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Scott Herkalman holding the RX 7900 XTX graphics card.

AMD’s new RX 7900 XTX is here, and it dramatically undercuts Nvidia

AMD announced its RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT graphics cards, which contrary to GPU pricing trends, aren't coming with a cost increase this generation.
Frank Azor presenting at AMD's RDNA 3 launch event.

AMD previews FSR 3.0, which now includes frame generation

AMD is already gearing up to release FSR 3.0, which takes the fight back to Nvidia with frame generation capabilities.
Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 with an HDR demo on screen.

Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 review: the gaming monitor to beat

Samsung's Odyssey Neo G8 marks a new milestone with a 240Hz, 4K panel. Its fantastic HDR performance and vibrant colors are just the cherries on top.
Henry Cavill lifting a gaming PC off a table.

Henry Cavill explains why he’s waiting on the RTX 4090

It's established that the Man of Steel himself, Henry Cavill, is an avid PC gamer. And he's looking into some big upgrades for his rig in the near future.
Characters facing forwards in Modern Warfare II screenshot.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 (2022) PC performance guide: Best settings for high fps

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 (2022) is available now on PC. Here are the best settings to optimize your performance, along with XeSS, DLSS, and FSR testing.
Robin crouching with Gotham City in the background.

What is frame time, and why is it so important in games?

Frame rate is important and usually steals the limelight for gaming performance. But frame time can say a lot more about how well a game actually runs.
A PS5 standing on a table, with purple lights around it.

Two years later, the PS5 could never live up to its performance promises

Next-gen consoles aren't feeling as next-gen now, as multiple games release with a strict 30 fps cap.
A gaming laptop with the ReSpec brand over it.

Are Windows 11 security features killing your gaming performance? You might be surprised

Windows 11's security features kill your gaming performance, right? Microsoft brought this year-old issue back up, and we think it is high time to revisit it.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D socketed in a motherboard.

AMD, please don’t make the same mistake with the Ryzen 7 7700X3D

AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D was the best gaming processor on the market, but only for about six months. Hopefully the Ryzen 7 7700X3D will have more time to shine.
Intel Core i9-13900K held between fingertips.

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs. Intel Core i9-13900K: a close battle

Intel's Core i9-13900K is here, but how does it hold up to AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X? Here, we break down the performance and pricing to see how they stack up.
Intel processors next to each other.

Intel Core i9-13900K and Core i5-13600K review: Let the CPU battle begin

Intel isn't shooting to the top of the performance charts with the Core i9-13900K and Core i5-13600K, but it doesn't need to with the value these CPUs offer.
Intel Core i5-13600K installed in a motherboard.

Intel Raptor Lake CPUs: Everything we know about the 13th-gen processors

Raptor Lake is Intel's 13th generation of processors, and they're finally here. Here's everything you need to know about specs, pricing, and performance.
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Gotham Knights resurrects Arkham Knight’s massive stuttering problems

Gotham Knights on PC is off to a rough start with major stuttering issues regardless of how powerful your PC is.
Nathan Drake swimming under water in Uncharted 4.

Uncharted Legacy of Thieves PC performance guide: Best settings for high fps

Uncharted is now on PC, and it looks better than ever. Here's how to find the best settings to have the smoothest experience possible.
The RTX 4090 graphics card sitting on a table with a dark green background.

The best games to show off Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4090

The RTX 4090 is insanely powerful, but there are only a few games that let the GPU shine. Here are the best games to play on Nvidia's latest GPU.
A quality comparison of Intel XeSS.

Intel XeSS vs. Nvidia DLSS vs. AMD Super Resolution: supersampling showdown

Intel XeSS, Nvidia DLSS, and AMD FSR all accomplish the same goal, but they do so in very different ways. Here's how they stack up against each other.
GeForce logo on the RTX 3080.

