Joel Hruska

Joel Hruska

Joel Hruska is a reviewer and industry analyst with more than a decade in the business. He currently writes for PCMag.com, Extremetech, and Hothardware.

    • VisionTek CryoVenom R9 290
      4.0 Excellent

      Users comfortable with water-cooling will find a lot to love in the VisionTek CryoVenom R9 290 graphics card.

      11 years, 1 month By Joel Hruska
      VisionTek CryoVenom R9 290 (Review VisionTek CryoVenom R9 290)
    • Intel Core i7-4790K
      4.0 Excellent Editors' Choice

      Intel's Core i7-4790K is the high-end Haswell-based processor for enthusiasts who liked last year's 4770K CPU, but weren't satisfied with its modest performance improvements.

      11 years, 10 months By Joel Hruska
      Intel Core i7-4790K (Review Intel Core i7-4790K)
    • Plextor M6e PX-AG256M6e (256GB)
      3.5 Good

      The Plextor M6e PX-AG256M6e (256GB) internal solid-state drive is the fastest we've ever tested—but it'll cost you.

      11 years, 10 months By Joel Hruska
      Plextor M6e PX-AG256M6e (256GB) (Review Plextor M6e PX-AG256M6e (256GB))
    • AMD Radeon R9 290
      4.5 Outstanding Editors' Choice

      The AMD Radeon R9 290 offers virtually the same features and performance of higher-end graphics cards for much less money.

      11 years, 10 months By Joel Hruska
      AMD Radeon R9 290 (Review AMD Radeon R9 290)
    • AMD Radeon R9 295X2
      4.0 Excellent Editors' Choice

      The AMD Radeon R9 295X2 is an incredible high-end, multi-core GPU that will really come into its own when 4K gaming becomes more commonplace.

      11 years, 10 months By Joel Hruska
      AMD Radeon R9 295X2 (Review AMD Radeon R9 295X2)
    • Nvidia GeForce GTX 780
      4.0 Excellent Editors' Choice

      The Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 graphics card retains most of the GTX Titan's performance but at almost half its price tag.

      11 years, 10 months By Joel Hruska
      Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 (Review Nvidia GeForce GTX 780)
    • AMD A10-7850
      3.0 Average

      The AMD A10-7850 APU's great graphics performance and new computer features are partially undercut by the CPU performance.

      11 years, 11 months By Joel Hruska
      AMD A10-7850 (Review PocketMac TunesSync for BlackBerry)
    • Intel Core i3-4330 Review
      4.0 Excellent Editors' Choice

      The Intel Core i3-4330 is the budget CPU to get for general computing and light workloads.

      11 years, 11 months By Joel Hruska
      Intel Core i3-4330 Review (Review Intel Core i3-4330)
    • Intel Core i3-4330

      The Intel Core i3-4330 is the budget CPU to get for general computing and light workloads.

      11 years, 11 months By Joel Hruska
      Intel Core i3-4330 (News Processors)
    • Noctua NH-L12
      3.5 Good

      The Noctua NH-L12 is a low-profile CPU cooler that offers high-profile performance.

      11 years, 11 months By Joel Hruska
      Noctua NH-L12 (Review Noctua NH-L12)
    • Noctua NH-L12

      The Noctua NH-L12 is a low-profile CPU cooler that offers high-profile performance.

      11 years, 11 months By Joel Hruska
      Noctua NH-L12 (News Components)
    • Toshiba HK3R Series (480GB)
      4.0 Excellent Editors' Choice

      The Toshiba HK3R Series (480GB) is a high-end solid-state drive (SSD) with a focus on enterprise. It doesn't skimp on performance—or data protection.

      11 years, 11 months By Joel Hruska
      Toshiba HK3R Series (480GB) (Review Toshiba HK3R Series (480GB))
    • Toshiba HK3R Series (480GB)

      The Toshiba HK3R Series (480GB) is a high-end solid-state drive (SSD) with a focus on enterprise. It doesn't skimp on performance—or data protection.

      11 years, 11 months By Joel Hruska
      Toshiba HK3R Series (480GB) (News SSDs)
    • Zotac GTX 750
      3.5 Good

      The Zotac GTX 750 is a great graphics card for those who crave power efficiency, but gamers have better budget options.

      11 years, 11 months By Joel Hruska
      Zotac GTX 750 (Review Zotac GTX 750)
    • Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost
      4.0 Excellent Editors' Choice

      The Nvidia GTX 650 Ti Boost graphics card offers substantially better performance at a great price.

      11 years, 11 months By Joel Hruska
      Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost (Review Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost)
    • HIS R9 270 iPower IceQ X² Boost Clock
      4.0 Excellent Editors' Choice

      The HIS R9 270 iPower IceQ X² Boost Clock is the new card to beat for price/performance in the entry-level bracket.

      11 years, 11 months By Joel Hruska
      HIS R9 270 iPower IceQ X² Boost Clock (Review HIS R9 270 iPower IceQ X² Boost Clock)
    • AMD Radeon R9 270X
      4.0 Excellent

      The AMD Radeon R9 270X is a great GPU for those who can't afford luxury models but want strong 1080p performance.

      11 years, 11 months By Joel Hruska
      AMD Radeon R9 270X (Review AMD Radeon R9 270X)
    • Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti Review
      4.0 Excellent Editors' Choice

      The Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti graphics card sets a new record for low-power, high-efficiency performance.

      11 years, 11 months By Joel Hruska
      Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti Review (Review Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti)
    • MSI R9 280X Gaming 3G
      4.0 Excellent Editors' Choice

      The MSI R9 280X Gaming 3G is for gamers who want more muscle in their game play than what entry-level graphics cards can provide. It's the best choice for those looking to upgrade to a higher-end GPU.

      11 years, 11 months By Joel Hruska
      MSI R9 280X Gaming 3G (Review MSI R9 280X Gaming 3G)