I found the best (and only sensible) PC case for the RTX 4090
I found the best (and only sensible) PC case for the RTX 4090
PC cases usually aren't exciting, but with massive graphics cards like the RTX 4090 threatening to melt up, Hyte's new Y40 is designed for high-end PCs in 2023.
AMD’s Ryzen 9 7950X3D pricing keeps the pressure on Intel
AMD’s Ryzen 9 7950X3D pricing keeps the pressure on Intel
AMD finally announced pricing and availability for its upcoming Ryzen 9 7950X3D, and it doesn't carry a price increase compared to the base processor.
GPU prices and availability (February 2023): how much are GPUs today?
GPU prices and availability (February 2023): how much are GPUs today?
You can finally buy a graphics card thanks to falling GPU prices. Here's how Nvidia and AMD GPU pricing look in February 2023.
Alienware Aurora R15 review: fixing a critical issue
Alienware Aurora R15 review: fixing a critical issue
Alienware's long-running Aurora line sees iterative updates every year, but 2023 brings a critical change that makes it a much more attractive gaming desktop.
Intel targets RTX 3060 takedown with Arc Alchemist price cut
Intel targets RTX 3060 takedown with Arc Alchemist price cut
Intel is slashing the price of its Arc A750 graphics card in an attempt to take down Nvidia's popular RTX 3060 graphics card.
The first RTX 4080 laptops are much cheaper than we expected
The first RTX 4080 laptops are much cheaper than we expected
Alienware finally debuted pricing for a trio of upcoming RTX 4080 laptops, and the prices are much cheaper than we originally anticipated.
Apple Mac mini M2 buying guide: don’t make this mistake
Apple Mac mini M2 buying guide: don’t make this mistake
The Apple Mac mini M2 is an impressive desktop, but don't make this critical mistake when picking one up.
I built a couch gaming PC that puts the PS5 to shame — and you can too
I built a couch gaming PC that puts the PS5 to shame — and you can too
You haven't been able to beat the PS5 with a custom PC for a couple of years, but now is the time for PCs to make a comeback. Here's the build you need.
If you think PCs are dying, you haven’t been paying attention
If you think PCs are dying, you haven’t been paying attention
Microsoft and Intel are down bad right now, but that doesn't mean it's time to declare that PCs are dead once again.
Turns out DirectStorage isn’t killing frame rates in Forspoken after all
Turns out DirectStorage isn’t killing frame rates in Forspoken after all
New performance testing shows that DirectStorage isn't actually killing your frame rate in Forspoken.
The best capture cards for 2023: Xbox, PlayStation, and PC
The best capture cards for 2023: Xbox, PlayStation, and PC
One of the best capture cards will help you stream or record your gameplay at the highest possible quality. Here are the capture devices we recommend in 2023.
Apple Mac Mini M2 vs. M1: don’t make a buying mistake
Apple Mac Mini M2 vs. M1: don’t make a buying mistake
Apple's Mac Mini M2 offers better performance than the M1, but is the new desktop worth it with last-gen models going for bargain prices?
I can’t believe I’m recommending Forspoken on PS5 over PC
I can’t believe I’m recommending Forspoken on PS5 over PC
Forspoken's PC port includes additional features over the PS5 version, but you should stick with the console release if you want a smooth experience.
How to recall an email in Outlook
How to recall an email in Outlook
Recalling a message is one of the most useful features of Microsoft Outlook. Here's how to recall an email you didn't mean to send in Outlook on desktop.
Don’t wait on next-gen gaming laptops — here’s what you should buy instead
Don’t wait on next-gen gaming laptops — here’s what you should buy instead
Next-gen gaming laptops are arriving in a few weeks, but you shouldn't wait on them. Here's why and the laptops you should buy instead.
Is Apple’s Mac Mini M2 any good? Here’s what reviews say
Is Apple’s Mac Mini M2 any good? Here’s what reviews say
Apple's hotly-anticipated Mac Mini M2 launches in a matter of hours, but how does it hold up? The first batch of reviews is finally in.
Asus’ ROG Azoth is somehow better than my custom gaming keyboard
Asus’ ROG Azoth is somehow better than my custom gaming keyboard
The Asus ROG Azoth combines mainstream features and enthusiast quality for a reasonable price.
