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The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 playing an OLED demo.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 review: challenging my expectations

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is lighter than a MacBook Pro, and it can pack up to an RTX 4090, but it will challenge your expectations about gaming laptops.
The Razer Kishi Ultra sitting on a table.

Is this Razer’s Steam Deck killer?

Razer has a new solution for handheld gaming, and it's excellent. But it might not stand up to the growing market of handheld gaming PCs.
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D held between fingertips.

AMD’s next-gen CPUs are much closer than we thought

A series of motherboard updates have laid the foundation for AMD's Zen 5 CPUs, suggesting a launch is right around the corner.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D installed in a motherboard.

9 best processors for PC gaming: tested and reviewed

Your graphics card is important, but don't discount the best processors for gaming when building your next PC. Here are the top options from Intel and AMD.
Jin wearing the Sarugami armor with Iki island in the background.

Ghost of Tsushima is already shaping up to be a monster PC port

Sony and Nixxes shared PC system requirements and details about Ghost of Tsushima, and the game already looks impressive on PC.
The Razer Firefly V2 Pro mouse pad sitting on a desk.

Razer, somehow, made a mouse pad exciting

A mouse pad has to be the most boring peripheral in any PC setup, but Razer somehow managed to make the Firefly V2 Pro exciting.
Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

In 2024, there’s no contest between DLSS and FSR

Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR are the two most prominent upscaling tools you'll find in games, but which is better? We put them head-to-head.
A lineup of gods in Smite 2.

Smite 2 Founder’s Editions available now, closed alpha coming in May

Although the Founder's Editions can be purchased right away, you won't be able to play Smite 2 until the closed alpha weekend goes live sometime this May.
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Gaming OC on an orange background.

These 5 PC upgrades are the biggest money wasters

If you're upgrading your PC, you're honestly better off skipping these five upgrades -- even if they seem tempting on paper.
The RTX 3060 installed in a gaming PC.

Don’t buy the RTX 3060 in 2024

The RTX 3060 is the most popular GPU on Steam, but given the demands of games in 2024, it probably shouldn't be.
A player holds a check for a million dollars at a Street Fighter 6 tournament.

How an underdog Street Fighter 6 player beat the odds to win $1 million

Wang Yuan-hao made history by winning Street Fighter 6's Capcom Cup. We spoke to the man known as UMA about the underdog story that landed him $1 million.
Intel Arc demo: Ryan Shrout plays Shadow of the Tomb Raider on a gaming PC.

I tested Intel’s XeSS against AMD FSR — and the results speak for themselves

In a lot of modern games, you'll have the choice between AMD FSR and Intel XeSS, and there are some significant differences between them.
A ship dodges bullets in Minishoot' Adventures.

This $15 Steam game is a must-buy for Zelda fans

Whether you're looking for either a great twin-stick shooter or a new top-down Zelda game, Minishoot' Adventures has you covered.
Steam Deck held between two hands.

Steam Deck 2: release date speculation, specs, pricing

Valve has already said that it will be a few years before we see the Steam Deck 2, but we're already speculating on a possible release date, specs, and more.
Hollow Knight running on a KTC monitor.

As a lifelong PC gamer, these are the apps I couldn’t live without

As a PC gamer, there are a few critical applications I need to install on every new PC. Here's what you should download first.
Intel Core i9-13900K held between fingertips.

Gamers are reportedly returning Intel Core i9 CPUs in droves

An increasing number of customers are reporting issues with Intel's latest Core i9 CPUs, and the company is finally looking into the problem.
The Intel Core i9-14900K slotted in a motherboard.

Intel’s new CPU feature boosted my performance by 26% — but it still needs work

Intel's unique APO feature showed some big improvements in our testing, but it still needs some big changes before it's a selling point for Intel CPUs.
A graphic showing a Thunderbolt cable plugged into a Razer Blade 18.

Why Thunderbolt 5 laptops are a big deal

The new Razer Blade 18 is a top-tier gaming workhorse featuring some of the latest high-end tech.
A reference Snapdragon X Elite Laptop running Steam

Playing PC games on a Snapdragon X Elite laptop made me a believer

I played two PC games on a reference laptop with the Snapdragon X Elite chip, and I came away with my mind blown.
The Falcon NW Talon on a table in front of a window.

Falcon Northwest Talon review: you get what you pay for

Falcon Northwest's Talon is a boutique gaming PC, now complete with the very latest and greatest PC parts.
A hand holding the RTX 4090 GPU.

New Nvidia update suggests DLSS 4.0 is closer than we thought

A new update for Nvidia DLSS bumps the version number, and it's getting surprisingly close to DLSS 4.
Someone holding the Ryzen 7 5800X3D in a red light.

4 CPUs you should buy instead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D

AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D is one of the best gaming CPUs you can buy, but there are plenty of alternatives that are worthy of your attention.
Gaming PC on a desk.

I keep my PC on the floor, and you can’t convince me otherwise

Should you mount your PC on your desk or put it on the floor? What about hiding it inside a desk cupboard? They all work, but some may work better than others.
Three graphics cards on a gray background.

I’ve reviewed every AMD and Nvidia GPU this generation — here’s how the two companies stack up

Nvidia and AMD are hotly competitive in 2024. After reviewing every GPU the companies currently offer, here's how they compare.
The Intel logo on the Arc A770 graphics card.

Intel’s next-gen GPU might be right around the corner

We've seen leaks for Intel's Battlemage GPUs for over a year now, but some shipping documentation hints that a launch is right around the corner.
The Starforge Navigator PC sitting on a coffee table.

The biggest Twitch streamers swear by this gaming PC. Is it any good?

Starforge Systems has resounding endorsements from some of Twitch's largest streamers, but are the company's PCs any good?
AMD RX 7600 on a pink background.

Don’t buy a cheap GPU in 2024

The narrative about 8GB graphics cards isn't changing in 2024, and it's getting tougher to recommend budget-friendly GPUs as a result.
Twitch logo.

How to download Twitch clips

With the new Twitch interface, it seems impossible to download your favorite clips. However, there's still a quick, easy way to download clips if you search.
Fortnite man.

Fortnite performance guide: best settings, fps boost, and more

Fortnite is a super fast-paced game and your PC needs to be fast enough to keep ahead of the storm. Here are the best settings to boost Fortnite performance.
Aloy shooting a bow in Horizon Forbidden West.

Horizon Forbidden West is a marvel — if your PC can handle the heat

Horizon Forbidden West is finally on PC after two years exclusively on the PS5. Here's how to get the most out of the game on PC.
Red-haired girl with horns and dragon wing in Visions of Mana

Visions of Mana paints a promising picture of the RPG series’ return

We went hands-on with Visions of Mana and its looking good for the RPG series' first mainline game in over 15 years.
Mecha Break robot head with glowing blue eyes

Mecha Break’s robot customization shakes up the battle royale formula

Based on what we've played so far, Mecha Break's battle royale mode might have what it takes to stand with the best of them.
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.

I tested the three best 14-inch gaming laptops. There’s a clear winner

The Zephyrus G14, Blade 14, and Omen Transcend 14 are all great gaming laptops, but only one can win in this 14-inch laptop shootout.
RTX 4070 logo on a graphics card.

5 GPUs you should buy instead of the RTX 4070

The RTX 4070 is one of the best graphics cards you can buy right now, but the space it occupies is heavily contested by other GPUs from AMD and Nvidia itself.