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Micro Center spills the beans on Alder Lake, revealing price and release date

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.
MAINGEAR R1 | RAZER EDITION

You can now buy a prebuilt Razer gaming desktop, courtesy of Maingear

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’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 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.
Concept art of an Intel DG2 graphics card.

Intel already has five gaming graphics card generations in the works

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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Xbox Game Pass finally brings Outriders to PC today

Xbox Game Pass finally brings Outriders to PC today

Microsoft announced 11 new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in October, some of which are available starting today.
New Alienware Aurora on blurred background.

Alienware celebrates 25 years with new Aurora, finally adding clear side panel

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.
Acer Orion 7000 sitting on a desk.

Acer’s first Alder Lake gaming desktop is crazy powerful and coming soon

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.
A picaresque landscape in Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker.

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker brings less change, more comfort

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker brings less change, more comfort

Promising the end of a decade-long story arc, Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker changes belts and little else.
Intel Arc Alchemist concept art.

Intel says it may not have enough Arc Alchemist cards to meet demand

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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Deltarune: The biggest unanswered questions left after Chapter 2

Deltarune: The biggest unanswered questions left after Chapter 2

Deltarune Chapter 2 released as a present to Undertale fans. Here are a few unanswered questions left at the end of the latest chapter.
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AMD warns that Windows 11 slows games by up to 15%

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.
HP x24c Curved gaming monitor with game scene on the screen, on a white background.

Don’t miss this curved gaming monitor deal at Staples right now!

Don’t miss this curved gaming monitor deal at Staples right now!

Right now, you can get the HP Gaming X24c curved gaming monitor for just $180 when you order it from Staples.
Dell xps 15 laptop with screen opened to show background and keyboard on a white background.

Dell is practically handing out XPS 13 laptops and XPS desktops

Dell is practically handing out XPS 13 laptops and XPS desktops

Right now at Dell, you can get the Dell XPS Laptop for just $750 or an XPS Desktop for only $1,010.
Someone gaming on a Surface Laptop Studio.

Is the Surface Laptop Studio a legit gaming laptop? Here’s why (and why not)

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

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

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.
A car in Forza Horizon 5.

The best games to benchmark your PC in 2022

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.
Windows 11 on a tablet.

How to start Windows 11 in Safe Mode

How to start Windows 11 in Safe Mode

If Windows 11 isn't performing as it should, then you can diagnose things by booting the operating system into Safe Mode. Here's how to do just that.
Laptop sitting on a desk showing Windows 11's built-in Microsoft Teams experience

Microsoft fixes Windows 11 PC Health Check app, extends processor compatibility

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.
A PC build setup.

Demand for PCs will stay strong in 2021, but the future doesn’t look as bright

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.
Alt + Tab on Windows 10.

Alt+Tab broken by Windows 10 update? Here’s how to fix it

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.
Intel XeSS quality comparison.

XeSS is Intel’s answer to Nvidia DLSS, and it has one big advantage

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

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.
Concept art of an Intel DG2 graphics card.

First Intel Arc graphics card has two key features to compete with Nvidia and AMD

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

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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Intel road map explained: Alder Lake, Meteor Lake, and beyond 2025

Intel road map explained: Alder Lake, Meteor Lake, and beyond 2025

Intel laid out a new road map at its Intel Accelerated event, showing the path forward through 2025. Here's what's coming down the pike.
Hunters in front of a monster in Monster Hunter World.

The best games on Steam

The best games on Steam

Even with competitors like the Epic Games Store and UPlay, Steam is the largest marketplace for PC games. Here are the best Steam games you should have.
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World of Warcraft’s biggest streamer is leading the Final Fantasy XIV charge

World of Warcraft’s biggest streamer is leading the Final Fantasy XIV charge

Thanks to a popular World of Warcraft streamer, Final Fantasy 14 has seen a startling rise in player numbers.
Xbox Series X expansion card in console.

This awesome Xbox gaming feature is coming to both Windows 11 and Windows 10

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

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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How to unlock Yareli in Warframe

How to unlock Yareli in Warframe

From gathering components and completing the Waverider quest to building the Bash Lab, here's everything you need to know about crafting Yareli in Warframe.
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The best $500 PC build for video editing

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.
A woman sits by a desk and types on a laptop that runs Windows 10.

How to check your PC’s specifications on Windows 10

How to check your PC’s specifications on Windows 10

Whether you want to build a new PC or you just want a quick reminder of what's inside your current desktop, knowing how to check PC specs is definitely useful.