The best 13-inch laptops for 2023
The best 13-inch laptops for 2023
It doesn't matter if you're a student, gamer, or just an everyday user. Our list of the best 13-inch laptops has an option for everyone.
DirectX 12 vs. DirectX 11: which is best for PC gaming?
DirectX 12 vs. DirectX 11: which is best for PC gaming?
DirectX 12 has been around for a few years, but some games still use DirectX 11. We break down differences between the graphics APIs so you know which to use.
What is DirectX, and why is it important for PC games?
What is DirectX, and why is it important for PC games?
DirectX is a bit of hidden tech that helps your game talk to your GPU. Here, we break down what DirectX is, and why DirectX 12 Ultimate is so important.
ChatGPT agrees: it shouldn’t write the articles you read
ChatGPT agrees: it shouldn’t write the articles you read
A story about AI-generated articles has taken the internet by storm, but AI bot ChatGPT itself says that AI shouldn't be used to generate content.
The most demanding PC games we’re looking forward to in 2023
The most demanding PC games we’re looking forward to in 2023
2023 brings Unreal Engine 5, new ray tracing options, and a slew of AAA releases. Here are the most demanding PC games we're looking at this year.
The best Intel processors for 2023
The best Intel processors for 2023
Now that Raptor Lake is here, it's time to revisit the best Intel processors on the market. And buyers are spoiled with options right now.
GeForce Now Ultimate is a winner, even halfway across the country
GeForce Now Ultimate is a winner, even halfway across the country
Nvidia gave us early access to the upcoming GeForce Now Ultimate tier, and we pushed the service to its absolute limits to see how good it is.
I switched to an AMD GPU for a month — here’s why I don’t miss Nvidia
I switched to an AMD GPU for a month — here’s why I don’t miss Nvidia
I switched to AMD's new flagship GPU for a month, and after using it every day, I don't miss Nvidia as much as I thought I would.
Gaming monitors have been lying to us, and it’s time they stopped
Gaming monitors have been lying to us, and it’s time they stopped
Gaming monitors have been marketed with misleading specs and branding for years. Here's where I want to see gaming displays do better in 2023.
8K gaming monitors: here’s why you shouldn’t expect them in 2023
8K gaming monitors: here’s why you shouldn’t expect them in 2023
The start of 2023 brings the first hint of 8K gaming monitors, but we're still a few years away from 8K gaming displays being viable.
Another high-profile PC game calls for 32GB of RAM
Another high-profile PC game calls for 32GB of RAM
Hogwarts Legacy's PC requirements are out, and they may prompt you to upgrade your PC before the game is here.
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X vs. Ryzen 5 7600: is cheaper better?
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X vs. Ryzen 5 7600: is cheaper better?
The new Ryzen 5 7600 is a great processor, so much so that it makes the older Ryzen 5 7600X look like a complete waste of money.
AMD may have just leaked the Ryzen 9 7950X3D release date
AMD may have just leaked the Ryzen 9 7950X3D release date
AMD briefly posted a release date for its upcoming Ryzen 9 7950X3D on its website, but it may have been an accident.
Samsung Odyssey OLED 49 vs. Odyssey Neo G9 (2023)
Samsung Odyssey OLED 49 vs. Odyssey Neo G9 (2023)
Samsung's Odyssey OLED G9 and Odyssey Neo G9 (2023) are both 32:9 behemoth gaming monitors, but which one is the better option? We put them head-to-head.
Samsung’s new Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor is beautiful, but it has a fatal flaw
Samsung’s new Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor is beautiful, but it has a fatal flaw
Samsung's 2023 Odyssey Neo G9 is a beautiful monitor, and I loved seeing it at CES. It's just a shame that it might be dead on arrival when it releases.
You can buy this LCD mod for one of the best PC cases now
You can buy this LCD mod for one of the best PC cases now
The Hyte Y60 is one of the most popular PC cases on the market, and the company is now officially selling on the most popular mods running in the community.
The best free-to-play games for 2023
The best free-to-play games for 2023
Although the free-to-play group gets a bad rap, there are plenty of games that offer dozens (and even hundreds) of hours of gameplay without asking for a dime.