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MSI RTX 4090 Suprim X on a pink background.

The situation with melting RTX 4090 connectors just got more complicated

The saga of RTX 4090 GPUs burning up continues. Many people thought it was over, but using an adapter left some users with a broken GPU and a denied RMA claim.
AMD RX 6600 among other graphics cards.

I’m fed up with the AMD vs. Nvidia vs. Intel discourse, and you should be too

The rivalry between AMD, Intel, and Nvidia might be good marketing at times, but it's to the detriment of most users. Here's why.
A Lenovo Legion Gop sits on a pink backdrop.

With Lenovo’s Legion Go, do we finally have a Steam Deck killer?

The Steam Deck may be the most popular gaming handheld, but Lenovo is here to challenge it with the Legion Go. Here is how they compare.
The Hyte Y40 PC case sitting on a coffee table.

How to build a PC for Starfield

Is your PC ready to run Starfield? If it's time to upgrade or you're swapping from a console, here are some great builds to check out.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

MSI’s new RTX 4090 might finally convince me to buy one

MSI has just unveiled a slew of new graphics cards, and it appears to have done the impossible -- it turned the RTX 4090 into a normal-sized card.
RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT on a pink background.

Gamers are finally buying new graphics cards again

According to the latest market figures, graphics card sales are slowly climbing back up, despite it being a traditionally weak time of the year.
AMD's Scott Herkalman presenting the RX 7800 XT graphics card.

AMD’s two new GPUs significantly undercut Nvidia

AMD has just announced the upcoming release of two new graphics cards: Radeon RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT. Here's what we know about them.
Windows 11 blue error crash screen.

Windows just gave us another reason not to download fresh updates

If you tend to download optional updates as soon as possible, Microsoft has just given you another reason not to do it.
A PC gaming desktop setup with two monitors and a gaming chair.

Is your PC acting up? Here’s how to fix it

If your PC is giving you a headache, there are many possible causes and fixes. Check out our comprehensive guide to troubleshooting a PC.
A woman stands at the Corsair Platform:6 desk as she participates in a video call.

Corsair’s new standing desk might finally tempt me to buy one

Corsair has just unveiled its first standing desk, the Platform:6, complete with tons of accessories and configurations.
GE Cync smart lights review

How smart light bulbs could steal your password

Smart bulbs make life easier, but researchers found that they're worryingly easy to hack in order to steal your passwords.
Nvidia CEO delivering a keynote at Computex.

Nvidia’s AI-driven game characters are getting toxic

Nvidia's latest development, Nemo SteerLM, can help game devs turn NPCs as toxic or funny as they please with AI.
Hogwarts Legacy running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

Samsung’s forgotten HDR gaming format is finally here after two years

It's been a long time since the HDR10+ standard has been announced, and finally, the first game that supports it is about to come out.
Screenshot from Starfield, a Bethesda Studios game.

Some of our worst fears about Starfield may now be confirmed

The latest findings about Starfield spell bad news for gamers -- unless you're using an AMD GPU, that is.
The backs of the Arc A770 and Arc A750 graphics cards.

Intel’s latest update improves gaming performance by up to 77%

Intel has just announced a bunch of interesting Arc updates, including huge performance gains and a new performance overlay, called Intel PresentMon.
The rumored Lenovo Legion Go console with two separate joysticks.

This Lenovo handheld combines the Steam Deck with the Nintendo Switch

Lenovo seems to be joining the handheld market with as a competitor to the Steam Deck, and now, we have the first images of the Lenovo Legion Go.
Intel processors next to each other.

ASRock may have released a major leak about Intel Raptor Lake

An unexpected source came forward with new information about Intel's rumored Raptor Lake refresh. Will the new CPUs be worth the money?
Radeon logo on the RX 7900 XTX.

This AMD GPU could have destroyed Nvidia, but we might never see it

AMD's next-gen graphics cards may not be as powerful as expected, but they could have been, if this leaked diagram is anything to go by.
The AMD RX 6700 XT sitting on a table.

GPU sales figures show that AMD is its own greatest enemy

The latest report on graphics cards sales shows us that while AMD is highly competitive, Nvidia might not even be its worst enemy.
The Hyte Y40 PC case sitting on a table.

I’m building a new PC — here’s how I chose the components for it

Picking the right components for a gaming PC can be a tricky process. Here are some of the most important choices you might have to make.
An Intel processor over a dark blue background.

Billions of Intel CPUs are leaking passwords and killing performance

A recently discovered vulnerability that affects lots of Intel CPUs could steal your data, but there's a fix. The downside? It'll cost you performance.
RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT on a pink background.

AMD might admit defeat, but it’s for the best

Various leakers claim that AMD may stop making high-end GPUs in the next generation. I honestly think that might be a good thing.
Intel Core i5-13600K installed in a motherboard.

Intel just made a huge comeback, and it’s bad news for AMD

The latest CPU market share figures are in. After a long period of bad news, Intel appears to have bounced back -- but what about AMD?
A hand holding the Ryzen 9 7950X in front of a green light.

AMD next-gen CPUs might deliver the biggest upgrade in years

AMD's Zen 5 processors are still a while away, but it seems that there might be a lot to be excited for.
Nvidia CEO showing the RTX 4060 Ti at Computex 2023.

Nvidia Workbench lets anyone train an AI model

Nvidia has just announced AI Workbench, a platform that makes generative AI a lot more approachable than ever before.
The Dough Spectrum Black 32-inch monitor over a grey background.

We’re finally getting a 4K OLED gaming monitor, and it’s coming soon

Dough has just unveiled its upcoming gaming monitor -- a 4K OLED screen with a 240Hz refresh rate -- and it might be the first of its kind.
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D installed in a motherboard.

The gamers have spoken: AMD obliterates Intel in CPU sales

AMD's 3D V-Cache chips continue to top charts, and that includes even the last-gen 5800X3D. New figures show AMD obliterating Intel on CPU sales.
Two AMD Radeon RX 7000 graphics cards on a pink surface.

Trying to buy a GPU in 2023 almost makes me miss the shortage

Buying a graphics card is nowhere near as straightforward as it might seem, and it's mostly due to how strange this generation has been.
A hacker typing on an Apple MacBook laptop, which shows code on its screen.

This PowerPoint ploy could help hackers empty your bank account

Another dangerous malware is making the rounds, and this time, not even PowerPoint presentations are safe.
Intel Arc A770 graphics card.

Intel’s forgotten Arc GPU might still have some life

Intel's long-forgotten discrete GPU made a sudden appearance in benchmarks after months of silence.
Upcoming Nvidia RTX 40-series laptops over a black and green background.

The latest Steam Survey spells trouble for Nvidia

Nvidia's got a lot of current-gen gaming laptops, but it seems that these laptops might not be very popular among shoppers.
The Hyte Y40 PC case sitting on a table.

How to pick the best PC case for your needs in 2023

Buying a PC case is not just fancy RGB lighting and a cool shape. Here's what you need to know to buy the best PC case for your next build.
Two Intel Arc chips in front of a blue and purple gradient background.

Intel quietly steps out of the shadows with two new GPUs

Who would have thought that Intel had two surprise graphics cards up its sleeve? Well, it did, but the launch came and went with no fanfare.
Rivet from Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.

AMD fixes another hiccup with ray tracing support

It appears that gamers who are eager to play Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart on PC may have to play without ray tracing if they're using an AMD GPU.