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A person holds the connectors of an Nvidia 12VHPWR cable from an RTX 4090 graphics card. The ends of the connectors are burned and melted from where the cable has overheated.

AMD’s latest GPUs almost arrived with troubled 16-pin power connector

AMD claims that it had given a thought to use the high-power 16-pin power connector for its latest GPUs.
A Starfield GPU bundle on eBay.

The first Starfield-themed GPU is up for sale — amid warnings of scams

The first of AMD's limited-edition Starfield GPUs has gone up for sale, but it arrives amid warnings of fake giveaways.
RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT on a pink background.

Gamers are finally buying new graphics cards again

According to the latest market figures, graphics card sales are slowly climbing back up, despite it being a traditionally weak time of the year.
Stadium lighting on the Alienware x16 laptop.

These are the only gaming laptops you should consider if you want to play Starfield

If you want to play Starfield with the best performance, you need one of the best gaming laptops. Here's what we recommend picking up to play the game.
You Asked Episode 2

You Asked: Why TVs with same model numbers have different specs

You've got more questions about TVs — and other things. And our resident TV expert has answers. And other things.
AMD's RX 7900 XTX installed in a PC.

The success of AMD’s FSR 3 hinges on this one feature

AMD's upcoming FSR certainly sounds exciting, offering frame generation across almost any GPU. But AMD has to get latency in check for FSR 3 to work.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Where in the world are all of AMD’s next-gen laptop GPUs?

AMD released a slate of promising laptop GPUs at the beginning of the year, but there have been shockingly few laptops sporting them.
AMD's Scott Herkalman presenting the RX 7800 XT graphics card.

AMD’s two new GPUs significantly undercut Nvidia

AMD has just announced the upcoming release of two new graphics cards: Radeon RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT. Here's what we know about them.
Frank Azor presenting AMD's FSR 3 at Gamescom.

AMD isn’t just copying Nvidia’s homework with FSR 3

AMD is finally ready to share more on FSR 3, and it goes far beyond being just a clone of Nvidia's DLSS Frame Generation.
Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 sitting on a table.

AMD’s new laptop CPU is the fastest I’ve seen, but you shouldn’t buy it yet

We had a chance to test AMD's latest Ryzen 9 7945HX3D inside the Asus Scar 17, and although it's the fastest gaming CPU around, you shouldn't buy it yet.
Screenshot from Starfield, a Bethesda Studios game.

Some of our worst fears about Starfield may now be confirmed

The latest findings about Starfield spell bad news for gamers -- unless you're using an AMD GPU, that is.
Radeon logo on the RX 7900 XTX.

This AMD GPU could have destroyed Nvidia, but we might never see it

AMD's next-gen graphics cards may not be as powerful as expected, but they could have been, if this leaked diagram is anything to go by.
HP Envy x360 15.6 2023 front view showing display and keyboard.

With a big OLED screen, but low resolution, this HP 2-in-1 is an odd duck

The Envy x360 15.6 is an OK laptop with decent performance and battery life. But its old-school 16:9 OLED display isn't sharp enough. It just doesn't stand out.
The AMD RX 6700 XT sitting on a table.

GPU sales figures show that AMD is its own greatest enemy

The latest report on graphics cards sales shows us that while AMD is highly competitive, Nvidia might not even be its worst enemy.
The Hyte Y40 PC case sitting on a table.

I’m building a new PC — here’s how I chose the components for it

Picking the right components for a gaming PC can be a tricky process. Here are some of the most important choices you might have to make.
AMD's exclusive Starfield-themed RX 7900 XTX.

Take a look at AMD’s limited-edition, Starfield-themed GPU

AMD just pulled the curtain back on a limited-edition graphics card themed around the upcoming Starfield.
RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT on a pink background.

AMD might admit defeat, but it’s for the best

Various leakers claim that AMD may stop making high-end GPUs in the next generation. I honestly think that might be a good thing.
Intel Core i5-13600K installed in a motherboard.