The RTX 4080 unlaunch is the worst news for GPU prices since crypto

Nvidia earned back some favor with gamers by unlaunching the misleading 12GB RTX 4080, but that shouldn't distract from GPU prices going through the roof.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

Nvidia is ‘unlaunching’ the 12GB RTX 4080

The 12GB RTX 4080 is no more. Nvidia is unlaunching the card due to the confusing nature of having two RTX 4080 models in its lineup.

The best Tales games, ranked from best to worst

The Tales series has a storied history spanning multiple decades and diverse entries. Our ranking of the best Tales games shows you which ones to play first.
Cyberpunk 2077 on the MSI Optix MPG 32 QD.

How does Cyberpunk 2077 run in 2022? Benchmarks, DLSS 3, and ray tracing tested

Cyberpunk 2077 remains one of the most demanding PC games available today. Here's how it holds up in 2022 with ray tracing, DLSS 3, and FSR.
A hand grabbing MSI's RTX 4090 Suprim X.

The RTX 4090 is already sold out. Here’s how you can still get one

The RTX 4090 is already out of stock, but you can still pick up Nvidia's latest GPU in several prebuilt desktop PCs.
Microsoft Surface Studio 2+ sitting flat on a table.

Microsoft is finally refreshing the Surface Studio 2 (four years later)

Microsoft is finally refreshing the Surface Studio 2 with the aptly named Surface Studio 2+. Its specs show it's behind out of the gate, though.
MSI RTX 4090 Suprim X on a pink background.

We overclocked MSI’s beastly RTX 4090 Suprim X. Here’s what happened

MSI's RTX 4090 Suprim X is a monster graphics card, but can it go further? Here's how it scales with a little overclocking power.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

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

If you have $1,600 just laying 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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Why you shouldn’t buy the RTX 4090 on release day

Don't worry about getting your F5 key ready for the RTX 4090 release. It will likely sell out, but we aren't headed for another two years of high GPU prices.
Intel XeSS visualized.

What is Intel XeSS, and how does it compare to Nvidia DLSS?

Intel XeSS is a feature for Arc Alchemist graphics cards. Here's what you need to know about it, how it can enhance PC games, and how it performs.
Two intel Arc graphics cards on a pink background.

Intel Arc Alchemist: specs, pricing, release date, performance

Intel has finally released its Arc Alchemist graphics cards. Here's everything we know about Intel Arc Alchemist's release date, performance, and specs.
Intel Arc A770 GPU installed in a test bench.

Intel Arc A770 and A750 review: The right GPU at the right time

The Arc A770 and A750 are Intel's first gaming graphics cards, and they're sure to shake up the market at mainstream price points.
AMD RX 6950 XT graphics card on a pink background.

It turns out AMD isn’t cutting GPU prices after all

Nearly two weeks ago, AMD shared a chart implying it was reducing the list prices of its RX 6000 GPUs, but it turns out that's not the case.
Intel XeSS visualized.

Intel XeSS is already disappointing, but there’s still hope

Death Stranding and Shadow of the Tomb Raider support Intel's new XeSS feature, but they're a bad first showcase for the new tech.
Intel CEO and Nvidia CEO, side by side.

Intel says Moore’s Law is alive and well. Nvidia says it’s dead. Which is right?

Nvidia's CEO boldly declared Moore's law is dead last week. Intel is saying the opposite. So, who's right?
The Ryzen 9 7950X socketed into a motherboard.

Why it’s hard recommending AMD Ryzen 7000 after Intel’s Raptor Lake launch

AMD's newly released Ryzen 9 7950X is the fastest CPU you can buy. But it's still very hard to recommend it right now with Raptor Lake's impending release.
A foldable screen shown at Intel Innovation.

Samsung’s slidable PC display makes foldables seem archaic

Samsung debuted something a little different during Intel's Innovation event: A rollable screen that you can retract into the body of the display.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger presenting Arc Alchemist GPUs.

Intel CEO on high GPU prices: ‘You should be frustrated’

Intel revealed the pricing and release date for its upcoming Arc Alchemist GPUs, along with a sobering message on high GPU prices: "ou should be frustrated.