Gamers are reportedly returning Intel Core i9 CPUs in droves
An increasing number of customers are reporting issues with Intel's latest Core i9 CPUs, and the company is finally looking into the problem.
Intel’s new CPU feature boosted my performance by 26% — but it still needs work
Intel's unique APO feature showed some big improvements in our testing, but it still needs some big changes before it's a selling point for Intel CPUs.
Why Thunderbolt 5 laptops are a big deal
The new Razer Blade 18 is a top-tier gaming workhorse featuring some of the latest high-end tech.
Playing PC games on a Snapdragon X Elite laptop made me a believer
I played two PC games on a reference laptop with the Snapdragon X Elite chip, and I came away with my mind blown.
Falcon Northwest Talon review: you get what you pay for
Falcon Northwest's Talon is a boutique gaming PC, now complete with the very latest and greatest PC parts.
New Nvidia update suggests DLSS 4.0 is closer than we thought
A new update for Nvidia DLSS bumps the version number, and it's getting surprisingly close to DLSS 4.
4 CPUs you should buy instead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D is one of the best gaming CPUs you can buy, but there are plenty of alternatives that are worthy of your attention.
I keep my PC on the floor, and you can’t convince me otherwise
Should you mount your PC on your desk or put it on the floor? What about hiding it inside a desk cupboard? They all work, but some may work better than others.
I’ve reviewed every AMD and Nvidia GPU this generation — here’s how the two companies stack up
Nvidia and AMD are hotly competitive in 2024. After reviewing every GPU the companies currently offer, here's how they compare.
Intel’s next-gen GPU might be right around the corner
We've seen leaks for Intel's Battlemage GPUs for over a year now, but some shipping documentation hints that a launch is right around the corner.
The biggest Twitch streamers swear by this gaming PC. Is it any good?
Starforge Systems has resounding endorsements from some of Twitch's largest streamers, but are the company's PCs any good?
Don’t buy a cheap GPU in 2024
The narrative about 8GB graphics cards isn't changing in 2024, and it's getting tougher to recommend budget-friendly GPUs as a result.
How to download Twitch clips
With the new Twitch interface, it seems impossible to download your favorite clips. However, there's still a quick, easy way to download clips if you search.
Fortnite performance guide: best settings, fps boost, and more
Fortnite is a super fast-paced game and your PC needs to be fast enough to keep ahead of the storm. Here are the best settings to boost Fortnite performance.
Horizon Forbidden West is a marvel — if your PC can handle the heat
Horizon Forbidden West is finally on PC after two years exclusively on the PS5. Here's how to get the most out of the game on PC.
Visions of Mana paints a promising picture of the RPG series’ return
We went hands-on with Visions of Mana and its looking good for the RPG series' first mainline game in over 15 years.
Mecha Break’s robot customization shakes up the battle royale formula
Based on what we've played so far, Mecha Break's battle royale mode might have what it takes to stand with the best of them.
I tested the three best 14-inch gaming laptops. There’s a clear winner
The Zephyrus G14, Blade 14, and Omen Transcend 14 are all great gaming laptops, but only one can win in this 14-inch laptop shootout.
5 GPUs you should buy instead of the RTX 4070
The RTX 4070 is one of the best graphics cards you can buy right now, but the space it occupies is heavily contested by other GPUs from AMD and Nvidia itself.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 PC performance: best settings, crashing, stuttering
Dragon's Dogma 2 on PC uses the highly scalable RE Engine, but it's probably the worst showcase of Capcom's impressive tech.
MSI Claw slammed as ‘impossible to recommend’ in early review
The MSI Claw is off to a rocky start, with some early reviews saying the handheld gaming PC is impossible to recommend.
GDC 2024 in review: Path tracing, upscaling, and CPU-killing tech
After spending the week at GDC, here are my big takeaways from advancements in the world of PC graphics and tech.
Qualcomm just made some bold claims about gaming on ARM PCs
Qualcomm teases that it managed to turn Arm CPUs into something that can run Windows games without a hitch.
Capcom responds to negative reception of Dragon’s Dogma 2’s PC port
The PC port of Dragon's Dogma 2 is a mess, so Capcom responded to the negative criticism and outlined what it plans to fix.
Nvidia is bringing ray tracing and DLSS 3 to your car
Nvidia is partnering with MediaTek is build what is essentially a modern GPU into your car, and that has some big implications.
AMD’s next version of FSR promises better visuals and support for Xbox
At GDC 2024, AMD has announced FSR 3.1, with a number of updates and improvements to its upscaling tech.
Unreal Engine just demoed ‘film-quality’ visuals running in real time
At the State of Unreal 2024, Unreal Engine revealed how its latest iteration will create densely detailed environments in real time.
Buying a gaming laptop? These are the brands to trust
You may know what the best gaming laptops are, but what if you want a few more options? These are the gaming laptop brands you should look at first.
Xbox Game Pass gets its first Activision Blizzard game very soon
An Activision Blizzard title is finally coming to Xbox Game Pass this month, opening the floodgates for more to come.
Nvidia DLSS is amazing, but only if you use it the right way
DLSS is quickly become a cornerstone feature of modern PC games. Here's all of the ins and outs of Nvidia's AI-driven tech, and how to make the most use of it.
Nvidia’s AI game demo puts endless dialogue trees everywhere
Nvidia's impressive AI-driven game characters were showed up in a playable demo -- but it just amounts to more endless dialogue trees.
When will Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth be on PC?
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is out as a PlayStation 5 exclusive, but it is expected to come to PC just like Remake. This is how long you can expect to wait for it.
Meet Blackwell, Nvidia’s next-generation GPU architecture
The wait is over. Here's our first taste of Nvidia's next generation GPU architecture, named Blackwell.
We finally know the price of Asus’ most powerful gaming NUC
The first listing for the upcoming Asus ROG NUC mini PC was spotted at a German retailer. Spoiler alert: It's not cheap.