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Asus ROG Matrix RTX 4090 graphics card.

Asus’ new RTX 4090 shattered GPU overclocking records, and you’ll be able to buy it soon

Just when we thought the RTX 4090 was already as powerful as it gets, Asus is releasing a version of the GPU that pushes the limit even more.
Intel Core i9-13900K held between fingertips.

The iPhone 15’s chip challenges Intel’s fastest desktop CPU — but there’s a catch

Intel and AMD have a surprising new rival in Apple, but not in the way you think.
The inside of the MSI Aegis RS 12.

Prebuilt PCs are problematic — here’s how to avoid getting scammed

Prebuilt PCs have some merits, but I'm never going to buy one again. Here's why I would choose to build my own PC each and every time.
Maingrear Noctua air-cooled PC.

This Noctua-themed gaming PC is a bespoke beauty — and you can buy it

Maingear has just unveiled two new prebuilt desktops, and one thing is certain: Gaming PCs have never looked more stylish.
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

Cyberpunk 2077 might force you to upgrade your CPU

If you want to play the new Cyberpunk 2077 expansion, Phantom Liberty, you may need to make sure your PC is ready for it first.
Drop's V2 keyboard range.

Drop’s legendary mechanical keyboards are finally getting an update

Drop has just announced a slew of exciting news regarding its Alt, Ctrl, and Shift keyboards. New versions are on the horizon.
A Windows 11 device sits on a table.

I hope Microsoft adds this potential AI feature to Windows 11

AI is slowly making its way everywhere, and soon, it might be able to make your Windows 11 wallpapers look way cooler.
Steam Deck sitting on a pink background.

Steam Deck 2? This leak suggests Valve is working on new hardware

It seems that Valve might have a new device up its sleeve, but what is it going to be? Are we due for a Steam Deck 2 yet, or is it something else?
Render of an AMD Ryzen chip.

Security or performance? With this AMD vulnerability, you can’t have both

This AMD Zen 2 vulnerability has the potential to steal your passwords, but if you want a fix, you'll need to make a tough decision.
AMD logo on the RX 7800 XT graphics card.

I tested AMD’s RX 7800 XT against Nvidia’s RTX 4070, and there’s a clear winner

AMD's RX 7800 XT is here to rival Nvidia's RTX 4070. How do these two graphics card compare, and which one is the best? We know the answer.
Blue screen of death on on TV.

MSI just fixed a massive problem affecting Intel’s best CPUs

MSI just managed to fix a major problem that got some users stuck in a spiral of computer crashes. Here's what you need to know to avoid this issue.
MSI RTX 4090 Suprim X on a pink background.

The situation with melting RTX 4090 connectors just got more complicated

The saga of RTX 4090 GPUs burning up continues. Many people thought it was over, but using an adapter left some users with a broken GPU and a denied RMA claim.
AMD RX 6600 among other graphics cards.

I’m fed up with the AMD vs. Nvidia vs. Intel discourse, and you should be too

The rivalry between AMD, Intel, and Nvidia might be good marketing at times, but it's to the detriment of most users. Here's why.
A Lenovo Legion Gop sits on a pink backdrop.

With Lenovo’s Legion Go, do we finally have a Steam Deck killer?

The Steam Deck may be the most popular gaming handheld, but Lenovo is here to challenge it with the Legion Go. Here is how they compare.
The Hyte Y40 PC case sitting on a coffee table.

How to build a PC for Starfield

Is your PC ready to run Starfield? If it's time to upgrade or you're swapping from a console, here are some great builds to check out.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

MSI’s new RTX 4090 might finally convince me to buy one

MSI has just unveiled a slew of new graphics cards, and it appears to have done the impossible -- it turned the RTX 4090 into a normal-sized card.
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.
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.
Windows 11 blue error crash screen.

Windows just gave us another reason not to download fresh updates

If you tend to download optional updates as soon as possible, Microsoft has just given you another reason not to do it.
A PC gaming desktop setup with two monitors and a gaming chair.

Is your PC acting up? Here’s how to fix it

If your PC is giving you a headache, there are many possible causes and fixes. Check out our comprehensive guide to troubleshooting a PC.
A woman stands at the Corsair Platform:6 desk as she participates in a video call.

Corsair’s new standing desk might finally tempt me to buy one

Corsair has just unveiled its first standing desk, the Platform:6, complete with tons of accessories and configurations.
GE Cync smart lights review

How smart light bulbs could steal your password

Smart bulbs make life easier, but researchers found that they're worryingly easy to hack in order to steal your passwords.
Nvidia CEO delivering a keynote at Computex.

Nvidia’s AI-driven game characters are getting toxic

Nvidia's latest development, Nemo SteerLM, can help game devs turn NPCs as toxic or funny as they please with AI.
Hogwarts Legacy running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

Samsung’s forgotten HDR gaming format is finally here after two years

It's been a long time since the HDR10+ standard has been announced, and finally, the first game that supports it is about to come out.
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.
The backs of the Arc A770 and Arc A750 graphics cards.

Intel’s latest update improves gaming performance by up to 77%

Intel has just announced a bunch of interesting Arc updates, including huge performance gains and a new performance overlay, called Intel PresentMon.
The rumored Lenovo Legion Go console with two separate joysticks.

This Lenovo handheld combines the Steam Deck with the Nintendo Switch

Lenovo seems to be joining the handheld market with as a competitor to the Steam Deck, and now, we have the first images of the Lenovo Legion Go.
Intel processors next to each other.

ASRock may have released a major leak about Intel Raptor Lake

An unexpected source came forward with new information about Intel's rumored Raptor Lake refresh. Will the new CPUs be worth the money?
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.
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.
An Intel processor over a dark blue background.

Billions of Intel CPUs are leaking passwords and killing performance

A recently discovered vulnerability that affects lots of Intel CPUs could steal your data, but there's a fix. The downside? It'll cost you performance.
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?