How a MacBook Pro sneakily got me back into PC gaming
I have fond memories of the old days of PC gaming. Somehow, Baldur's Gate 3 on a MacBook Pro brought me back.
Graphics cards are selling again, and that worries me
This is the second quarter we've seen GPU shipments increase, but that could have an unintended effect on GPU prices.
These are the best gaming mice to buy in 2023
Think your mouse is holding you back? Here are our top picks to improve your gaming performance.
To celebrate its milestone, here are the best (and worst) examples of RTX in games
Nvidia now has over 500 RTX games and apps, so it's time to look back at a few big wins, and a couple of unfortunate misses.
Brighter isn’t better for OLED monitors. An expert told me the surprising reason why
The most common criticism of OLED gaming monitors is that they don't get bright enough, but there's a good reason for that.
I fell in love with this PC case that looks like a cheese grater
Cooler Master's flat pack PC case looks a lot like a cheese grater, but it brings far more than a unique look to the table.
How to check your fps (frames per second) in games on PC
If you want to see how your PC is performing, you need to check your fps, or frames per second, while playing games. Here's how to do it.
Why the most powerful laptops of 2024 might not use Intel’s latest chips
Intel's upcoming Core Ultra Meteor Lake processors are just around the corner, but you won't find them in some of the best laptops.
Asus’ forgotten ROG Ally is now totally worth the money
The Asus ROG Ally with the Ryzen Z1 wasn't very good when it released, but a refreshed price makes it the best deal you can find on a handheld gaming PC.
This essential GPU feature isn’t as simple as you think
Resizable Bar has become an essential feature for modern GPUs, but the more you dig into it, the more complicated it becomes.
Bethesda is responding to negative Starfield reviews. And that’s a good thing
Bethesda is ruffling some feathers by responding to negative Steam reviews of Starfield, but those comments provide valuable insight about the polarizing game.
The best PC gaming hardware of 2023: GPUs, CPUs, monitors, and more
After reviewing dozens of PC gaming products this year, here are our favorites, from GPUs and CPUs to keyboards and headsets.
Graphics terms every PC gamer should know
There are dozens of graphics terms PC gamers need to keep track of. We rounded them up so you know what to look for while playing games.
Nvidia is ‘no longer a graphics company’
Nvidia is an AI company more than it's a graphics company, and apparently that was an intentional shift from within the company.
Why the latest rival handheld still can’t beat the ROG Ally
The Lenovo Legion Go is one of the most impressive handhelds we've seen, but further testing reveals it exhibits some strange behavior compared to the ROG Ally.
These are the rules I live by when optimizing PC game performance
Optimizing the performance and image quality of PC games isn't easy, but these simple rules can steer you in the right direction.
This might be why the RTX 4090 is getting so expensive
Prices have been rising for Nvidia's RTX 4090 over the last several weeks, and we might finally have an explanation as to why that's the case.
When a high frame rate can lose you the game
Nvidia's Frames Win Games campaign has a lot of truth, but with DLSS 3 Frame Generation, the sentiment gets a little more complicated.
I built the best gaming PC in the world — and it wasn’t worth it
I upgraded my PC with some of the fastest components in the world and it's made my work much faster, but it barely effected my gaming at all. Here's why.
The best handheld gaming PCs you can buy
We've seen a surge in new handheld gaming PCs over the past year, but which should you buy? We've rounded up the best handheld gaming PCs.
Upgrade your PC or start from scratch? Here’s our definitive guide on the question
If your PC isn't cutting it anymore, it might be time to upgrade. But should you start from scratch or replace certain components? Let's find out.
I fell in love with this adorable mini gaming PC
Ayaneo revealed a range of new products inspired by retro designs, with the headliner being an adorable mini PC that looks like a Mac.
Steam Deck OLED review: Valve’s refreshed handheld made me a believer
The Steam Deck OLED upgrade fixes just about every glaring problem Valve's experimental first draft had.
Whatever you do, don’t buy an Nvidia GPU right now
We're already seeing deals on graphics cards for Black Friday, but now is just about the worst time to pick up a current-gen Nvidia graphics card.
A typo is ruining this $700 Asus motherboard — but there’s a fix
Weeks after the motherboard released, users are discovering that the Asus ROG Maximus Z790 EVA-02 motherboard features an embarrassing spelling mistake.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3: best settings, benchmarks, and more
We've been testing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 on PC to find the best settings to achieve the highest fps in the game.
This is the best Alienware gaming PC you can buy
Alienware is no stranger when it comes to gaming laptops, but if you are looking for a gaming desktop, this is the one you should buy.
What reviews didn’t say about the Steam Deck OLED
The Steam Deck OLED makes a great first impression, but there are a few nuanced changes that deserve a closer look.
Don’t waste your money. These are the best GPUs to buy on a budget
GPUs continue to get expensive, but the best budget GPUs still deliver excellent performance at a reasonable price.
The HP Omen 16 is an unfortunate pricing mishap
The HP Omen 16 is a solid performer, but it doesn't manage to balance premium price with equally premium features.
5 things you should never do with your gaming laptop
Gaming laptops require some specific care to keep humming along. Here are some key gaming laptop mistakes to avoid.
Steam Deck OLED fixes the worst part of Valve’s handheld
Valve surprise revealed the next version of the Steam Deck, which packs and OLED screen and slew of upgrades.
Steam Deck review: an experimental handheld that keeps improving
The Steam Deck is an incredibly powerful portable gaming device that's only improved since its launch.
I tested Intel’s new overclocking tool, and it does AI all wrong
Intel's new AI Assist feature, which promises higher overclocking performance with the touch of a button, doesn't seem to be doing much.