Core Rescue

Build a grog-soaked paradise for some surprisingly chill pirates.

PC gaming might have a reputation for being loud and obnoxious at times, but gamers who’ve explored beyond the big esports and AAA games knows there’s subtlety and nuance too, and the same can be said for gaming hardware. Sure, Corsair sells giant flagship gaming rigs packed with the most powerful components possible. But, it also sells much more compact, quasi mini gaming PCs that are much more powerful than their appearance might suggest.That’s where the Corsair One A600 fits in, and though 2026 prices mean it’s also several thousand dollars, you get a lot for your money. It’s an attractive,

I’ve been conflicted about the latest Intel Core Ultra 200S processors ever since I first reviewed them for TechRadar last year, and I have the exact same problems with the new Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus as I did with Intel’s first stab at a Core Ultra desktop chip.On paper, these are genuinely fantastic processors that offer some of the best multi-core performance you’re going to find outside of an AMD Ryzen Threadripper, especially for the price. Even on the gaming front, they aren’t terrible processors and can offer better value for the performance than AMD in a