Are Windows 11 security features killing your gaming performance? You might be surprised
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, please don’t make the same mistake with the Ryzen 7 7700X3D
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.
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs. Intel Core i9-13900K: a close battle
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 Core i9-13900K and Core i5-13600K review: Let the CPU battle begin
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 Raptor Lake CPUs: Everything we know about the 13th-gen processors
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.
Gotham Knights resurrects Arkham Knight’s massive stuttering problems
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.
Uncharted Legacy of Thieves PC performance guide: Best settings for high fps
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 best games to show off Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4090
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.
Intel XeSS vs. Nvidia DLSS vs. AMD Super Resolution: supersampling showdown
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.
The RTX 4080 unlaunch is the worst news for GPU prices since crypto
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 is ‘unlaunching’ the 12GB RTX 4080
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 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.
How does Cyberpunk 2077 run in 2022? Benchmarks, DLSS 3, and ray tracing tested
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.
The RTX 4090 is already sold out. Here’s how you can still get one
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 is finally refreshing the Surface Studio 2 (four years later)
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.
We overclocked MSI’s beastly RTX 4090 Suprim X. Here’s what happened
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 review: the best way to waste $1,600
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.
Why you shouldn’t buy the RTX 4090 on release day
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.
What is Intel XeSS, and how does it compare to Nvidia DLSS?
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.
Intel Arc Alchemist: specs, pricing, release date, performance
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 and A750 review: The right GPU at the right time
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.
It turns out AMD isn’t cutting GPU prices after all
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 is already disappointing, but there’s still hope
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 says Moore’s Law is alive and well. Nvidia says it’s dead. Which is right?
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?
Why it’s hard recommending AMD Ryzen 7000 after Intel’s Raptor Lake launch
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.
Samsung’s slidable PC display makes foldables seem archaic
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 on high GPU prices: ‘You should be frustrated’
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.
Intel 13th-gen Raptor Lake arrives just in time to hit back at AMD
Intel 13th-gen Raptor Lake arrives just in time to hit back at AMD
Intel's 13th-gen Raptor Lake processors are arriving just in time to compete with AMD, headlined by the 24-core Core i9-13900K.
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X review: Zen 4 strikes back
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X review: Zen 4 strikes back
AMD is back in full force with the Ryzen 9 7950X, reclaiming the crown for the fastest CPU on the market.
AMD Ryzen 7000 vs. Ryzen 5000: specs, performance, and more compared
AMD Ryzen 7000 vs. Ryzen 5000: specs, performance, and more compared
Ryzen 7000 is almost here, but does it offer a real improvement over Ryzen 5000? We break down all the differences in specs, power, and performance.
How Nvidia’s DLSS 3 works (and why AMD FSR can’t catch up for now)
How Nvidia’s DLSS 3 works (and why AMD FSR can’t catch up for now)
Nvidia's new DLSS 3 has a lot going on. We break down how it works and why AMD's FSR can't catch up, at least for the time being.
Why AMD doesn’t need to beat the RTX 4090 to overtake Nvidia
Why AMD doesn’t need to beat the RTX 4090 to overtake Nvidia
Nvidia raised prices for the RTX 4090, which gives AMD a unique opportunity to steal GPU crown even with lower performance.
Nvidia is betting on software for the RTX 4090, and that’s the right call
Nvidia is betting on software for the RTX 4090, and that’s the right call
The RTX 4090 looks like a monster graphics card, but the software it supports is much more important to the future of gaming than its raw performance.
The Windows 11 2022 update is what we should have seen from the start
The Windows 11 2022 update is what we should have seen from the start
Windows 11 is getting its first major update, and it finally makes the operating system feel like the tool it should've been at launch.