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The RTX 5090 sitting on a pink background.

Nvidia RTX 5090 review: fast, but not nearly twice as fast

The RTX 5090 is the most insane graphics card Nvidia has ever released, and that's exactly why it's so impressive.
The RTX 5090 sitting on top of the RTX 4080.

The RTX 5090 is absolutely stunning — but Nvidia made one annoying change

Nvidia's RTX 5090 Founder's Edition is one of the best-looking GPUs I've ever seen, but it has one annoying problem.
A hand grabbing MSI's RTX 4090 Suprim X.

Nvidia might’ve just given you a reason to skip RTX 50-series

Nvidia's upcoming RTX 50-series GPUs have some exclusive features, but Nvidia doesn't rule out the possibility of backporting them.
Path of Exile 2 running on an Asus gaming monitor.

Forget DLSS 4 — this app already does multi-frame generation

DLSS 4 promises multi-frame generation to RTX 50-series GPU, but this app includes the feature for any graphics card.
The back of the Intel Arc B580 graphics card.

3 GPUs you should buy instead of the Intel Arc B580

Intel's Arc B580 is wildly popular, so much so that it's sold out everywhere. Here are some alternatives to keep in mind.
Fans on the Intel Arc B570.

Intel’s Arc B570 puts up an impressive fight against the RTX 4060

Intel just released one of the you can buy — the Arc B570. As you can read in my , it delivers solid gaming performance at 1080p, and at a price we haven’t seen in years. But it faces some stiff competition from Nvidia in the form of the . I put the two budget […]
The Intel Arc B570 sitting on a pink background.

Intel Arc B570 review: get it while it’s hot

Intel's new $220 Arc B570 puts up an impressive fight, and marks a return of truly budget GPU offerings.
Nvidia's RTX 5090 sitting at CES 2025.

Nvidia says the RTX 5080 is ‘about’ 15% faster than the RTX 4080 without DLSS

Nvidia has provided some more concrete performance estimates for its upcoming RTX 50-series graphics cards without DLSS turned on.
G-Assist

Nvidia just announced an app that every PC gamer should install

Nvidia's Project G-Assist is coming in February, and it already has a ton of promise for PC gamers.
Two graphics cards sitting on top of each other.

The RTX 5060 will be Nvidia’s most important GPU, and I’m worried about it

Nvidia hasn't announced the RTX 5060 yet, but I'm already worried about how the card will perform when it shows up.
A scene from Fortnite running in Unreal Engine 5.

This new DirectX feature could completely change how PC games work

Microsoft is enabling neural rendering in DirectX, opening up the new rendering technique to GPUs from all brands.
The Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU.

Nvidia celebrates Trump, slams Biden for putting AI in jeopardy

Nvidia has some harsh words for the outgoing Biden administration and high praise for the upcoming Trump administration concerning AI.
DLSS 4 in Cyberpunk 2077.

Nvidia’s DLSS 4 isn’t what you think it is. Let’s debunk the myths

Nvidia's new DLSS 4 feature is an exciting update for RTX users, but it's been drowned in a sea of assumptions and misunderstandings.
The Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS installed.

The stars are aligning for a perfect PC handheld — but one thing’s missing

There were major advancements in the state of handheld gaming PCs at CES 2025, but Nvidia is still completely absent from that conversation.
Nvidia CEO Jensen in front of a background.

Nvidia won CES 2025, and the RTX 5090 has nothing to do with it

I'm not any more happy about a $2,000 graphics card, but there's no denying that Nvidia stomped AMD and Intel at CES 2025.
Jacob Roach playing a game on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 monitor.

These are the best monitors I saw at CES 2025

We saw dozens of monitors at CES 2025, but these five truly stood above the rest of the pack.
Gigabyte's RX 9070 XT GPU.

Don’t worry — AMD’s RX 9070 XT is set to launch in a matter of ‘weeks’

You can put your worries about the AMD RX 9070 XT to rest. The cards will show up in a matter of "weeks," AMD tells me.
Nvidia's RTX 5090 sitting at CES 2025.

