The success of AMD’s FSR 3 hinges on this one feature
AMD's upcoming FSR certainly sounds exciting, offering frame generation across almost any GPU. But AMD has to get latency in check for FSR 3 to work.
Where in the world are all of AMD’s next-gen laptop GPUs?
AMD released a slate of promising laptop GPUs at the beginning of the year, but there have been shockingly few laptops sporting them.
Alienware’s x14 R2 might be my new favorite gaming laptop
The Alienware x14 R2 might be a somewhat iterative update to the company's highly portable gaming laptop, but it still clobbers the competition.
AMD isn’t just copying Nvidia’s homework with FSR 3
AMD is finally ready to share more on FSR 3, and it goes far beyond being just a clone of Nvidia's DLSS Frame Generation.
Intel’s 14th-gen Raptor Lake refresh might be a major disappointment
Intel's upcoming 14th-gen Raptor Lake refresh might be a major disappointment, especially if a recent MSI leak is to be believed.
Despite mixed reviews, the RTX 4060 is moving the needle for Nvidia
Despite lukewarm reviews, the RTX 4060 and RTX 4060 Ti seemed to have rake in the cash for Nvidia over the past few months.
Samsung’s Odyssey Neo G9 launches in October — if you can stomach its insane price
Samsung's highly anticipated Odyssey Neo G9 is finally arriving in October, but the price may make you reconsider picking one up.
Microsoft gives Activision Blizzard cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft
Microsoft will give cloud streaming rights for Activision Blizzard games to Ubisoft in order to placate regulators wary of the acquisition.
Nvidia’s DLSS 3.5 update flips ray tracing on its head
Nvidia is already making a major update to its storied DLSS feature, and it promises to take ray tracing to the next level.
AMD’s new laptop CPU is the fastest I’ve seen, but you shouldn’t buy it yet
We had a chance to test AMD's latest Ryzen 9 7945HX3D inside the Asus Scar 17, and although it's the fastest gaming CPU around, you shouldn't buy it yet.
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.
Modders just changed GPU overclocking forever
Two modders have released tools that allow users to flash a new vBIOS on their Nvidia GPUs, enabling a far greater range of overclocking potential.
These are the best budget gaming laptops you can buy right now
Gaming laptops are way too expensive. Here are the best budget gaming laptops you can buy, especially if you're trying to keep your budget under $1,000.
More Black video game heroes shouldn’t be a fantasy
Though video games have grown when it comes to diversit, some of the industry's biggest franchises still struggle to center Black heroes.
Why I couldn’t live without an ultrawide gaming monitor
Ultrawide or dual-monitor setup? It's tough to choose, but for the way I work and game, I absolutely need an ultrawide monitor.
How Immortals of Aveum wants to rethink PC optimization with Unreal Engine 5
Immortals of Aveum will debut a new feature for PC graphics, allowing you to see how each setting will impact your performance in real time.
I sent a reptilian to space in Steam’s weirdest, wildest new game
I won an intergalactic boxing match, partied on an alien space cruise, and sent a reptilian to space in th bizarrely inventive PC game Astronaut: The Best.
Asus just embarrassed everyone with its new gaming keyboard
New gaming keyboards rarely move the needle, but the Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 is an enthusiast keyboard that comes with a mainstream price.
Why I leave Nvidia’s game-changing tech off in most games
Nvidia's DLSS 3 is remarkably impressive, but now that we've seen it show up in more games, I leave it off more often than I turn it on.
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.
Take a look at AMD’s limited-edition, Starfield-themed GPU
AMD just pulled the curtain back on a limited-edition graphics card themed around the upcoming Starfield.
The only gaming laptops you should consider for college
Going back to school this fall? These are the only three gaming laptops you should look at in 2023.
Newegg wants you to trust ChatGPT for product reviews
Newegg announced it's rolling out a new feature across its service that will generate a product review summary using ChatGPT.
Refurbished Steam Decks are now official — here’s how to buy one
After rumors circulated about Valve offering up refurbished Steam Decks, the company made it official. Here's how to pick up your own for cheap.
What is Nvidia DLAA? New anti-aliasing technology explained
Recent Nvidia RTX graphics cards have a strange new feature: DLAA. We're here to define what it is, how you can use it, and how it looks in games.
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 review: great against all odds
Arriving a year late and $500 more expensive than the competition, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 seemed doomed to fail. But it still stands out against all odds.
Baldur’s Gate 3 PC performance tested: best settings, DLSS, slow HDD mode, and more
Baldur's Gate 3 is finally out after three years in early access. How does it run? Here's our guide to the best settings to optimize your performance.
Lenovo’s new 14-inch gaming laptop beats the ROG G14 in one key way
Lenovo's new Legion Slim 5 14 Gen 8 has the upper hand on the fan-favorite ROG G14 with its OLED screen.
Alienware just changed everything you know about its desktops
Alienware is giving its flagship gaming PC a major overhaul, flipping everything you know about the company's desktops on its head.
PSA: Delete your Baldur’s Gate 3 early access saves before starting the full game
Baldur's Gate 3 is leaving early access on August 3, but you need to delete your early access saves and uninstall the games before then.
I use Steam every day, and I couldn’t live without these 6 hidden features
Steam is more than just a launcher for your games. Here are the six features I couldn't live without.
A major Asus ROG Ally challenger could be in the works
A new report suggests Lenovo is working on a handheld similar to the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally.
It’s time to stop trying to play games without an SSD
Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart now proves it. Your gaming PC absolutely needs an SSD installed in it.
This dual-PC desktop is insane in more ways than one
The CLX Hathor manages to cram two PCs into a single case, but unfortunately, this setup doesn't make sense in a lot of cases.