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RX 7900 XTX slotted into a test bench.

I switched to an AMD GPU for a month — here’s why I don’t miss Nvidia

I switched to an AMD GPU for a month — here’s why I don’t miss Nvidia

I switched to AMD's new flagship GPU for a month, and after using it every day, I don't miss Nvidia as much as I thought I would.
A gaming monitor playing Forza Horizon 5.

Gaming monitors have been lying to us, and it’s time they stopped

Gaming monitors have been lying to us, and it’s time they stopped

Gaming monitors have been marketed with misleading specs and branding for years. Here's where I want to see gaming displays do better in 2023.
The ROG Zephyrus M16 on a white table.

ROG Zephyrus G16 vs. ROG Zephyrus M16: which to buy?

ROG Zephyrus G16 vs. ROG Zephyrus M16: which to buy?

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 and ROG Zephyrus M16 are similar gaming laptops in many ways, but the M16 has a few features that set it apart. It wins this shootout.
A side view of Samsung's Odyssey Neo G9 2023.

8K gaming monitors: here’s why you shouldn’t expect them in 2023

8K gaming monitors: here’s why you shouldn’t expect them in 2023

The start of 2023 brings the first hint of 8K gaming monitors, but we're still a few years away from 8K gaming displays being viable.
A student holding a wand in Hogwarts Legacy.

Another high-profile PC game calls for 32GB of RAM

Another high-profile PC game calls for 32GB of RAM

Hogwarts Legacy's PC requirements are out, and they may prompt you to upgrade your PC before the game is here.
The MSI Cyborg gaming laptop on a white table.

Here’s what kind of gaming laptop $1,000 will buy you this year

Here’s what kind of gaming laptop $1,000 will buy you this year

MSI has previewed a new gaming laptop that hits the $1,000 entry-level price for Nvidia RTX 40-series GPUs.
The Ryzen 5 7600X sitting among thermal paste and RAM.

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X vs. Ryzen 5 7600: is cheaper better?

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X vs. Ryzen 5 7600: is cheaper better?

The new Ryzen 5 7600 is a great processor, so much so that it makes the older Ryzen 5 7600X look like a complete waste of money.
The ROG Zephyrus M16 on a white table.

3 reasons why you should buy a gaming laptop in 2023

3 reasons why you should buy a gaming laptop in 2023

These three trends are making 2023 a great year to buy a new gaming laptop.
A hand holding AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor.

AMD may have just leaked the Ryzen 9 7950X3D release date

AMD may have just leaked the Ryzen 9 7950X3D release date

AMD briefly posted a release date for its upcoming Ryzen 9 7950X3D on its website, but it may have been an accident.
A side view of Samsung's Odyssey Neo G9 2023.

Samsung Odyssey OLED 49 vs. Odyssey Neo G9 (2023)

Samsung Odyssey OLED 49 vs. Odyssey Neo G9 (2023)

Samsung's Odyssey OLED G9 and Odyssey Neo G9 (2023) are both 32:9 behemoth gaming monitors, but which one is the better option? We put them head-to-head.
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 (2023) playing a racing simulator.

Samsung’s new Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor is beautiful, but it has a fatal flaw

Samsung’s new Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor is beautiful, but it has a fatal flaw

Samsung's 2023 Odyssey Neo G9 is a beautiful monitor, and I loved seeing it at CES. It's just a shame that it might be dead on arrival when it releases.
Hyte Y60 LCD DIY kit installed in a case.

You can buy this LCD mod for one of the best PC cases now

You can buy this LCD mod for one of the best PC cases now

The Hyte Y60 is one of the most popular PC cases on the market, and the company is now officially selling on the most popular mods running in the community.
alienware x14 r2 x16 hands on photos specs release date 01

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2023) vs. Alienware x14 R2: small, next-gen gaming

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2023) vs. Alienware x14 R2: small, next-gen gaming

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 takes what was best about its predecessor and adds a mini-LED display. The Alienware X14 R2 gets a gorgeous redesign. Who wins?
Fortnite character holding the Shockwave Hammer.

Fortnite Chapter 4 is plagued with bugs, and it’s spoiling my hammer time

Fortnite Chapter 4 is plagued with bugs, and it’s spoiling my hammer time

The latest Fortnite chapter is one of the best in the series, but a myriad of bugs are putting a damper on the fun.
The Razer Blade 16 and 18 in front of a window.

Razer Blade 16 vs. Razer Blade 15: here’s how they stack up

Razer Blade 16 vs. Razer Blade 15: here’s how they stack up

Razer has dominated the 15-inch laptop space with the Blade 15, which has been fast and highly configurable. But the Blade 16 looks to take over the top spot.
The Samsung Odyssey OLED 49 in a blue-tinted room.

CES 2023 is a turning point for the dilemma between TVs and gaming monitors

CES 2023 is a turning point for the dilemma between TVs and gaming monitors

CES 2023 brought a swath of new gaming monitors, and they're starting define the future of how monitors will be different than TVs.
A mallard kills a goose in Goose Goose Duck.