Here’s how Nvidia’s CEO defends the RTX 5090’s $2,000 price tag

The RTX 5090 is the most expensive graphics cards Nvidia has ever released. Here's how the company's CEO defends the price.
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i laptop sitting in front of a window.

Lenovo completely redesigned my favorite gaming laptop from last year

I've been recommending the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i for years, but at CES 2025, Lenovo is upending its winning formula.
The Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS installed.

Lenovo’s new Z2 handheld is the Steam Deck we’ve all been waiting for

It might be Lenovo's worst-kept secret, but a new version of the Legion Go packing SteamOS is coming soon.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 top down view showing keyboard.

Lenovo is removing the iconic Trackpoint with its new ThinkPad X9

Lenovo's iconic Trackpoint has been on ThinkPad laptops for decades, but it's biting the dust at CES 2025.
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang showing off the RTX 5090 at CES 2025.

Check your expectations — Nvidia’s RTX 50-series benchmarks don’t tell the full story

Nvidia claims its new RTX 50-series GPUs are twice as fast as the previous generation, but that claim doesn't tell the full story.
Asus Zephyrus G14 and G16 laptops sitting next to each other.

Asus’ new Zephyrus G14 is getting an RTX 5080 upgrade

Asus is addressing the performance criticisms of the Zephyrus G14 by cramming an RTX 5080 into the 14-inch laptop.
The 2025 XG Mobile.

Asus is finally making its external graphics card useful

Asus' XG Mobile external graphics card has a full redesign for 2025, and it looks mighty impressive already.
Someone holding the Acer Nitro Blaze 11 handheld.

Acer made an 11-inch handheld gaming PC, and it’s the craziest thing I’ve seen at CES

Acer's new handheld gaming PC packs an 11-inch screen, and it's undoubtedly one of the craziest things I've seen out of CES this year.
The HP Omen 16L gaming desktop sitting on a desk.

I don’t understand HP’s new tiny gaming desktop

The HP Omen 16L is the smallest gaming desktop the company has ever released, but it has some strange design choices.
The HyperX Saga Pro with its components taken apart.

I broke HyperX’s new gaming mouse — on purpose

HyperX's new gaming mouse puts you in control, allowing you to customize just about every aspect of it.
A range of Nvidia RTX 50-series graphics cards.

Nvidia’s RTX 5090 is just as insane as you think — it’s $2,000 and twice as fast as the RTX 4090

Nvidia's massive RTX 5090 is official, and it's just as insane as the rumors and leaks said it would be.
The MSI Forge GK600 keyboard.

MSI just embarrassed everyone with its new $80 keyboard

MSI's new $80 keyboard goes far beyond what other brands are offering, not just at this price, but in general.
AMD announcing FSR 4 during CES 2025.

AMD is conceding to Nvidia with the RX 9070 XT and FSR 4

AMD is giving up the flagship battle with Nvidia, but there's still plenty to get excited about with the new RX 9070 XT.
Steam Deck and ROG Ally sitting together on a table.

AMD’s new Ryzen Z2 chip promises ‘console-class’ performance for handhelds

AMD's hotly anticipated Ryzen Z2 range is finally here, and it'll start showing up in handhelds within months.
AMD announcing the 9950X3D.

AMD is doing a victory lap with the new Ryzen 9 9950X3D

AMD has already claimed the top slot for gaming CPUs, but the Ryzen 9 9950X3D looks to extend that lead further.
intels new 24 core cpu proves it hasnt forgotten about gaming laptops intel ultra 200hx announcement

Intel’s new 24-core CPU proves it hasn’t forgotten about gaming laptops

Don't worry, Intel hasn't forgotten about gamers. And it has a new monster 24-core laptop CPU to prove it.
The Samsung Odyssey 37-inch 4K monitor.

Samsung has a 4K monitor unlike any I’ve ever seen before

Samsung has two exciting new monitors for CES 2025, one of which is a 4K display unlike any I've ever seen.