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Best gaming PC deals: Lenovo Legion, ASUS ROG, Acer Predator

We've gathered our favorite gaming PC deals for you to browse, and if you're interested in any of them, make the purchase immediately before the savings end.
intel instability unanswered questions dt respec

I grilled Intel about its massive stability problem — here’s what it told me

A hand holds the Intel Core i9-12900KS.

Gamers are flocking to return Intel CPUs — and some are permanently damaged

Ghost of Tsushima running on the Asus ROG Ally X.

The ROG Ally X is making it hard to pick up my Steam Deck

The ROG Ally X with the back shell removed.

How to replace the SSD in the ROG Ally X in a few minutes

Intel processors next to each other.

Intel ‘disgustingly’ rejected some faulty CPU returns, YouTuber says

Intel's 14900K CPU socketed in a motherboard.

Intel breaks silence on disastrous instability problem

Asus ROG Ally and Steam Deck sitting next to each other.

Asus ROG Ally vs. Steam Deck: here’s how they compare

The Honor removable webcam being pulled out from the chassis.

This clever device fixes my biggest frustration with laptops

A hand holding AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X.

AMD just snatched the performance crown, even with an impaired Ryzen 9 9950X

The Asus ROG NUC 970 sitting on a table.

Asus ROG NUC 970 review: an impossibly small PC

Someone holding the Core i9-12900KS processor.

Intel can’t stay silent for much longer

The Asus ROG Azoth Extreme among accessories.

Excellent ROG Azoth Extreme keyboard probably costs more than your graphics card

The Asus ROG Azoth Extreme wears its name proudly with one of the most premium designs I've ever seen, but its price is almost impossible to stomach.
A pack of Kuai Kuai sitting on a gaming PC.

This pack of corn puffs hasn’t left my gaming PC — here’s why

I carried a small piece of Taiwan home with me, and it's this pack of corn puffs that haven't left the side of my gaming PC.
A PC featuring Lian Li's wireless RGB ecosystem showcased at Computex 2024.

This is the PC gaming hardware I’m still looking forward to in 2024

We're halfway through 2024, but there's still a ton of PC gaming hardware on the way. Here's what I'm looking forward to the most.
The Notepad app on Windows 11.

It only took 41 years, but Notepad just got its most important update ever

After 41 years, Microsoft has added two essential features to its storied Notepad app in Windows 11, and you can get them now.
Forza Horizon 5 running on an Asus gaming monitor.

This is the best PC gaming hardware I’ve reviewed this year — so far

We're halfway through 2024, and we've already seen a ton of PC gaming hardware. Here's the best hardware we've tested so far this year.
Core i9-12900KS processor socketed in a motherboard.

Intel just discontinued a CPU that’s only 2 years old

Intel is discontinuing several CPU models, including the Core i9-12900KS that was released just two years ago.
Dell Snapdragon X Series laptops for Windows Copilot

Dell Copilot+ PCs and Snapdragon X processors are the ultimate power convergence

Dell Copilot+ PCs and Snapdragon X processors were like a match made in heaven with excellent performance, and great productivity support. Learn more.
The RTX 4080 in a running test bench.

This could be the reason you upgrade your GPU

Nvidia, AMD, and Intel are all looking toward neural compression techniques, and they may play a big role in the next generation of graphics cards.
A Core i9-12900KS processor sits on its box.

Intel’s next-gen CPUs are leaving a big feature behind

The first major leak for Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs is here, and it shows that the chips will drop support for a big feature we've seen in previous generations.
The Framework Laptop with replaceable parts

5 ways PCs are becoming more sustainable, from recycling to smarter design

PCs are always getting faster, but are they becoming more sustainable too? Here are five reasons to be optimistic.
AMD logo on the RX 7800 XT graphics card.

AMD just revealed a game-changing feature for your graphics card

AMD is set to reveal a neural texture block compression technique next week, which could have big implications for the next generation of graphics cards.
Intel announcing its Lunar Lake CPUs.

The biggest question about Intel’s Lunar Lake CPUs was just answered

Intel's Lunar Lake CPUs have been shrouded in mystery, but a new leak details the critical specs of these processors.
smartphone running chatgpt held above a keyboard

OpenAI’s recent acquisition could change PCs forever

OpenAI has acquired a startup called Multi that could drastically shift the capabilities of its AI systems.
The keyboard and trackpad on the new Surface Laptop.

The new Surface Laptop whips the MacBook in this important test

Microsoft has finally ended its non-repairable reign of terror, and its new Surface devices have earned an impressive 8/10 from iFixit.
Intel keynote.

No, Intel’s Lunar Lake CPUs aren’t being delayed

A new report suggests that Intel's Lunar Lake CPUs are being delayed, but Intel says that's not the case.
Gaming on a laptop with the Snapdragon X Elite chip

3 important ways gaming on Arm PCs just got better

Arm PCs have yet to conquer consumers who use Windows for gaming, but Microsoft is confident in their potential.
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D installed in a motherboard.

How to fix a red light error on a motherboard

If you've ever built a PC, you know how frustrating that little red light error can be. Here's how to fix it.
Someone holding the Core i9-12900KS processor.

The 7 worst CPUs of all time

We see disappointing CPUs in every generation, but few are truly bad enough to earn a spot among the worst processors of all time. Here's a look at them.
Pads on the bottom of the Ryzen 9 7950X.

AMD vs. Intel: a turning point in this fierce rivalry

With AMD's Ryzen 9000 and Intel's Arrow Lake on the way, we need to take a look at where the rivalry between Intel and AMD stands.
The RTX 3060 installed in a gaming PC.

These are the PC upgrades that will have the biggest impact on performance

If you want to give your PC a boost, here's how you can make the most of your budget.
The blue screen of death in Windows.

How to fix a system service exception error in Windows

This common error in Windows is an annoying one when it happens, but it can be easy to fix. Here's how to do it.
Logitech's Pro X 2 Superlight gaming mouse.

5 gaming mice you should buy instead of the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2

The Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 is a fantastic gaming mouse, but these 5 alternatives give the mouse a run for its money.

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