Acer made an 11-inch handheld gaming PC, and it’s the craziest thing I’ve seen at CES
Acer's new handheld gaming PC packs an 11-inch screen, and it's undoubtedly one of the craziest things I've seen out of CES this year.
I don’t understand HP’s new tiny gaming desktop
The HP Omen 16L is the smallest gaming desktop the company has ever released, but it has some strange design choices.
Acer has its own take on the Mac mini and iMac
Acer has announced a bunch of new Copilot+ PCs, including three desktop options. Are they enough to compete with Apple's iMac and Mac mini?
Intel’s new 24-core CPU proves it hasn’t forgotten about gaming laptops
Don't worry, Intel hasn't forgotten about gamers. And it has a new monster 24-core laptop CPU to prove it.
What to expect from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel at CES 2025
Here are the potential big announcements to keep an eye on from Nvidia, AMD, Intel, and other computing brands at CES 2025.
Lenovo LOQ Tower 17IRR9 review: a great family gaming PC
Looking for a family desktop PC for light work and gaming? The Lenovo LOQ Tower 17IRR9 is a great fit, with plenty of performance and an approachable price.
I’ve been gaming on a 27-inch 4K OLED monitor for the past week, and it’s glorious
The new Asus ROG Swift PG27UCDM is already a very exciting start to a 2025 that is sure to be packed full of new gaming monitors.
CPUs failed PC gamers in 2024
A new year of big PC launches is usually a time for celebration among PC gamers, but Intel and AMD faced unique challenges this year.
I’m a Steam Deck apologist. Here’s why I’ve been using the ROG Ally instead
I've had a love/hate relationship with the ROG Ally, but two apps have transformed it into my favorite handheld.
32 hours of battery life? This upcoming ultralight laptop sounds killer
Asus has announced its CES 2025 event and revealed a teaser trailer for what it calls the world's lightest Copilot+ PC.
I played Black Myth: Wukong on the new MSI handheld to prove it was possible
In a dimly-lit bar, MSI let try out the Claw 8 AI+, and I pulled up one of the most demanding games I could think of.
I tested Intel’s new XeSS 2 to see if it really holds up against DLSS 3
Intel's new frame generation feature is off to a great start, but there's still one big flaw.
We might get a new Steam Deck next month — and Valve isn’t making it
No, a Steam Deck 2 isn't imminent, but Valve will nonetheless make waves at CES 2025 in January.
Here’s why some PC gamers shouldn’t install the latest Windows 11 update
Microsoft confirms that Windows 11 24H2 is causing issues with Auto HDR and leading to unresponsive games.
Intel’s promised Arrow Lake autopsy details up to 30% loss in performance
Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs were up to 30% slower than expected, and now we finally know the reasons why.
Don’t get your hopes up for next-gen GPUs just yet
We're standing on the edge of the next generation of graphics cards, but it'll be a while before the full lineup comes into focus.
As a PC gamer, 2024 just made me sad
As a PC hardware enthusiast who is also a gamer, this year didn't turn out the way I thought it would -- and that's a disappointment.
A game-changing desktop chip may be coming from an unlikely company
A new rumor says that Qualcomm is testing a desktop chip that sounds like it's meant for a gaming PC.
Intel Arc B580 vs. Nvidia RTX 4060: a one-sided showdown
Intel's new Arc B580 is superfast, but how does it compare to the wildly popular Nvidia RTX 4060? I found out.
Prices for Intel’s Arc B580 are already shooting through the roof
Intel's Arc B580 is officially out, but most models are already sold out online and scalpers are already stepping in to raise the price.
A new test shows Microsoft Recall’s continued security problems
Microsoft's Recall feature and its new security standards are being tested by Windows Insiders again, and still creating problems.
Intel Arc B580 review: a $249 Nvidia killer
Intel just kicked off the next generation of graphics cards with the Arc B580, and it's one heck of an introduction.
I tested all versions of the XPS 13, and there’s one you should avoid
The Dell XPS 9340 (Intel), XPS 13 9345 (Qualcomm), and XPS 13 9350 (Intel) laptops are identical on the outside. Inside, they have different chipsets and performance.
It’s finally time to stop ignoring Intel GPUs
Intel is releasing its second generation of discrete graphics cards next week. Here's why you should keep an eye on them.
Intel Battlemage GPU: everything you need to know
Intel has finally unveiled its next-gen Battlemage GPUs. Here's everything we know about them, from specs to prices and availability.
No, you didn’t miss it: Dell’s biggest sale of the year is live now
Believe it or not, it's Dell's biggest sale of the year with a ton of offers on laptops, desktops, gaming PCs and more. Come look.
Intel’s new $249 GPU brings 1440p gaming to the masses
Intel has a new graphics card with the Arc B580, and it wants to bring 1440p gaming down to just $249.
Intel just stole a page from Nvidia’s DLSS playbook
Intel's new XeSS 2 feature brings frame generation and latency reductions, much in the same way as Nvidia's wildly popular DLSS 3.
Best Cyber Monday 2024 AMD and Intel gaming PC deals
If you need to grab a new gaming PC, these Cyber Monday deals will net you something great.
Intel announces sudden departure of CEO amid financial turmoil
Intel has announced that its CEO Pat Gelsinger will retire after less than four years as the company's head executive.
The state of GPUs is about to drastically change
We're standing just weeks away from a complete overhaul of PC gaming with a trio of new generations from Nvidia, Intel, and AMD.
HP Omen Transcend 32 review: almost a perfect 10
The HP Omen Transcend 32 does just about everything right. Minus a few quibbles, this is one of the most impressive monitors I've ever seen.
Nearly six months later, you can finally try out Windows 11 Recall
Microsoft has released a preview build of its controversial Recall feature for Windows Insiders, both for users to try and security professionals to test.
Nvidia CEO in 1997: ‘We need to kill Intel’
Nvidia may be the richest company in the world today, but things were a bit different in 1997, when its CEO declared, we need to kill Intel.
4 CPUs you should buy instead of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is an incredible gaming CPU, but these four alternatives give AMD's latest a run for its money.
Asus ROG Falchion Ace HFX review: too expensive for plastic
Asus finally has a Hall Effect keyboard with the Falchion Ace HFX, but its high price and all-plastic build hold the keyboard back.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D review: king of the hill
AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D claims the top gaming CPU slot, stealing it away from, well, AMD itself.
Intel admits defeat on Arrow Lake — but it’s not down for the count
Intel admits that its Core Ultra 9 285K and Core Ultra 5 245K have problems, but it plans to address the issues with a significant update soon.