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AMD RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT graphics cards.

AMD RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT review: the price is right

AMD's new RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT are solid performers, and they might finally be the Nvidia killers Team Red has promised for years.
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D held between fingertips.

The best Ryzen CPU: Which Ryzen processor should you buy?

The best Ryzen CPU can trade blows with the top processors from Intel. Here are the AMD Ryzen processors you should look for in 2022.
A character in Starfield.

Starfield PC performance: best settings, FSR 2, benchmarks, and more

Starfield is finally in our hands, and we've put it through a series of tests on PC to bring you optimized settings and performance.
An astronaut stands on the moon in Starfield.

This Starfield mod adds Nvidia’s DLSS 3 — for free

Starfield received a DLSS 3 mod hours after launching, but a new version is live, and it's free for anyone to use.
amd radeon rx 6700 xt 12gb gddr6 vram

AMD FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution): everything you need to know

FidelityFX Super Resolution is AMD's answer to DLSS. Here's everything you need to know about FSR and how it works.
An astronaut explores a planet's surface in Starfield.

Starfield bet on FSR, and now Nvidia players are paying the price

Starfield is a visual marvel, but the decision to exclusively use FSR 2 while pushing visual quality keeps many PC gamers from having the best experience.
Final Fantasy VII Remake running on the Steam Deck.

After four months with the ROG Ally, I’m going back to my Steam Deck

About four months ago, I ditched my Steam Deck for Asus' ROG Ally. But with some distance, I'm going back to Valve's handheld. Here's why.
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.
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.
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.
Doom Eternal running on an Alienware x14 R2.

Alienware’s x14 R2 might be my new favorite gaming laptop

The Alienware x14 R2 might be a somewhat iterative update to the company's highly portable gaming laptop, but it still clobbers the competition.
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.
Intel Core i5-13600K installed in a motherboard.

Intel’s 14th-gen Raptor Lake refresh might be a major disappointment

Intel's upcoming 14th-gen Raptor Lake refresh might be a major disappointment, especially if a recent MSI leak is to be believed.
Logo on the RTX 4060 Ti graphics card.

Despite mixed reviews, the RTX 4060 is moving the needle for Nvidia

Despite lukewarm reviews, the RTX 4060 and RTX 4060 Ti seemed to have rake in the cash for Nvidia over the past few months.
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 (2023) playing a racing simulator.

Samsung’s Odyssey Neo G9 launches in October — if you can stomach its insane price

Samsung's highly anticipated Odyssey Neo G9 is finally arriving in October, but the price may make you reconsider picking one up.
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

Nvidia’s DLSS 3.5 update flips ray tracing on its head

Nvidia is already making a major update to its storied DLSS feature, and it promises to take ray tracing to the next level.
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.
GPU inside the EK Fluid 275 Conquest.

Modders just changed GPU overclocking forever

Two modders have released tools that allow users to flash a new vBIOS on their Nvidia GPUs, enabling a far greater range of overclocking potential.
Spider-Man running on the LG UltraGear OLED 45.

Why I couldn’t live without an ultrawide gaming monitor

Ultrawide or dual-monitor setup? It's tough to choose, but for the way I work and game, I absolutely need an ultrawide monitor.
Jak winds up his magic fist in Immortals of Aveum.

How Immortals of Aveum wants to rethink PC optimization with Unreal Engine 5

Immortals of Aveum will debut a new feature for PC graphics, allowing you to see how each setting will impact your performance in real time.
The Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 on a pink background.

Asus just embarrassed everyone with its new gaming keyboard

New gaming keyboards rarely move the needle, but the Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 is an enthusiast keyboard that comes with a mainstream price.
Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

Why I leave Nvidia’s game-changing tech off in most games

Nvidia's DLSS 3 is remarkably impressive, but now that we've seen it show up in more games, I leave it off more often than I turn it on.
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.
Dell G15 (2023) sitting on a coffee table.

The only gaming laptops you should consider for college

Going back to school this fall? These are the only three gaming laptops you should look at in 2023.
AI-generated review on Newegg's website.

Newegg wants you to trust ChatGPT for product reviews

Newegg announced it's rolling out a new feature across its service that will generate a product review summary using ChatGPT.
Steam Deck sitting on a pink background.

Refurbished Steam Decks are now official — here’s how to buy one

After rumors circulated about Valve offering up refurbished Steam Decks, the company made it official. Here's how to pick up your own for cheap.
A digital depiction of a laptop being hacked by a hacker.

AI can now steal your passwords with almost 100% accuracy — here’s how

Researchers have discovered a devious new way for AI to steal your passwords, and it's almost 100% accurate.
Marvel's Spider-Man running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

What is Nvidia DLAA? New anti-aliasing technology explained

Recent Nvidia RTX graphics cards have a strange new feature: DLAA. We're here to define what it is, how you can use it, and how it looks in games.
Hogwarts Legacy running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 review: great against all odds

Arriving a year late and $500 more expensive than the competition, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 seemed doomed to fail. But it still stands out against all odds.
A Baldur's Gate 3 character lights the way.

Baldur’s Gate 3 PC performance tested: best settings, DLSS, slow HDD mode, and more

Baldur's Gate 3 is finally out after three years in early access. How does it run? Here's our guide to the best settings to optimize your performance.
Alienware Aurora R16 sitting on a desk.

Alienware just changed everything you know about its desktops

Alienware is giving its flagship gaming PC a major overhaul, flipping everything you know about the company's desktops on its head.
Desktop mode on the Steam Deck.

I use Steam every day, and I couldn’t live without these 6 hidden features

Steam is more than just a launcher for your games. Here are the six features I couldn't live without.
Asus ROG Ally with the Windows lock screen.

A major Asus ROG Ally challenger could be in the works

A new report suggests Lenovo is working on a handheld similar to the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally.