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Alan drenched in green light in Alan Wake 2.

Alan Wake 2 on PC is an embarrassment of riches

Alan Wake 2 is finally out on PC, and for as much of a PC tech showcase as the game is, it still carries a handful of issues.
An ARM processor.

How Nvidia and AMD could make Windows laptops feel like MacBooks

In an unexpected twist, it turns out that Nvidia and AMD may be developing ARM-based CPUs. Does Apple need to worry, and what about Intel?
AMD RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT graphics cards.

Why it’s a surprisingly good time to buy a GPU right now

If you've been thinking of buying a new GPU, now is the time -- but only if you know which models to look out for.
Alan looks surprised in Alan Wake 2.

23% of PC gamers probably can’t play Alan Wake 2. Here’s why

Alan Wake 2 looks like a demanding game, but new details reveal just how taxing the upcoming Remedy title could be.
The PNY RTX 4080 XLR8 installed in a PC.

Nvidia’s RTX Super might be a massive boost at no extra cost

The latest leak on Nvidia's rumored RTX 40-series Super lineup suggests that the GPUs may get a huge VRAM upgrade.
Nvidia's RTX 4070 graphics cards over a pink background.

This underrated Nvidia GPU is still the one to buy

We have full product lineups from AMD and Nvidia now, and with the launches behind us, there's one clear GPU that stands above others.
Three RTX 4080 cards sitting on a pink background.

Nvidia may launch three new Super GPUs to fight back AMD

Some say that Nvidia may soon release up to three new Super GPUs. Should AMD be worried?
You Asked Ep 6

You Asked: Sonos setups, 5,000 nits, and dumb TVs

In this installment of You Asked, we tackle tricky Sonos setups, how many nits of brightness is too many, and some smart ideas about dumb TVs.
The AI features in Windows 11 for Teams

In the year of AI, is background blur really the best we can do?

2023 has definitively been the year of AI, but with a new generation of hardware promising AI accelerators, what will we actually use them for?
Lenovo Legion 9i front view showing RGB lighting.

Lenovo’s Legion 9i is a 10. Here’s why it beats every other gaming laptop

The Lenovo Legion 9i manages to nail almost every aspect of being a desktop replacement, all without sacrificing being a solid laptop.
AMD RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT graphics cards.

Why AMD’s biggest competitor is no longer Nvidia

While the GPU market is split between AMD and Nvidia, the reality is that Nvidia isn't even AMD's greatest rival.
The Gigabyte RX 6750 GRE graphics card over a dark background.

AMD has another new GPU that it says can beat the RTX 4060 Ti

AMD has a new GPU coming out shortly, but it's not what you'd expect -- and you probably can't get it.
A melted connector on the Nvidia RTX 4090.

Even older RTX 4090s aren’t safe from melting connector

Nvidia's RTX 4090 power connectors typically melt quickly or not at all -- but it seems that, even after a year, the GPU can still be in danger.
Motorcycles chasing in Watch Dogs Legion.

All ray tracing games on PC: AMD Radeon and Nvidia RTX ray tracing

Nvidia RTX ray tracing helps the lighting in games look more realistic, but only certain games support the feature. We rounded up all of them.
Three RTX 4080 cards sitting on a pink background.

There’s only one use for an RTX 4080 Ti, and it’s not what you think

Rumor has it that Nvidia might soon launch an RTX 4080 Ti graphics card. There's one reason to be happy about that, and it's unrelated to performance.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

5 ways Nvidia graphics cards still beat AMD

Nvidia and AMD are pretty even in many ways, but there are still a few areas where Team Green shows a commanding lead.
The Nvidia GeForce GTX 480.

The worst GPUs of all time: loud, disappointing, uninspired

Some graphics cards are worse than others, but you haven't seen the true definition of "flop" before you've seen these four GPUs.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 front view showing display and keyboard.

How much is too much? Lenovo’s spendy workstation can’t make the math work

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 is an incredibly expensive portable workstation that doesn't offer much compared to laptops costing thousands of dollars less.
The Asus ROG Strix G17 playing Forza Horizon 5.

