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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D socketed in a motherboard.

AMD quietly slashes the prices of some of its best CPUs

AMD has just quietly lowered the prices of many Zen 3 processors, making for some outstanding deals.
Gamer in front of a PC that has the ASRock side panel screen on it.

This ASRock gadget turns your PC case into a proper monitor

ASRock came up with a fun gadget for PC owners, but unfortunately, only a limited number of people will be able to use it.
RTX 4090.

Move over, 4K — Nvidia’s RTX 4090 introduces 13K gaming

Nvidia's RTX 4090 just managed to hit a new milestone -- it proved that it can run a game at 13K resolution.
The top of the Nvidia RTX 4080 cooler.

Nvidia RTX 4080 is almost here — with wildly varying prices

Nvidia's upcoming RTX 4080 graphics card is starting to appear at various retailers, but the prices are very inconsistent.
CableMod's power adapter for the RTX 4090 GPU.

This adapter could stop RTX 4090s from melting — but there’s a catch

CableMod has revealed the designs of its upcoming power adapters for the Nvidia RTX 4090. Will this fix the melting problem?
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card is shown flying over green perspective lines.

The canceled Nvidia RTX 4080 12GB takes a beating in benchmarks

Nvidia's 'unlaunched' RTX 4080 12GB was not meant to be, but it was still made, and we now know how it performs in benchmarks.
The RTX 4090 graphics card on a table alongside a set of cables held in hand.

Why Nvidia RTX 4090 GPUs are melting right in people’s PCs

Reports of Nvidia's RTX 4090 graphics card burning up have started to emerge. Here's what's really happening.
A melted power connector on the Nvidia RTX 4090.

Nvidia is taking unprecedented steps to fix the RTX 4090 melting problem

Nvidia seems to be ready to take some serious steps in order to fix the RTX 4090 melting problem. Here's what we know.
A gamer sits in front of the Evnia Philips gaming monitor.

This new Philips monitor is an ultra-bright mini-LED gaming beast

Philips has just announced the arrival of its new Evnia gaming brand, starting with an impressive mini-LED monitor.
Nvidia's Ada Lovelace GPU.

Nvidia may already be moving on from the RTX 4090, and that’s bad news for gamers

Nvidia may be changing lanes and switching its focus away from the RTX 4090 and onto a different kind of graphics solution.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

This RTX 4090 GPU has a huge problem. It caught fire

There might be a problem with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090, and it's bad enough that the power connector actually burned up.
Intel Core i9-12900K in a motherboard.

Intel Core i9-13900K vs. Core i9-12900K: Is it worth the upgrade?

Intel's latest flagship, the Core i9-13900K, brings up the core count and offers various upgrades. How does it compare to the Core i9-12900K?
The BenQ Mobiuz EX3410R monitor.

The best gaming monitors under $1,000: curved, ultrawide, 4K, and more

If you're in the market for a new gaming monitor, you should make sure not to miss these fantastic models priced under $1,000.
Promotional photo of an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 graphics card.

Nvidia just changed its mind on a controversial cryptomining feature

It seems that Nvidia may have changed its mind about allowing cryptomining on RTX 30-series graphics cards.
Person using a gaming monitor.

Microsoft’s DirectStorage may improve loading times by 200%, but don’t get too excited

Microsoft has introduced GPU decompression to DirectStorage 1.1, resulting in up to three times faster loading in games. There's a catch, though.
Intel Arc A770 GPU installed in a test bench.

How much does Intel Arc cost? Arc Alchemist buying guide

Intel Arc Alchemist graphics cards are out now, at least the A770, A750, and A380. Here's where to shop if you want to buy an Intel Arc GPU.
A Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti sits on a silver table.

Nvidia serves up a free 24% boost in gaming performance

Nvidia's latest driver update adds support for the RTX 4090, but it does more than that -- it boosts gaming performance across the board.
AMD Radeon RX 6900 graphics card hovers over an AMD red and black background.

This new leak spells bad news for AMD Radeon RX 7000

A new leak suggests that AMD's upcoming RDNA 3 graphics cards lineup may not be as competitive as many have hoped.
Nvidia logo.

Nvidia expands DLSS 2 support, but DLSS 3 remains elusive

New games are adding support for Nvidia's DLSS technology, but there are still few titles that will support DLSS 3.
Using a Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 sitting on a couch with a dog.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 vs. Surface Laptop 4: Is the upgrade worth it?

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 has finally been unveiled, but is it a good upgrade from the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4?
AMD Radeon RX 6900 graphics card hovers over an AMD red and black background.

AMD’s best GPU is up to $1,000 cheaper than it was a few months ago

The prices of AMD GPUs are dropping rapidly. The Radeon RX 6900 XT is now at the lowest price it's ever been.
Nvidia and AMD's CEOs side-by-side.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 vs. AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT: battle of the flagships

Nvidia's new flagship, the GeForce RTX 4090, delivers next-level performance. How does it compare to AMD's best GPU, the Radeon RX 6950 XT?
An Intel Alder Lake Core i5-12600K CPU and its packaging.

Intel Alder Lake BIOS source code was leaked — should you be worried?

Intel has confirmed that the source code for the Alder Lake BIOS was leaked. What will the consequences be?
The CLX and Intel proof-of-concept PC.

Intel and CLX somehow stuffed two PCs inside a single case

Intel just teamed up with CLX in order to create a proof-of-concept gaming PC that bundles two desktops into one.
Palit RTX 4090 GPU over a black background.

Why you may need an outrageous power supply for the RTX 4090 after all

Nvidia's board partners are also releasing their own versions of the RTX 4090. Some of these GPUs are calling for enormous power supply units.
An Alienware + Windows 11 PC gaming setup.

Microsoft says disabling these two Windows 11 features will boost gaming performance

Microsoft has just announced that some of the settings in Windows 11 can slow down gaming performance. Here's how to disable them.
The backs of the Arc A770 and Arc A750 graphics cards.

Intel Arc A770 16GB vs. A770 8GB vs. Nvidia RTX 3060

Intel Arc A770 has often been compared to Nvidia's RTX 3060. Here's how these midrange GPUs really match up against each other.
A MacBook with Google Chrome loaded.

New phishing method looks just like the real thing, but it steals your passwords

This new phishing method could make it possible for hackers to steal important data by cloning a trustworthy website or app in Application Mode.
MSI B650 motherboards.

New Ryzen 7000 motherboards are actually affordable, starting at $125

More budget-friendly motherboards for the AMD Ryzen 7000 motherboards are almost here, following announcements from several manufacturers.
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This new PC case might be the weirdest one I’ve ever seen

This new PC case looks so weird that it will challenge your sense of aesthetic. Do you love it or do you hate it? Is there an in-between?
The Ryzen 9 7900X sitting against a box.

The best motherboards for Ryzen 7000 available right now

If you want to use an AMD Ryzen 7000 processor, you will need a matching AM5 motherboard. Here are the best motherboards for Zen 4.
A depiction of a hacker breaking into a system via the use of code.

North Korean hackers create fake job offers to steal important data

Microsoft has found that North Korea-based hackers have been using various software and creating fake jobs to carry out malicious cyberattacks.
AMD Radeon RX 6900 graphics card hovers over an AMD red and black background.

Want a 72% GPU boost for free? AMD just delivered one — here’s how to get it

AMD has just made a change to its drivers that resulted in a massive performance boost, and you can benefit from it, too.
Intel Arc Alchemist reference design render.

Intel reveals full Arc Alchemist pricing, and it’s definitely competitive

Intel has unveiled the official pricing and specs for the two top Arc Alchemist GPUs, the Arc A770 and the Arc A750.