A free Among Us clone about geese is currently blowing up on Steam

A free Among Us clone about geese is currently blowing up on Steam

Untitled Goose Game meets Among Us in Goose Goose Duck, Steam's latest free-to-play hit.
Razer's Project Carol features 7.1 surround sound.

Razer Project Carol head cushion builds surround sound right into your gaming chair

Razer Project Carol head cushion builds surround sound right into your gaming chair

Razer's audio cushion is the next step in gaming accessories, with built-in 7.1 surround sound and 2.4 GHz wireless gaming connectivity.
Asus ROG Azoth gaming keyboard.

Why a gaming keyboard is my most anticipated CES 2023 product

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 Samsung Odyssey OLED 49 playing Fortnite.

The best gaming monitors of CES 2023

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.
The ROG Zephyrus M16 at a demo table.

The best gaming laptops from CES 2023: ROG, Alienware, Razer, and more

The best gaming laptops from CES 2023: ROG, Alienware, Razer, and more

With so many gaming laptops announced at CES 2023, it takes something special to stand out from the crowd. Here are the best we saw at the show.
The Razer Blade 16 and 18 in front of a window.

Razer Blade 16 and 18 hands-on review: not afraid to go big

Razer Blade 16 and 18 hands-on review: not afraid to go big

Razer has announced two new gaming laptops at CES 2023, both of which are unafraid to go big to capture better performance.
A Meta Quest 2 floats in the air with Razer accessories attached to it.

Razer’s first VR accessories aim to make the Meta Quest 2 more comfortable

Razer’s first VR accessories aim to make the Meta Quest 2 more comfortable

Razer is getting into VR with a new line of Meta Quest 2 peripherals designed to make the headset more comfortable.
Razer's Edge 5G gaming device sitting on a table.

CES 2023: Razer Edge 5G is an impressive (and misguided) gaming handheld

CES 2023: Razer Edge 5G is an impressive (and misguided) gaming handheld

We went hands-on with the Razer Edge at CES 2023, and found that it's an in impressive 5G cloud gaming handheld that still feels redundant.
A Lenovo Legion 5i Pro sitting on a shelf.

Lenovo’s CES 2023 Legion laptops include AI ‘graphical wizardry’

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.
AMD CEO Lisa Su delivering AMD's CES 2023 keynote.

AMD CES 2023: Ryzen 9 7950X3D, mobile Ryzen 7000, and more

AMD CES 2023: Ryzen 9 7950X3D, mobile Ryzen 7000, and more

AMD wrapped its CES 2023 keynote, and it was packed full of announcements, including the Ryzen 9 7950X3D, Ryzen 7000 mobile, and more.
AMD's CEO showing off the RX 7600M XT at CES 2023.

CES 2023: AMD’s next-gen laptop GPU could beat a desktop RTX 3060

CES 2023: AMD’s next-gen laptop GPU could beat a desktop RTX 3060

AMD showed off onboard and dedicated RDNA3 graphics at CES 2023, with the latest-generation GPUs exhibiting impressive performance and efficiency.
The keyboard of the ROG Flow X13.

The ROG Flow X13 redesign makes it even thinner, even more powerful

The ROG Flow X13 redesign makes it even thinner, even more powerful

Asus announces updates to its thin-and-light ROG Flow line of gaming laptops, including the Flow X13, Flow Z13, and Flow X16.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio laptop sits on a table, with its lid half-open.

MSI might have the best 14-inch gaming laptop this year

MSI might have the best 14-inch gaming laptop this year

During CES 2023, MSI unveiled three new Stealth laptops, and it looks like it might be winning the 14-inch laptop game this year.
The RTX 4070 Ti graphics card on a pink background.

Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti review: not the GPU you’re looking for

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 m18 laptop sitting on a table.

CES 2023: 18-inch gaming laptops are back, baby

CES 2023: 18-inch gaming laptops are back, baby

Gaming laptops at CES 2023 aren't just more powerful than previous generations. They're much bigger too.
Screen on the Asus Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop.

The ROG Zephyrus G14 just got way better at CES 2023

The ROG Zephyrus G14 just got way better at CES 2023

The ROG Zephyrus G14 is a beloved gaming laptop, and at CES 2023, Asus brought one important update.
The profile of the Razer Blade 17 on a table.

CES 2023: Razer teases Blade 16 and Blade 18, a return to large gaming laptops

CES 2023: Razer teases Blade 16 and Blade 18, a return to large gaming laptops

Large gaming laptops are back in a big way at CES 2023, and Razer is getting in on the fun with the Blade 18 and Blade 16.
Alienware m18 laptop sitting on a table.

Alienware’s m18 makes a mockery of thin-and-light gaming laptops at CES 2023

Alienware’s m18 makes a mockery of thin-and-light gaming laptops at CES 2023

Alienware is coming out with a massive laptop: the 18-inch Alienware m18. It's sure to be an insanely powerful machine, even if it's not entirely practical.