How we test PC components and hardware
There are a ton of options in PC components when building a new PC. Here's how we evaluate new products to see if they're the right choice.
These 5 PC building tips will help you avoid mistakes I’ve made
If you're getting ready to build a new PC, you need more than just a good set of components. Here are five things to keep in mind during the building process.
Razer Blade 14 (2023) review: making the best better — and more expensive
Razer's updated Blade 14 didn't need to change anything, but the laptop updates some core issues of the original design in a big way.
Alienware just invalidated its own high-end esports monitor
Alienware has a new 27-inch monitor focused on competitive gaming, and it may invalidate its high-end, expensive esports display.
Intel’s Arc graphics cards have quietly become excellent
Intel's Arc A770 and A750 were decent, if imperfect, GPUs at launch, but they've massively improved since then.
Windows 11 is about to make RGB peripherals way easier to use
A new Windows 11 Insider build adds support for Dynamic Lighting, which looks to unify the disparate RGB apps on PC.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is the next-gen gaming laptop I’ve been waiting for
Next-gen gaming laptops up to this point have been expensive behemoths, but the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 bucks that trend by packing in the value.
Asus is releasing an RTX 4060 as big as the RTX 4090
Asus' high-end RTX 4060 design turns what should be a compact GPU into a triple-slot behemoth.
The best PC builds: budget, gaming, video editing, and more
Building your own PC is rewarding, but it takes a lot of research. Check out our best PC builds to save yourself time and buy a great desktop.
The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 is (almost) the perfect 4K gaming monitor
The Lenovo Y32p-30 doesn't stand out with OLED, mini-LED, or an insane refresh rate. But it has the right balance of features most gamers a looking for.
Dell XPS Desktop (8960) review: a new performance class
The Dell XPS Desktop 8960 reaches a new level of performance, but it comes at the cost of flexibility that made last-gen's model so attractive.
If the leaked Asus ROG Ally price is real, the Steam Deck is in trouble
A Best Buy listing briefly showed the pricing of Asus' upcoming ROG Ally, and if it's real, the Steam Deck could be in hot water.
Seriously, the Asus ROG Ally could replace your desktop
The Asus ROG Ally is an impressive gaming handheld, but its ecosystem gives it enough power to replace a high-end gaming desktop.
Acer’s new Predator Orion X is an RTX 4090 desktop I might actually buy
I'm usually not swayed by new gaming desktops, but the Acer Predator Orion X might change that when it releases.
Microsoft, please don’t screw up the Asus ROG Ally
The Asus ROG Ally looks like an exciting Steam Deck competitor, but its success mainly comes down to if Microsoft can get Windows 11 working properly.
Razer Leviathan V2 Pro review: AI for your ears
The Razer Leviathan V2 Pro has very impressive AI head tracking capabilities, but its high price and experimental tech definitely isn't for everyone.
No joke — Asus is releasing a Steam Deck competitor
Asus announced the ROG Ally on April Fool's Day. but it's not a joke. The handheld device is coming soon.
The Lenovo Legion Tower 7i is a great gaming PC with one big mistake
The Lenovo Legion Tower 7i ticks all the boxes with flagship performance, great design, and room for upgrades, but it makes a critical mistake with RAM speed.
Alienware 500Hz gaming monitor review: for the pros only
Alienware's 500Hz gaming monitor may not be the right fit for most gamers, but for the most competitive players, it's the best esports monitor you can buy.
Here’s how Intel doubled Arc GPUs’ performance with a simple driver update
Intel delivered a massive boost in performance for its Arc GPUs with a simple driver update, but how? We sat down with Intel to dig deeper.
Hogwarts Legacy PC: best settings, ray tracing, DLSS, and more
Hogwarts Legacy has some issues on PC, but our guide to the best settings can help you optimize your performance.
Alienware Aurora R15 review: fixing a critical issue
Alienware's long-running Aurora line sees iterative updates every year, but 2023 brings a critical change that makes it a much more attractive gaming desktop.
Intel targets RTX 3060 takedown with Arc Alchemist price cut
Intel is slashing the price of its Arc A750 graphics card in an attempt to take down Nvidia's popular RTX 3060 graphics card.
If you think PCs are dying, you haven’t been paying attention
Microsoft and Intel are down bad right now, but that doesn't mean it's time to declare that PCs are dead once again.
Turns out DirectStorage isn’t killing frame rates in Forspoken after all
New performance testing shows that DirectStorage isn't actually killing your frame rate in Forspoken.
DirectX 12 vs. DirectX 11: which is best for PC gaming?
DirectX 12 has been around for a few years, but some games still use DirectX 11. We break down differences between the graphics APIs so you know which to use.
Why a gaming keyboard is my most anticipated CES 2023 product
Of all the things to get excited about at CES, a gaming keyboard? Here's why the ROG Azoth is my most anticipated product coming out of the show.
The best gaming monitors of CES 2023
CES 2023 brings a swath of new gaming monitors featuring ultra-high refresh rates and OLED. Here are the best monitors we've seen at the show.
Lenovo’s CES 2023 Legion laptops include AI ‘graphical wizardry’
Lenovo is updating its Legion gaming laptops at CES 2023, including a new AI processor that the company says is capable of graphical wizardry.
Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti review: not the GPU you’re looking for
Nvidia's RTX 4070 Ti is an interesting case study of how important branding and pricing are, but when it comes to raw numbers, it struggles to compete.
Alienware finally improved PC gaming controllers, but this one’s still not perfect
Alienware has a new controller for its Concept Nyx home server, and it reimagines how you can interact with PC games while you're playing on the couch.
The ROG Zephyrus G14 infuriates me, but it’s still my favorite gaming laptop of 2022
Even after repairs, multiple bugs, and borked software updates, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is my favorite gaming laptop of 2022.
Here’s why Nvidia’s shots against AMD drivers just don’t add up
Nvidia is taking another dig at AMD (and now Intel) over their GPU drivers, but it's tough for Nvidia's stance to hold much ground.
Are gaming PCs more expensive today? Here’s what $1,000 bought you 10 years ago
PC gaming has a bad rap for being too expensive, especially with soaring GPU prices. But is PC gaming actually more expensive today than it was a decade ago?