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The RTX 4080 logo on a pink background.

Graphics cards are selling again, and that worries me

This is the second quarter we've seen GPU shipments increase, but that could have an unintended effect on GPU prices.
Computing News
Portal RTX running on the Surface Laptop Studio 2.

To celebrate its milestone, here are the best (and worst) examples of RTX in games

Nvidia now has over 500 RTX games and apps, so it's time to look back at a few big wins, and a couple of unfortunate misses.
Computing Features
An OLED gaming monitor showing an HDR demo.

Brighter isn’t better for OLED monitors. An expert told me the surprising reason why

The most common criticism of OLED gaming monitors is that they don't get bright enough, but there's a good reason for that.
Computing Features
Cooler Master Qube 500 PC case sitting on a coffee table.

I fell in love with this PC case that looks like a cheese grater

Cooler Master's flat pack PC case looks a lot like a cheese grater, but it brings far more than a unique look to the table.
Computing Features
Starfield running on the Asus ROG Ally.

Asus’ forgotten ROG Ally is now totally worth the money

The Asus ROG Ally with the Ryzen Z1 wasn't very good when it released, but a refreshed price makes it the best deal you can find on a handheld gaming PC.
Computing News
An illustration of Nvidia's Resizable Bar.

This essential GPU feature isn’t as simple as you think

Resizable Bar has become an essential feature for modern GPUs, but the more you dig into it, the more complicated it becomes.
Computing Features
Logo on the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro headset.

7 best headsets for PC gaming: tested and reviewed

Only a few headsets are worthy of making it on the list of the best headsets for PC gaming. Here are our top picks this year.
Computing Products
The Hyte Y40 PC case sitting on a table.

The best PC gaming hardware of 2023: GPUs, CPUs, monitors, and more

After reviewing dozens of PC gaming products this year, here are our favorites, from GPUs and CPUs to keyboards and headsets.
Computing Features
Kena Bridge of Spirits on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9.

Graphics terms every PC gamer should know

There are dozens of graphics terms PC gamers need to keep track of. We rounded them up so you know what to look for while playing games.
Computing Guides
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang on stage.

Nvidia is ‘no longer a graphics company’

Nvidia is an AI company more than it's a graphics company, and apparently that was an intentional shift from within the company.
Computing News
Horizon Zero Dawn running on the Lenovo Legion Go,

Why the latest rival handheld still can’t beat the ROG Ally

The Lenovo Legion Go is one of the most impressive handhelds we've seen, but further testing reveals it exhibits some strange behavior compared to the ROG Ally.
Computing Products
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 monitor.

These are the rules I live by when optimizing PC game performance

Optimizing the performance and image quality of PC games isn't easy, but these simple rules can steer you in the right direction.
Computing Features
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

This might be why the RTX 4090 is getting so expensive

Prices have been rising for Nvidia's RTX 4090 over the last several weeks, and we might finally have an explanation as to why that's the case.
Computing News
NVIDIA Unveils GeForce RTX, World’s First Real-Time Ray Tracing GPUs

In 2023, Nvidia finally delivered on a promise it made 5 years ago

Nvidia laid out a platform for the future five years ago in the form of RTX, and this year, we finally saw it all come together.
Computing Features
A solider from Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3.

When a high frame rate can lose you the game

Nvidia's Frames Win Games campaign has a lot of truth, but with DLSS 3 Frame Generation, the sentiment gets a little more complicated.
Computing Features
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman standing on stage at a product event.

OpenAI is on fire — here’s what that means for ChatGPT and Windows

OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT, fired CEO Sam Altman on November 17, kicking off a string of events that are still playing out.
Computing Features
The Threadripper 7980X CPU installed in a motherboard.

AMD isn’t competing with Intel anymore — Threadripper just wins

AMD's new Threadripper 7000 CPUs put up insane performance, but it's the fact that you can actually buy them that stands out.
Computing Features
Steam Deck held between two hands.

