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The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X between two finger tips.

AMD’s most popular CPU is right around the corner

AMD may soon announce one of its most popular processors, and that CPU is said to arrive shortly -- but will it be worth buying?
The PNY RTX 4080 XLR8 installed in a PC.

Nvidia’s RTX 5080 may be better than the RTX 5090 in one small way

A new report claims that Nvidia's RTX 5080 may have one leg up over the RTX 5090 -- but there's a lot of conflicting information, too.
Logo on the RTX 4060 Ti graphics card.

Nvidia may not budge on its VRAM choices

New claims about the specs of Nvidia's RTX 5070 and RTX 5060 have emerged, and it seems that Nvidia is sticking to its current VRAM strategy.
Fingers holding an Intel 285K.

As a PC gamer, 2024 just made me sad

As a PC hardware enthusiast who is also a gamer, this year didn't turn out the way I thought it would -- and that's a disappointment.
A PC with some loot boxes on a desk. Marketing material for the RTX 50-series.

The hype is real: Nvidia finally teases the RTX 50-series

After months of waiting, it's finally here. Nvidia has just started teasing the RTX 50-series, and there are prizes to be won and a fun event to attend.
The RTX 4090 graphics card sitting on a table with a dark green background.

Nvidia’s RTX 5090 might be up to 70% faster than its predecessor

With Nvidia's RTX 50-series less than a month away, what kind of performance can we expect from these GPUs? One leaker sheds some light on the matter.
The Core Ultra 9 285K socketed into a motherboard.

Intel Arrow Lake gets a surprise 33% gaming boost — with one caveat

Intel Arrow Lake CPUs just received a huge unexpected boost to performance, but it's not the patch we've all been waiting for.
AMD's CEO delivering the Computex 2024 presentation.

AMD’s next-gen APU may trail behind the RX 6600

The flagship APU of AMD's upcoming Strix Halo generation just made an appearance in a leaked benchmark.
Asus ProArt monitors.

Asus’ latest monitor is a treat for both esports and AAA games

Asus has just unveiled a bunch of new monitors, including a dual-mode gaming display and a 6K ProArt screen.
Indiana drawing a circle in red.

You need an RTX 4090 to play Indiana Jones at max settings; AMD isn’t listed

The upcoming Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is releasing on December 9, but you'll need a specific GPU to play it at max settings.
AMD RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT graphics cards.

AMD’s upcoming RX 8800 could be a lot better than expected

AMD's RDNA 4 is just around the corner, and we now have some more hints as to which GPUs are on the way and the kind of performance they might offer.
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ gaming handheld.

MSI’s Claw 8 AI+ is more than just a refresh

MSI has just unveiled its next-gen gaming handhelds, the MSI Claw 8 AI+ and the MSI Claw 7 AI+. The company calls them a refresh, but they're more than that.
Intel Arc A770 GPU installed in a test bench.

Intel Battlemage is almost here, but the wait isn’t over

Intel's Arc Battlemage is right around the corner, but we might have to wait a long time to see the entire lineup.
Comino Grando server.

You can now buy eight RTX 5090s for over $50,000

Although the RTX 5090 still hasn't been announced in Nvidia, you can already preorder the cards -- but not in the way you'd think.
The RTX 4090 graphics card sitting on a table with a dark green background.

Nvidia may have found a new way to bypass GPU export restrictions

Many expected the RTX 5090D to be a cut-down version of the 5090, but it seems that Nvidia may adopt a similar approach to the RTX 30-series.
The OneXFly F1 Pro console.

You could buy a gaming laptop for the price of this AMD handheld

The OneXFly F1 Pro is the first gaming handheld to feature AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, but it's also very expensive.
Two RTX 4070 Ti Super graphics cards sitting next to each other.

Nvidia’s next-gen GPU plans could be good news for Intel and AMD

A new leak reveals RTX 50-series specs and possible release windows, and so far, it looks like good news for AMD and Intel.
Power adapter on the RTX 4070 Ti Super graphics card.

Nvidia’s RTX 5070 Ti may trail behind the RTX 4080

The specs for Nvidia's RTX 5070 Ti have leaked, and it seems that it may not be much of an upgrade -- at least on paper.
The Alienware m16 R2 on a white desk.

Nvidia may keep producing one RTX 40 GPU, and it’s not the one we want

Despite various claims about Nvidia sunsetting the RTX 40-series, one GPU is said to stay in production.
Intel Arc A580 graphics card on a pink background.

