Skip to main content

Latest by M. White

Several AMD RX 9000 series graphics cards.

Risky mod can make the AMD RX 9070 outperform the expensive 9070 XT

AMD's Radeon RX 9070 is a less powerful GPU than the XT counterpart, but modders found a way to make it much better.
Logo on the RTX 4060 Ti graphics card.

Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti could repeat last generation’s mistakes

Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti is said to be on the horizon, and today's leak reveals how much it might cost once it arrives.
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D held between fingertips.

Eight-core CPUs are becoming the new norm. Is it time to upgrade?

The latest data from CPU-Z shows that people are slowly moving away from six-core CPUs, and there are a couple of reasons for this.
Deep Rock Galactic Survivor running on the MSI MPG 321URX.

MSI makes it a little less annoying to protect your OLED monitor

MSI has a way to protect your monitor from burn-in issues, and it's now more convenient -- but you'll need a firmware update.
Upcoming Nvidia RTX 40-series laptops over a black and green background.

Nvidia’s RTX 5080 laptop GPU almost makes the flagship obsolete

Nvidia's RTX 5080 now appears in laptops, and it seems like the RTX 5090 has a serious competitor.
Black Myth: Wukong running on the MSI Claw 8 AI+.

MSI Claw’s latest update is exactly what users have been asking for

MSI Claw just got an update, and the company appears to have listened to user feedback on this one.
A person is holding the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU. The pins are bulging.

Some of AMD’s best CPUs are breaking down, and there’s one common problem

A Reddit user experienced a concerning problem with AMD's best CPU, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D. The chip seems fried, and the PC won't work.
The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 sitting on a table.

Lenovo’s new gaming tablet could bring a boost to battery life and performance

Lenovo's latest Legion gaming tablet is still very new, but it looks like a new-and-improved version might already be in the works.
Micron's GDDR7 VRAM.

Memory prices are about to rise. Here’s why you should care

Micron has just announced that it's raising its prices. You might be surprised by how many different products might be affected by this change.
Razer Blade 16 2025

Nvidia’s new laptop GPU is 50% slower than desktop. Is it still worth buying?

Nvidia's RTX 5090 is now available in laptops, and benchmarks show that it might be a tough sell.
Voice Assistant options on the Garmin Fenix 8

New Garmin subscription tier: price, customer revolt, and what it means for you

Garmin has joined the ranks of smartwatch and fitness manufacturers that offer a paid tier in their apps. Garmin Connect Plus is now live -- here's what to expect.
A Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop on a coffee table.

Nvidia’s new rule could help you pick the right gaming laptop. Here’s why

Nvidia is working with its partners to make sure that buying the right laptop will be an easier task.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger holding a Panther Lake chip.

Despite past struggles, Intel CEO confirms that new CPUs are on track

Lip-Bu Tan, Intel's new CEO, just shared a product roadmap update in a letter to stockholders.
A woman holding a remote while looking at an Amazon Fire TV with the Xbox app on it. It's on the Cloud Gaming menu with Fallout 76, Senua's Saga Hellblade 2 and more on it.

Microsoft makes it easier to switch between some games on Xbox Cloud Gaming

Microsoft just announced a bunch of gaming-related goodies, including updates to Xbox Cloud Gaming and the Game Bar.
The back of the Intel Arc B580 graphics card.

Intel might not launch a better Battlemage GPU, and gamers really need one

Intel's Arc B580 was an excellent GPU, but there might not be anything else where that came from, if this leak is to be believed.
Two Gigabyte Aorus gaming desktops.

GPU shortage got you down? These PCs from Gigabyte could be an option

Gigabyte has just unveiled new gaming desktops, and they come with some killer specs.
The RTX 5080 sitting on a pink background.

