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The ROG Ally X with the back shell removed.

How to replace the SSD in the ROG Ally X in a few minutes

You can replace the SSD inside the ROG Ally X in just a few minutes, and in this guide, we'll show you how we did it.
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Intel processors next to each other.

Intel ‘disgustingly’ rejected some faulty CPU returns, YouTuber says

Intel has addressed the instability issue on its 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs, but a YouTuber says the problem goes deeper.
Computing News
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 review: the best way to waste $1,600

If you have $1,600 just lying around, the RTX 4090 is a game-changing GPU. Most people don't, which is where things get tricky for the RTX 4090.
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Steam Deck held between two hands.

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.
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The Ryzen 7 7800X3D installed in a motherboard.

AMD’s new Ryzen 9000 CPU gets beaten by an unexpected rival

AMD's 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X has been tested, and a last-gen CPU puts it to shame when it comes to games.
Computing News
Promo art for Super Mario Galaxy 2.

The best Wii games of all time

Nintendo shook up the gaming world with the Wii and its unique control scheme. Here are our picks for the best Wii games.
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Elden Ring running on the Asus ROG Ally X.

I put the new ROG Ally X up against the original ROG Ally

How does Asus' new ROG Ally X gaming handheld stack up against its predecessors? Find everything you need to know in our comparison guide.
Computing Guides
Intel's 14900K CPU socketed in a motherboard.

Intel breaks silence on disastrous instability problem

Intel has finally narrowed down the cause of instability on 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs, but we still don't have a fix.
Computing News
Asus ROG Ally and Steam Deck sitting next to each other.

Asus ROG Ally vs. Steam Deck: here’s how they compare

Both versions of Asus' ROG Ally are here now, so how do they compare to the Steam Deck? We put all three devices head-to-head.
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The back of the Nvidia RTX 4080 Super graphics card.

We have bad news about the RTX 5090

A well-known hardware leaker suggests that Nvidia's RTX 5090 won't show up this year, countering several rumors.
Computing News
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How I fixed the most annoying part of PC gaming

You have to get through half a dozen launchers to access all of your games on PC, and it's the most annoying part of PC gaming. Here's how I fixed it.
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A Windows version from 1992 is saving Southwest’s butt right now

Southwest hasn't been impacted by the CrowdStrike outage, and that's reportedly because it's still running Windows 3.1.
Computing News
A hand holding AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X.

AMD just snatched the performance crown, even with an impaired Ryzen 9 9950X

An early sample of AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X has been tested, and it already manages to beat the Intel Core i9-14900KS.
Computing News
The Asus ROG NUC 970 sitting on a table.

Asus ROG NUC 970 review: an impossibly small PC

The Asus ROG NUC 970 is an impossibly small desktop, but looking closer at the performance reveals why it's so tiny.
Computing Reviews
Nvidia introducing its Blackwell GPU architecture at GTC 2024.

This toolkit just upended Nvidia’s dominance over pro GPUs

The new Scale toolkit promises to be a drop-in replacement for Nvidia CUDA, and that could have major implications.
Computing News
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D installed in a motherboard.

AMD has a new motherboard, but you should avoid it at all costs

AMD is introducing the B840 motherboard chipset, which sounds like a slightly downgraded version of B850. It cuts a major feature, however.
Computing News
Someone holding the Core i9-12900KS processor.

Intel can’t stay silent for much longer

Instability issues with 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs still haven't been resolved, and Intel's silence on the matter can't continue.
Computing Features
The Eero 6+ router sitting on a desk.

I gave my Wi-Fi a makeover with this router that’s on sale for Prime Day

I ignored my Wi-Fi setup for far too long. Don't make the same mistake I did, so pick up this router on Prime Day.
Computing Features
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Somehow, AMD made me a believer in AI PC games

AMD says that AI will "dream up" parts of your PC games in the future. I asked the company how we get there and what that looks like.
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A hand holding AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X.

I saw AMD’s Ryzen 9000 CPUs in action, but I still have one big question

I know just about everything concerning AMD's new Ryzen 9000 CPUs after seeing them in action, but I still have one lingering question.
Computing News
AMD Zen 5 Tech Day.

AMD is uncharacteristically restricting its awesome new CPU feature

We learned about AMD's Curve Shaper feature recently, but after speaking with the company, it seems the feature is exclusive to Ryzen 9000 chips.
Computing News
The Asus ROG Azoth Extreme among accessories.

Excellent ROG Azoth Extreme keyboard probably costs more than your graphics card

The Asus ROG Azoth Extreme wears its name proudly with one of the most premium designs I've ever seen, but its price is almost impossible to stomach.
Computing Reviews
A pack of Kuai Kuai sitting on a gaming PC.

This pack of corn puffs hasn’t left my gaming PC — here’s why

I carried a small piece of Taiwan home with me, and it's this pack of corn puffs that haven't left the side of my gaming PC.
Computing Features
A Steam library filled with custom artwork.

My Steam library (probably) looks better than yours

There's a treasure trove of customization options within Steam that can turn a bland library into something unique to you.
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A speedrunner playing a game at Awesome Games Done Quick.

They raised $50 million for charity with dusty consoles. Here’s how

Games Done Quick has raised over $50 million for charity over the past 14 years. Here's the tech that keeps the show going.
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Lies of P on the KTC G42P5.

What is anti-aliasing? TAA, FXAA, DLAA, and more explained

You'll find anti-aliasing in just about every PC game available today. We're here to tell you what anti-aliasing is, from TAA to FXAA, and explain how it works.
Computing Guides
A PC featuring Lian Li's wireless RGB ecosystem showcased at Computex 2024.

This is the PC gaming hardware I’m still looking forward to in 2024

We're halfway through 2024, but there's still a ton of PC gaming hardware on the way. Here's what I'm looking forward to the most.
Computing Features
Someone using the Logitech G309 gaming mouse.

Logitech has a new gaming mouse, and it looks incredible

New gaming mice struggle to stand out, but Logitech's new $80 G309 truly looks like something special.
Computing News
The Notepad app on Windows 11.

It only took 41 years, but Notepad just got its most important update ever

After 41 years, Microsoft has added two essential features to its storied Notepad app in Windows 11, and you can get them now.
Computing News
Forza Horizon 5 running on an Asus gaming monitor.

This is the best PC gaming hardware I’ve reviewed this year — so far

We're halfway through 2024, and we've already seen a ton of PC gaming hardware. Here's the best hardware we've tested so far this year.
Computing Features
Core i9-12900KS processor socketed in a motherboard.

Intel just discontinued a CPU that’s only 2 years old

Intel is discontinuing several CPU models, including the Core i9-12900KS that was released just two years ago.
Computing News
The ExpressVPN app on Android.

5 VPNs you should use instead of ExpressVPN or NordVPN

ExpressVPN and NordVPN are two of the most popular VPNs around, but they aren't the right pick for everyone. Here are 5 alternatives to keep in mind.
Computing Features
The board of the RTX 4090 Super graphics card.

This GPU just beat the RTX 4090 — and Nvidia didn’t make it

The team at Teclab spliced together components from different graphics cards to make a GPU that's 13% faster than the RTX 4090.
Computing News
The RTX 4080 in a running test bench.

This could be the reason you upgrade your GPU

Nvidia, AMD, and Intel are all looking toward neural compression techniques, and they may play a big role in the next generation of graphics cards.
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