Intel may be shipping Battlemage GPUs, but it’s not what it seems

Intel's next-gen Battlemage GPU just appeared in a shipping manifest, suggesting that the launch might be closer than expected.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

This may be your last chance to buy an RTX 40-series GPU at MSRP

According to a new report, Nvidia ended production for nearly all of the RTX 40-series GPUs, and the shipments are now at an end, too.
Four gaming mice, side-by-side.

I had to try 4 high-end gaming mice to find one I actually liked

Finding the right gaming mouse was a tumultuous journey for me. Here are the gaming mice that I tried and didn't stick to, plus the one I now use daily.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 is shown along with a hand holding the power cable adapter.

Corsair just spilled the beans on next-gen GPU requirements

Corsair spoke about its power supply units made to support next-gen graphics cards, and in the process, it revealed what we can expect.
A render of the new Ryzen AI 300 chip on a gradient background.

AMD Ryzen AI claimed to offer ‘up to 75% faster gaming’ than Intel

AMD just released some benchmarks that compare its Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor to Intel's Lunar Lake. In some games, the CPU offers up to twice the frame rates.
The RTX 4080 Super graphics card sitting on a pink background.

Nvidia just scaled down DLSS 3, and that’s a good thing

The latest GeForce drivers come with a new version of DLSS 3, and it's a lot smaller than the previous release. That's not a bad thing.
Three RTX 4080 cards sitting on a pink background.

Nvidia’s RTX 40-series is coming to an end

Unofficial sources are now claiming that the production of Nvidia's RTX 40-series is reaching its end. Only one GPU remains.
Two Zephyrus G16 laptops sitting next to each other.

AMD’s next-gen laptop GPU may rival Nvidia’s RTX 5090

According to a new leak, AMD is readying four RDNA 4 laptop graphics cards, and the top GPU might rival Nvidia's flagship in one key way.
The Razer Naga V2 Pro gaming mouse on a white background.

This is the most frustrating mouse I’ve ever owned, and I love it anyways

Razer's Naga V2 Pro is an excellent mouse, but learning to use it the right way turned out to be much more of a project than I ever expected it to be.
A hand grabbing MSI's RTX 4090 Suprim X.

We just got our first hint of the RTX 6090, but it’s not what you think

Nvidia's upcoming GPUs, including the RTX 5090 and the RTX 6090, just appeared in a filing -- but it's much too early to get excited.
A top-down view of the Mac Mini.

The easy way to choose between the Mac Studio and Mac mini

Does the M2 Mac mini render the Mac Studio obsolete? Let's explore the inner workings of these two Apple mini PCs and pick a winner.
Intel Arc A770 GPU installed in a test bench.

Intel’s Battlemage might beat Nvidia and AMD to the punch

A new leak implies that Intel Arc Battlemage might arrive soon, and that could give Intel an unexpected edge over AMD and Nvidia.
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X between two finger tips.

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is now almost $50 cheaper than it was two months ago

The prices of Zen 5 CPUs are dropping fast, and the midrange Ryzen 5 9600X just received another discount.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang with an RTX 4090 graphics card.

Nvidia’s RTX 50-series may launch ‘soon,’ whatever that means

A cryptic update from a reputable leaker implies that Nvidia's RTX 50-series might be here soon -- but what does that even mean?
OneXFly F1 Pro gamig handheld.

Ryzen AI nearly hits 60 fps in Black Myth: Wukong, but it’s not that simple

The AMD Ryzen AI HX 370 appeared in a new gaming handheld, averaging 60 fps in a demanding game -- but there are a few things to consider.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger presents Intel's roadmap including Arrow Lake, Lunar Lake, and Panther Lake.

Intel CEO says that Lunar Lake was ‘a one-off’

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger talked about the company's upcoming products during its latest earnings call, revealing its plans for Panther Lake and Nova Lake.
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D installed in a motherboard.

AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D may come with a price hike

The possible pricing for AMD's upcoming Ryzen 7 9800X3D was just revealed, and we're looking at a price hike -- but it could've been worse.
AMD CEO Lisa Su delivering AMD's CES 2023 keynote.

AMD CEO teases RDNA 4 release as gaming revenue drops by 69%

AMD CEO Lisa Su just put an end to all speculation about the release date of AMD's upcoming graphics cards, while also revealing more about their performance.
AMD presenting its new Turin CPUs.

AMD may completely dominate CES 2025

AMD has a lot of new products up its sleeve, and they're all said to be making an appearance during CES 2025, including CPUs, GPUs, and APUs.