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Save $560 on the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI: RTX 5080, 24-core Ultra 9, and a 250Hz Mini-LED for under $2,600
The Acer Predator Helios 18 AI gaming laptop is available for $2,539.99, a $560 discount, featuring an RTX 5080 with GDDR7 memory, a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, and an 18-inch 250Hz Mini-LED display. The laptop also includes Thunderbolt 5 and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, offering a high-end gaming experience with significant savings.
AMD announced the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor
AMD has officially announced the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor, the first to feature dual AMD 3D V-Cache technology. This new CPU boasts 16 Zen 5 cores and 208MB of total cache, promising 5-10% performance gains in creative workloads and large-scale builds compared to the previous generation. It is set to launch on April 22nd and supports the AM5 socket.
Intel's new Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is the best $199 processor I've tested
Intel's new Core Ultra 5 250K Plus processor offers exceptional value at $199, delivering performance comparable to higher-tier chips in gaming and content creation. While it consumes more power than its predecessor and sits on a dead-end platform, its strong performance-per-dollar makes it a compelling option for budget-conscious builders.
