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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The AMD RX 6700 XT sitting on a table.

Why this two-year-old GPU is still the one you should buy

Now that we've seen what AMD and Nvidia can deliver around $300 this generation, it's clear this last-gen GPU is the way to go around that price.
Two RTX 4060 graphics cards sitting next to each other.

RTX 4060 Ti 16GB launches July 18 amid desperate price cuts

Nvidia is about to launch a 16GB model of the RTX 4060 Ti, rumors claim. But will it prove popular amid poor sales of mid-range GPUs from both Nvidia and AMD?
A pilot inside of a ship in Starfield.

With exclusive PC partnerships, everyone loses

AMD announced it would be the exclusive PC partner for Starfield, and that could set a dangerous precedent.
RX 7900 XTX slotted into a test bench.

How we test PC components and hardware

There are a ton of options in PC components when building a new PC. Here's how we evaluate new products to see if they're the right choice.
A graphic depicting the inside of a GPU.

How GDDR7 memory could solve PC gaming’s VRAM woes

Micron has just announced that GDDR7 memory for graphics cards is closer than we thought. Will it make its way into upcoming GPUs?
AMD RX 7600 on a pink background.

I tested Nvidia’s new RTX 4060 against the RX 7600 — and it’s not pretty

The RTX 4060 and RX 7600 are the new champions of midrange gaming, but which is best? I put them head-to-head.
A Gigabyte Aorus Extreme motherboard.

If you have a Gigabyte motherboard, your PC might stealthily download malware

If you own a Gigabyte motherboard, your system might be at risk. Researchers spotted a dangerous vulnerability in the firmware. Fortunately, there's a fix.
MSI's Project Zero B650M motherboard.

MSI’s new motherboard makes sleek PC builds, but there’s one problem

MSI has just revealed some new motherboards, and one model in particular stands out -- the mysterious Project Zero.
RX 7900 XTX installed in a test bench.

Here’s why you should finally ditch Nvidia and buy an AMD GPU

Nvidia is dominating the GPU market, but there are reasons to go against the current and pick AMD. Here's why you should consider it.
Asus motherboards on display at Micro Center.

Asus fights to save face after a huge AMD Ryzen controversy

Asus has been the subject of a lot of controversy in the past couple of weeks, and its motherboards might be suffering for it.
Intel Core i5-13600K installed in a motherboard.

The best PC builds: budget, gaming, video editing, and more

Building your own PC is rewarding, but it takes a lot of research. Check out our best PC builds to save yourself time and buy a great desktop.
Asus ROG Ally with the Windows lock screen.

A cheaper ROG Ally is coming, but you shouldn’t wait for it

Asus has revealed that a cheaper version of the ROG Ally will arrive later this year, but you probably shouldn't wait for it.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 lays on a pink surface.

3 reasons you should still buy an Nvidia GPU over AMD

The rivalry between Nvidia and AMD never ends, but right now, Nvidia is in the lead. Here's why you should still choose Nvidia over AMD.
Nvidia's RTX 4070 graphics cards over a pink background.

The upcoming midrange Nvidia and AMD GPUs may be lacking in one key area

Nvidia and AMD will soon launch new graphics cards, and they might both have the same problem -- not enough VRAM.
The AMD Ryzen CPU and Radeon GPU stickers on the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 2022 laptop.

AMD might have just enabled MacBook-like gaming laptops, but I’m still skeptical

AMD's upcoming Ryzen 7040U chips might enable a whole new range of thin and light gaming laptops, but I'm still skeptical for now.
A broken keyboard and hammer among several PC components.

It pains me to say, but it’s officially a bad time to be a PC gamer

A string over disastrous releases in 2023, combined with expensive hardware, has made this one of the worst times to be a PC gamer.
A character levitates a book in Redfall.

Surprise — Redfall on PC is yet another problematic port

Redfall hasn't received the warmest reception, and its problematic PC port isn't helping the matter any.
The Digital Trends website on the Asus ROG Ally.

Seriously, the Asus ROG Ally could replace your desktop

The Asus ROG Ally is an impressive gaming handheld, but its ecosystem gives it enough power to replace a high-end gaming desktop.
AMD Radeon RX 6500XT graphics cards stacked on top of each other.

AMD may soon launch a new GPU, but it’s probably not the one you think

It's possible that AMD may reveal a new RDNA 3 GPU at Computex, but if you expected the RX 7800 XT, you might be disappointed.