Buzzi & John Burek
Gigabyte Gaming Laptops 2025

CES 2025 First Look: ASRock's One-Cable Mars PC & DeskMini B860 Are Tiny Titans

Two new ASRock small-form-factor mini-PCs dish out dense servings of performance and convenience in exceedingly small packages, and we got a first peek at them at CES.

ASRock Mini PCs

InWin at CES 2025: Mirror, Mirror on the Case, Who Has the Nicest PC Space?

InWin's new Prism PC chassis is a stunning hall of two-way mirrors for your build. Also: Could the company's aluminum Shift case be the best open-frame PC chassis of modern times?

InWn Prism and Shift

The 6 Best Robot Vacuums of CES 2025 Can Climb, Tidy, and Transform

From retractable arms to refined designs, CES was teeming with robot vacuum innovations to keep your floors clean and shiny in 2025.

By Andrew Gebhart
The 6 Best Robot Vacuums of CES 2025

The Best Desktops and PC Components of CES 2025

CES 2025 was yet another burst of computing advancements from AMD, Intel, and Nvidia, plus hot new PCs packing the latest silicon, and tasty upgrades galore. Check out our picks for the best desktop PCs and parts from the show.

Best Desktops and Components of CES 2025

Hands On With MSI's MEG Vision X AI PC: Now, Your Desktop Tower's a Monitor, Too

A standout desktop PC at CES 2025, the Vision X AI has a superpower: a front face that's 100% touch display. (You can use it as a second monitor, a dashboard, or a giant control panel.)

By Matthew Buzzi & John Burek
MSI Vision X AI 2nd

DIY Dream Kit: Corsair's Frame 4000D Modular Case Could Be Accessory Heaven

Customizing your PC just got even easier with Corsair's Frame 4000D chassis, which has a superbly crafted front face, the option for a striking touch display on the side, and an array of intriguing prototype add-ons.

Corsair Frame 4000D

5 Top Takeaways From CES 2025: Plenty of Copilot+ PCs, But Where Were the EVs?

At CES, companies raced to add AI to pretty much everything, PC makers pushed the boundaries of performance, and smart glasses got a glow-up, but cars and phones were largely absent.

By Eric Zeman
CES 2025 Top Takeaways

If You Missed Lenovo’s Epic CES Celebration, This Clip Sums It Up

A silent disco, signature cocktails, aura readings, and tech galore. See what went down at Lenovo’s CES celebration.

Guests attending a celebration for Lenovo / Intel