You can’t buy more gaming muscle for the dollar than this sleeper Asus laptop

The Asus ROG Strix G17 shouldn't be among the best gaming laptops, but one configuration stands out as a supreme value.
Three graphics cards on a gray background.

Newegg wants your old GPU — here’s how much you could get

Newegg has announced a new trade-in program where you can exchange your old GPU for credit toward a new one.
Two Acer gaming laptops over a dark blue background.

Acer’s new gaming laptop bring Nvidia RTX 40-series GPUs under $1,000

A gaming laptop with an RTX 40-series GPU that doesn't cost a fortune? Apparently, it can be done, and Acer has just unveiled one.
A hand holding the RTX 4090 GPU.

This new GPU connector may finally kill the melting 12VHPWR

The troublesome 12VHPWR GPU connector that killed so many graphics cards could finally be consigned to history, as a new, safer component may soon replace it.
RTX 4070 logo on a graphics card.

No more GPUs? Here’s what Nvidia’s DLSS 10 could look like

Nvidia has just teased the future of DLSS, and it looks like the feature alone might one day be powerful enough to replace a whole team of people.
A game playing on the Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop.

Nvidia is cheating with its GPUs, and that’s great for laptops

Nvidia's new laptop graphics cards are powerful, but they recieve the biggest boost from DLSS 3, especially in machines traditionally built for gaming.
Reflections on the street in Cyberpunk 2077.

Nvidia’s DLSS 3.5 update is what ray tracing always wanted to be

Nvidia's DLSS 3.5 is a game changer for ray tracing, but that assumes you have the hardware to turn on the feature in the first place.
YouTube channel Techtesters reviewing an underclocked AMD RX 7800 XT graphics card.

Someone tweaked AMD’s RX 7800 XT, and the results may surprise you

One YouTuber has discovered that underclocking the AMD RX 7800 XT GPU means it trades blows with Nvidia’s RTX 4070, all while saving you a heap of cash.
MSI RTX 4080 Suprim X installed in a PC.

I bought Nvidia’s worst-value GPU, but I don’t regret it

The Nvidia graphics card I ended up buying is a terrible value, but I still wouldn't have chosen AMD if I had to make the same decision again.
Asus ROG Matrix RTX 4090 graphics card.

Asus’ new RTX 4090 shattered GPU overclocking records, and you’ll be able to buy it soon

Just when we thought the RTX 4090 was already as powerful as it gets, Asus is releasing a version of the GPU that pushes the limit even more.
RTX 4070 logo on a graphics card.

Nvidia’s RTX 4070 is seeing big price cuts in response to AMD

Nvidia's RTX 4070 is already seeing big price cuts, likely in response to AMD's new RX 7800 XT graphics card.
A ship lands on a planet in Starfield.

Nvidia DLSS support for Starfield teased alongside stability-improving update

Starfield's first update focuses on improving stability, but Bethesda Game Studios teased that future updates will add Nvidia DLSS support and more.
Ray tracing demonstration in Doom Eternal.

What is ray tracing, and how will it change games?

Nvidia made real-time ray tracing mainstream, and now the RTX 3080 and AMD RX 6800 XT are taking the tech to the next level. Here's what you need to know.
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

Nvidia DLSS 3: explaining the AI-driven gaming tech

Here's a quick guide on how Nvidia's latest DLSS 3 technology works on the latest RTX 40-series graphics cards.
AMD RX 7800 XT graphics card on an orange background.

Nvidia gave AMD’s RX 7800 XT a free win

AMD's new RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT have been met with a mixed reception, so why do we still recommend them? It's because of Nvidia.
AMD logo on the RX 7800 XT graphics card.

I tested AMD’s RX 7800 XT against Nvidia’s RTX 4070, and there’s a clear winner

AMD's RX 7800 XT is here to rival Nvidia's RTX 4070. How do these two graphics card compare, and which one is the best? We know the answer.