The best handheld gaming PCs you can buy

We've seen a surge in new handheld gaming PCs over the past year, but which should you buy? We've rounded up the best handheld gaming PCs.
Computing Products
Master Chief meeting the Weapon in Halo Infinite.

The best Xbox Series X exclusives

There won't be many exclusives on Microsoft's new console for awhile, but with our list of the best Xbox Series X exclusives, you'll know which to download.
Gaming Guides
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I fell in love with this adorable mini gaming PC

Ayaneo revealed a range of new products inspired by retro designs, with the headliner being an adorable mini PC that looks like a Mac.
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I fell in love with this adorable mini gaming PC

Ayaneo revealed a range of new products inspired by retro designs, with the headliner being an adorable mini PC that looks like a Mac.
Computing News
Three RTX 4080 cards sitting on a pink background.

Whatever you do, don’t buy an Nvidia GPU right now

We're already seeing deals on graphics cards for Black Friday, but now is just about the worst time to pick up a current-gen Nvidia graphics card.
Computing Features
A typo on the Asus ROG Maximus Z790 motherboard.

A typo is ruining this $700 Asus motherboard — but there’s a fix

Weeks after the motherboard released, users are discovering that the Asus ROG Maximus Z790 EVA-02 motherboard features an embarrassing spelling mistake.
Computing News
Soliders take cover behind a riot shield in a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 promo image.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3: best settings, benchmarks, and more

We've been testing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 on PC to find the best settings to achieve the highest fps in the game.
Computing Guides
The Steam Deck OLED on a pink background.

What reviews didn’t say about the Steam Deck OLED

The Steam Deck OLED makes a great first impression, but there are a few nuanced changes that deserve a closer look.
Computing Features
Two RTX 4060 graphics cards stacked on top of each other.

Don’t waste your money. These are the best GPUs to buy on a budget

GPUs continue to get expensive, but the best budget GPUs still deliver excellent performance at a reasonable price.
Computing Products
The HP Omen 16 gaming laptop on a desk.

The HP Omen 16 is an unfortunate pricing mishap

The HP Omen 16 is a solid performer, but it doesn't manage to balance premium price with equally premium features.
Computing Reviews
Doom Eternal running on an Alienware x14 R2.

5 things you should never do with your gaming laptop

Gaming laptops require some specific care to keep humming along. Here are some key gaming laptop mistakes to avoid.
Computing Features
Valve's Steam Deck OLED.

Steam Deck OLED fixes the worst part of Valve’s handheld

Valve surprise revealed the next version of the Steam Deck, which packs and OLED screen and slew of upgrades.
Computing News
Intel's 14900K CPU socketed in a motherboard.

I tested Intel’s new overclocking tool, and it does AI all wrong

Intel's new AI Assist feature, which promises higher overclocking performance with the touch of a button, doesn't seem to be doing much.
Computing Features
The MacBook Pro open on a table in front of a couch.

The MacBook Pro M3 doesn’t have a memory problem — it has a pricing problem

Apple is claiming 8GB on the MacBook Pro M3 is closer to 16GB on a Windows laptop, but regardless, the MacBook Pro M3 is just too expensive.
Computing News
RTX 4070 logo on a graphics card.

Nvidia’s next GPU might follow Apple’s lead — and not in a good way

A new rumor hints at Nvidia releasing an RTX 4070 Ti Super, which would be one of the most confusing names we've ever seen out of the company.
Computing News
The blue screen of death in Windows.

Your PC problem could probably be fixed with a BIOS update

A BIOS update is a critical troubleshooting step you should take with your PC, but it's shockingly skipped over all too often.
Computing Features
The MacBook Pro open on a table.

MacBook Pro M3: Should you choose the M3, M3 Pro, or M3 Max?

Apple finally revealed its range of MacBook Pro M3 models, and we have the scoop on all of the configuration options.
Computing Guides
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