Intel just made a huge comeback, and it’s bad news for AMD

The latest CPU market share figures are in. After a long period of bad news, Intel appears to have bounced back -- but what about AMD?
A hand holding the Ryzen 9 7950X in front of a green light.

AMD next-gen CPUs might deliver the biggest upgrade in years

AMD's Zen 5 processors are still a while away, but it seems that there might be a lot to be excited for.
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D installed in a motherboard.

The gamers have spoken: AMD obliterates Intel in CPU sales

AMD's 3D V-Cache chips continue to top charts, and that includes even the last-gen 5800X3D. New figures show AMD obliterating Intel on CPU sales.
Two AMD Radeon RX 7000 graphics cards on a pink surface.

Trying to buy a GPU in 2023 almost makes me miss the shortage

Buying a graphics card is nowhere near as straightforward as it might seem, and it's mostly due to how strange this generation has been.
Radeon logo on the RX 7900 XTX.

AMD’s next GPU just leaked, and it could give Nvidia trouble

PowerColor has spilled the beans on the upcoming Radeon 7800 XT GPU days after AMD confirmed it would arrive soon.
Jaheira in Baldur's Gate 3.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is gunning for the top of the Steam charts with jaw-dropping stats

Baldur's Gate 3 is seeing massive success on Steam right now, quickly gaining traction on PC staples like DOTA 2.
The Legion Slim 5 14 on a desk with peripherals on it.

Lenovo’s new 14-inch gaming laptop beats the ROG G14 in one key way

Lenovo's new Legion Slim 5 14 Gen 8 has the upper hand on the fan-favorite ROG G14 with its OLED screen.
Upcoming Nvidia RTX 40-series laptops over a black and green background.

The latest Steam Survey spells trouble for Nvidia

Nvidia's got a lot of current-gen gaming laptops, but it seems that these laptops might not be very popular among shoppers.
Rivet from Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.

AMD fixes another hiccup with ray tracing support

It appears that gamers who are eager to play Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart on PC may have to play without ray tracing if they're using an AMD GPU.
Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 sitting on a table.

It’s official — AMD’s best gaming CPU is coming to laptops

AMD is bringing its 3D V-Cache tech to laptops, arriving first in the monstrous Asus Scar 17 gaming laptop.
The RTX 4090 graphics card sitting on a table with a dark green background.

Here’s why I’m glad Nvidia might kill its most powerful GPU

There has been a lot of speculation about a possible Nvidia RTX 4090 Ti graphics card, but it might not be happening. This is not a bad thing.
RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT on a pink background.

I wanted to try AMD, but it’s making it hard for me to switch

I really wanted to try AMD in my next PC build, but with AMD's current strategy, I'm having a hard time justifying doing so.
The Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 4060 8GB Solo mini-ITX GPU

The best GPUs that will actually fit in your mini-ITX PC

There are quite a handful of options if you are looking for a powerful GPU for your mini-ITX gaming build.
AMD's 3D V-Cache chip.

AMD might be about to launch the most powerful laptop of 2023

AMD's 3D V-Cache tech seems to be on its way to laptops. Will it be a viable option for high-end devices?
Two AMD Radeon RX 7000 graphics cards on a pink surface.

The first performance numbers for AMD’s anticipated new GPUs leak out

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 and RX 7800 desktop GPUs may make an appearance at Gamescom 2023.
An AMD Ryzen 7000 processor slotted into a motherboard.

These two CPUs are the only ones you should care about in 2023

Forget the high-end stuff. You can get away with buying a $200 CPU and still enjoy your new PC. These two CPUs are the champions of performance-per-dollar.
A hand grabbing a graphics card.

I’ve reviewed every GPU in the last 2 years — these are the only ones you should buy

Here are the only GPUs you should consider, from the prospective of someone who's reviewed all of them over the last two generations.