8-Core CPUs, 4 Years Later -- Apple M3 and the state of CPUs, The Best Desktop PCs

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech November 6 Hardware [AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs. Intel Core i9-9900K: 8-Core CPUs, 4 Years Later](=._uW18c8XE-GeBPLrEoPAb1p5OQsL6JzyLo_lYnyZwZI) Today we're taking a look back at CPUs released in the last 4 to 5 years, the Ryzen 7 3700X and Core i9-9900K. There's a good reason (but not an obvious one) [why we chose these two](=.Zm-ntvNw6tt2v_FUnsL1hQ8_vLA8-n-NKfHo9IghYIA) CPUs. =.yEpB0wD9WFZ_0jjW9lXunUriWa0xc0dEJhZ_RHflfgU =.W1Dwn6gMcaO17BCD6HescPMZaAlMkkCTyJeD8wFQ4mM Today we're taking a look back at CPUs released in the last 4 to 5 years, the Ryzen 7 3700X and Core i9-9900K. There's a good reason (but not an obvious one) [why we chose these two](=.u5ythIgFkIx_5cnAwNJM0O1Rvn4flQ3yTakqmwM1BH4) CPUs. =.igTMLMWHpn-0MG6Y3XLNVb6KeMIRn93mywRFzsYhVrE Opinion [Apple M3 and the state of CPUs](=.WjQvh5O9TbsljvmR26WhWSv_p6tsDMufdGDtwqIGhs0) First, Apple has made a smart move in repositioning the way in which it segments its products. They are now basically asking users to first decide a... =.IDhxt7aNjdPIAl7eVEiK6O2ejswj2UhWUxKi8r7-SEQ First, Apple has made a smart move in repositioning the way in which it segments its products. They are now basically asking users to first decide a... The Good "Pre-Builts" [The Best Desktop PCs: Best Value, Gaming & All-In-One](=.xpislbrSIxuKxIixNxDYKExY03FBzkHc3h0rfDuRf18) Buying a desktop PC? You can build one yourself or you can buy a "pre-built." The latter can definitely make sense in some cases as we'll show you, just [make sure you pick a good one](=.HGigQF5zoWIpFtpil4lkK_QDx2XYC2H3_mUezFEzNgs). =.0-f6elglaqaWuYFNZTtVEhbgEs4qkyAqSzTuq7XwlaI =.ggovAyZIPImn_cp1VfDi5w5g-_XfX9-tbteXV8Q-mo8 Buying a desktop PC? You can build one yourself or you can buy a "pre-built." The latter can definitely make sense in some cases as we'll show you, just [make sure you pick a good one](=.ODWnMIiZs649zKh82ktcnX00KiZ6Qoz8pPlRpk22mY4). =.BdiDrYLwT3p1dkpxste95ptx0gTIJISL96CVjUT-2Co TechSpot Feature [A PC Gaming Music Journey: From Doom to Terraria, System Shock, and More Memorable Soundtracks](=.lF1LkKECq_9e2pT7PJc2X88Vqw54Tj9H42gSDiSK_ZY) A journey through memorable video game music, this second article is dedicated exclusively to [PC video game soundtracks](=.yf4iFz-MGI9jLJZAh8ekbsKvTW6aLDEpvnQcxxUyru0). We have our hands full given the wealth of excellent material available. =.SlQ5zD4SlazihffNvDcXGzjcHQ4h00f2pORWOB06sBE =.8vPA8D01QPLBcgAZO6i2AeHFOBOJ7u9TkoEQn9q6K0A A journey through memorable video game music, this second article is dedicated exclusively to [PC video game soundtracks](=.pkPSPKLsrUXANgHlpBTLSwL_86MxIxPWCtW_j9UIudU). We have our hands full given the wealth of excellent material available. =.oPUA_kTrRDUglqgfa74Mlm326SXx7CxXWLTR5fhlUrk Hacking [Flipper Zero pranksters could cause DoS havoc on your iPhone](=.urD3IdAGcjY9EyWYOeqll9M-KyC3wdIFYT9n6RaPakc) Infosec researcher Jeroen van der Ham recently stumbled upon an iPhone vulnerability while riding the train in the Netherlands. During the trip, his iPhone 15 began popping... =.UkPXYdX8jaJyuAN_6_kCfH1K555vgD8yYUdRussszyc Infosec researcher Jeroen van der Ham recently stumbled upon an iPhone vulnerability while riding the train in the Netherlands. During the trip, his iPhone 15 began popping... 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Security [VMware exploited 34 vulnerable device drivers to gain full control of Windows 11](=.vu4WpBDkJwLbTe6i6R64amQ3rHZ54nc4f8hEVt4lJjw) Bug hunters at the VMware Threat Analysis Unit (TAU) discovered 34 unique vulnerable Windows drivers, with 237 different file hashes belonging to legacy devices. Even though many... =.nzTGhhQAaGWgska-D6Lqf0zSalM1Vv4paY8UoigM81o Bug hunters at the VMware Threat Analysis Unit (TAU) discovered 34 unique vulnerable Windows drivers, with 237 different file hashes belonging to legacy devices. Even though many... Apple [Apple M3 MacBook Pro reviews: Iterative refinements](=.-W1qUUcGepxlpVhBbmCb5IOt9Ti6qRqF_cCNk7pCLao) The MacBook Pro M3 and M3 Max are debuting to positive reviews, delivering more power than before and for the first time, offering a black finish. 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Schwalb recently announced a new lawsuit against RealPage, a software company working in the real estate business, and 14 of DC's biggest landlords.... Industry [Intel's Pat Gelsinger gives his candid thoughts on the company's biggest missed opportunities](=.knMEu7et-kB948PrYXmiAEXLs-hypAifZJBmMlZ_bn8) Last month, one of India's most prominent tech publications, Digit, asked Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger what he felt were the most significant missed opportunities that led to... =.qkoZwgcew2KUGRFXKevoYVxizIRaRGNnBuz2P524e08 Last month, one of India's most prominent tech publications, Digit, asked Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger what he felt were the most significant missed opportunities that led to... [Extreme modding project adds a 61 TB SSD to Valve's Steam Deck](=.1UaacEDNCeIpP25Kr46ITcEx-cSP8ctJvUuf9pm70xs) =.mZLtrN0I1TPlnmHVH12COTdnt33VQGcN737aRURRYNA The Steam Deck presents an enticing option for fans of portable PC gaming, but the console does have room for improvement. 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