GPUs are too expensive: how to buy a graphics card right now

A new report highlights just how hard it is to buy a GPU at MSRP right now. Here's what you can do.
The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

Microsoft is working on something new, but it’s probably not Windows 12

Microsoft appears to be working on a new major update, but if you’re hoping for , I wouldn’t hold my breath. The company has confirmed that it’s testing new content via the Insider program in the Dev Channel, and those changes might lead to a patch that’s set to be released later this year. However, […]
RTX 5090 vs 4090.

Prices of Nvidia’s best GPU rise by up to $500 – what it means for you

GPU prices continue to get worse and worse with each passing week. Now, Zotac raised the prices of the RTX 5090 by up to $500.
Fans on the RTX 5080.

MSI could be working on a Nvidia GPU to finally beat the RTX 4090

MSI might be readying an exciting new version of the RTX 5080. Or is it all just a big mistake?
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

Driver issues with Nvidia GPUs? No, it’s not just you

If you're the owner of an Nvidia RTX 40-series GPU, you might be in for some problems if you try the latest drivers.
Logo on the RTX 4060 Ti graphics card.

Nvidia may finally let gamers buy some GPUs at a reasonable price

Nvidia is readying the RTX 5060 Ti and the RTX 5060, and it might have a plan to ensure people can get it at MSRP.
Various AMD RX 9000 series graphics cards.

AMD GPUs are supposed to be plentiful, but good luck finding one

According to a new leak, AMD is said to be shipping lots of RDNA 4 GPUs. But where are they?
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D sitting on a motherboard.

AMD dominates Amazon CPU sales, but Intel still fights back

AMD is doing great, at least as far as Amazon CPU sales are concerned -- but Intel still has a few horses in this race.
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 rear view showing lid and logo.

Mac users are now in danger of a well-known Windows phishing attack

Those using a Mac are now susceptible to a phishing attack that's been plaguing Windows users for a long time.
Two RTX 4060 graphics cards stacked on top of each other.

Nvidia might once again delay the GPU gamers want most

Nvidia's RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti may not even have an official release date yet, but if this leak is to be believed, they're already delayed.
A little Star Wars robot at GTC 2025.

These Nvidia-powered Star Wars droids are the cutest robots I’ve ever seen

Disney showed off some Nvidia-powered Star Wars droids at GTC.
Razer last minute releases featuring Kraken V4 Pro (Lifestyle)

More than 90 racing games are about to get a lot more ‘real’ thanks to Razer

Razer has just rebranded its AI game tool, now called the AI Game Copilot. The company also revealed some other AI-based game goodies.
Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating system logos are displayed on laptop screens.

Microsoft warns users Windows 10 support ends soon, these are your options

Microsoft is moving forward with its plan to retire Windows 10 this year. Some users are now receiving emails about it.
A man wears an Apple Vision Pro headset.

Research suggests the VR headset heyday could be behind us

The VR market is not doing so hot, at least not according to the latest update -- and the Apple Vision Pro is doing even worse.
Google Assistant messaging shortcut

Your Google Assistant just lost a bunch of features ahead of the move to Gemini

We’ve only just learned that , and now, it turns out that some features are being quietly retired as a result. Some will be available as part of , but devices that don’t yet have access to Google’s latest AI companion may not have an immediate replacement. Here’s what’s going away. As spotted by 9to5Google, […]
Several AMD RX 9000 series graphics cards.

Even AMD is surprised by how fast it’s gaining on Nvidia

AMD's most recent GPU launch was widely successful, pushing the company to new heights in terms of market share in Japan.
The RTX 5090 sitting on a pink background.

More RTX 50-series price hikes show scalpers aren’t the only problem

Scalpers aren't the only issue that gamers have to deal with. Now, even the manufacturers are raising GPU prices, leaving their old MSRP far behind.
AMD's CEO delivering the Computex 2024 presentation.

AI PCs encouraging businesses to upgrade faster, targeting personalized employee experiences

A new white paper from IDC (sponsored by AMD) reveals that many companies are about to switch to AI PCs.