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Update your PC: Intel has fixed Alder Lake’s biggest gaming problem

Intel solved a major issue plaguing its 12th-gen Alder Lake processors. which had blocked a long list of games from working. Here's how to fix the problem.
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Haptic feedback headphones are a great idea that still hasn’t been done right

Razer just released another headset with haptic feedback. Although the tech still isn't there yet, it has the potential to become a mainstay in gaming headsets.
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AMD Zen 4D rumored to repeat the success of Intel’s Alder Lake hybrid design

Both Intel and Apple have demonstrated how effective hybrid CPU architectures can be. AMD wants its own slice of the hybrid pie -- if leaks are to be believed.
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Intel 12th-gen Alder Lake undercuts AMD on price, claims supremacy in gaming

Intel's 12th-gen Alder Lake chips are arriving on November 4, and they boast significant performance gains over the AMD competition while costing less.
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Dell’s new XPS desktop comes with Intel Alder Lake, DDR5, and improved airflow

Dell is making the leap to the next generation of desktops with the new Dell XPS. It comes with the latest components, including 12th-Gen Intel processors.
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Micro Center spills the beans on Alder Lake, revealing price and release date

Micro Center just posted info on two Intel Alder Lake processors, revealing pricing, release date, and key specs for the upcoming generation.
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You can now buy a prebuilt Razer gaming desktop, courtesy of Maingear

Razer and Mainstream just released four new gaming computers. Decked out in some of the latest Nvidia and AMD components, these PCs are true gaming beasts.
Razer Kraken V3 Pro headset on a stand.

Razer’s new Kraken V3 headset might give you a headache (in a good way)

Razer launched a range of new headsets that can vibrate while you play games -- if you're willing to take a chance on getting a headache, that is.
Razer PC components.

Razer gets into PC components with RGB-ridden power supply, AIO cooler, and fans

Razer is mostly known for laptops and peripherals, but the company is taking its first step into the world of PC components with a few new product launches.
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Intel already has five gaming graphics card generations in the works

Intel has already revealed four generations of its upcoming Intel Arc graphics cards, and a new Twitter tease points to a fifth generation.
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Alienware celebrates 25 years with new Aurora, finally adding clear side panel

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Alienware announced the new Aurora, which said to be 16% quieter and 5% faster -- even using the same hardware.
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Acer’s first Alder Lake gaming desktop is crazy powerful and coming soon

Acer just announced the Orion 7000, which is its first gaming desktop to sport an Intel Alder Lake chip. And it looks like a monster of the machine.
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Intel says it may not have enough Arc Alchemist cards to meet demand

Arc Alchemist is right around the corner, but Intel isn't interested in dodging the GPU shortage that has left many gamers without a card for over a year.
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AMD warns that Windows 11 slows games by up to 15%

Windows 11 is causing some problems for gamers, especially on AMD processors. You could see up to a 15% downgrade on the new operating system.
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Is the Surface Laptop Studio a legit gaming laptop? Here’s why (and why not)

The Surface Laptop Studio isn't built for gaming, but it packs enough of a punch to get me excited. Here are four reasons why, and one reason why not.
Render of Intel Alder Lake chip.

First Alder Lake gaming benchmarks leak — here’s why you shouldn’t believe them

The first leaked Alder Lake gaming benchmarks are here, and they show big gains over AMD. But you shouldn't take them at face value. Here's why.
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3 easy ways to drastically improve your PC’s performance

If your PC is feeling slow, don't worry. There's more than one way to help speed it up. Here are three ways you can increase the performance in Windows.
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The best games to benchmark your PC in 2022

Benchmarking your PC isn't as simple as booting up a game and measuring the frame rate. You need one of the best games to benchmark for PC for reliable results.
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Microsoft fixes Windows 11 PC Health Check app, extends processor compatibility

Microsoft is bringing back the controversial Windows 11 PC Health Check app with some big changes to make sure there are no false positives.
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Demand for PCs will stay strong in 2021, but the future doesn’t look as bright

IDC predicts the overall demand for PCs to continue growing throughout 2021.
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Alt+Tab broken by Windows 10 update? Here’s how to fix it

A recent Windows 10 update is causing some issues with Alt + Tab on some PCs. Here's how to fix the problem before Microsoft does.
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XeSS is Intel’s answer to Nvidia DLSS, and it has one big advantage

Intel has shared more details on its A.I.-assisted supersampling tech, XeSS. And it has one big feature to tackle Nvidia's DLSS.
Raja Koduri at Intel Architecture Day.

Why hybrid? Intel reveals how Alder Lake will balance efficiency and performance

For Intel's new Alder Lake processors, hybrid technology is about more than just efficiency.
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First Intel Arc graphics card has two key features to compete with Nvidia and AMD

Intel's first graphics card finally has a name, and its set to arrive in 2022. More importantly, it includes two key features to take on Nvidia and AMD.
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The most important personal computers in history, ranked

Forty years ago this week, the iconic IBM PC made its debut. In honor of this game-changing tech anniversary, we ranked the most important PCs of all time
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This awesome Xbox gaming feature is coming to both Windows 11 and Windows 10

DirectStorage was originally announced as an exclusive feature for Windows 11. A recent blog post says that it's coming to Windows 10 machines, too.
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The best 4K video editing PC build for under $1,000

With our best 4K video editing PC build for under $1,000, you can keep your Premiere timeline smooth without taking out a loan.
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The best $500 PC build for video editing

You can't edit 4K for under $500, but you can edit 1080p video. Our best $500 PC build for video editing can help speed up your Premiere timeline.
Windows 11 updates are moving to once a year.

Microsoft has fixed a huge frustration with the Windows 11 system requirements

Microsoft fixed a big frustration with the PC Health Check app so that it actually explains why your PC is not able to run the new Windows 11.
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You DO NOT want to miss this Prime Day Razer gaming mouse deal

Razer's PC Gaming peripherals don't go on sale often, so imagine our surprise when we found the DeathAdder V2 Gaming Mouse on sale during Amazon Prime Day!
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Acer brings a powerful update to its Predator Orion PC gaming desktops

Acer is releasing new versions of its flagship pre-built gaming desktops. The new PCs now feature an 11th Gen Intel Core CPU and RTX 30-series GPU.
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CyberPowerPC is selling a gaming PC with the first discrete Intel graphics card

CyberPowerPC is the first system builder to start using Intel's first discrete graphics card -- whether it was supposed to or not.
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HP launches a work-from-home PC to take on the new iMac

Though it may look like Apple's redesigned iMac, HP's EliteOne 800 all-in-one is an enterprise desktop with A.I. smarts made for video calls.
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Asus teases release date of powerful Tiger Lake-H gaming laptops

A teaser on the Asus ROG Twitter account tells gamers to unleash the tiger, a reference to Intel's Tiger Lake-H processors that are expected to launch soon.