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The Intel logo on the Arc B580 graphics card.

I tested Intel’s new XeSS 2 to see if it really holds up against DLSS 3

Intel's new frame generation feature is off to a great start, but there's still one big flaw.
The Steam Deck OLED on a pink background.

We might get a new Steam Deck next month — and Valve isn’t making it

Overwatch 2 running on the LG OLED 27 gaming monitor.

Here’s why some PC gamers shouldn’t install the latest Windows 11 update

The Core Ultra 9 285K socketed into a motherboard.

Intel’s promised Arrow Lake autopsy details up to 30% loss in performance

Two RTX 4060 graphics cards stacked on top of each other.

Don’t get your hopes up for next-gen GPUs just yet

Fingers holding an Intel 285K.

As a PC gamer, 2024 just made me sad

AIO tubes on the HP Omen 45L.

A game-changing desktop chip may be coming from an unlikely company

The back of the Intel Arc B580 graphics card.

Intel Arc B580 vs. Nvidia RTX 4060: a one-sided showdown

The Intel logo on the Arc B580 graphics card.

Prices for Intel’s Arc B580 are already shooting through the roof

Recall screenshot.

A new test shows Microsoft Recall’s continued security problems

The Intel Arc B580 sitting among other graphics cards.

Intel Arc B580 review: a $249 Nvidia killer

Two intel Arc graphics cards on a pink background.

It’s finally time to stop ignoring Intel GPUs

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No, you didn’t miss it: Dell’s biggest sale of the year is live now

Believe it or not, it's Dell's biggest sale of the year with a ton of offers on laptops, desktops, gaming PCs and more. Come look.
An exploded view of Intel's Arc A580 GPU.

Intel’s new $249 GPU brings 1440p gaming to the masses

Intel has a new graphics card with the Arc B580, and it wants to bring 1440p gaming down to just $249.
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Intel just stole a page from Nvidia’s DLSS playbook

Intel's new XeSS 2 feature brings frame generation and latency reductions, much in the same way as Nvidia's wildly popular DLSS 3.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger holding a chip.

Intel announces sudden departure of CEO amid financial turmoil

Intel has announced that its CEO Pat Gelsinger will retire after less than four years as the company's head executive.
Several GPUs sitting next to each other.

The state of GPUs is about to drastically change

We're standing just weeks away from a complete overhaul of PC gaming with a trio of new generations from Nvidia, Intel, and AMD.
An HDR demo on the Omen Transcend 32.

HP Omen Transcend 32 review: almost a perfect 10

The HP Omen Transcend 32 does just about everything right. Minus a few quibbles, this is one of the most impressive monitors I've ever seen.
Recall promotional image.

Nearly six months later, you can finally try out Windows 11 Recall

Microsoft has released a preview build of its controversial Recall feature for Windows Insiders, both for users to try and security professionals to test.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang at GTC

Nvidia CEO in 1997: ‘We need to kill Intel’

Nvidia may be the richest company in the world today, but things were a bit different in 1997, when its CEO declared, we need to kill Intel.
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D held between fingertips.

4 CPUs you should buy instead of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is an incredible gaming CPU, but these four alternatives give AMD's latest a run for its money.
Gaming PC on a desk.

Best Cyber Monday 2024 AMD and Intel gaming PC deals

If you need to grab a new gaming PC, these Cyber Monday deals will net you something great.
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Asus ROG Falchion Ace HFX review: too expensive for plastic

Asus finally has a Hall Effect keyboard with the Falchion Ace HFX, but its high price and all-plastic build hold the keyboard back.
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Intel admits defeat on Arrow Lake — but it’s not down for the count

Intel admits that its Core Ultra 9 285K and Core Ultra 5 245K have problems, but it plans to address the issues with a significant update soon.
The Blue Screen of Death seen on a laptop.

How the Blue Screen of Death became your PC’s grim reaper

The Blue Screen of Death is as iconic as it is infamous, and it has a shockingly complex history.
The bottom of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

I tested the Ryzen 7 9800X3D against the Core Ultra 9 285K. It’s not even close

AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D punches far above its weight class, and my comparison to the Core Ultra 9 285K is proof of that.
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D sitting on a motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D review: king of the hill

AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D claims the top gaming CPU slot, stealing it away from, well, AMD itself.
A tray of Intel Core Ultra CPUs.

AMD buying Intel? It’s on the table

According to a new report, the U.S. government is encouraging Intel to consider a merger, potentially with rival AMD.
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Intel Battlemage GPU: everything you need to know

Intel has finally unveiled its next-gen Battlemage GPUs. Here's everything we know about them, from specs to prices and availability.
young woman playing video games on a PC

Best gaming PC deals: Lenovo Legion, ASUS ROG, Acer Predator

We've gathered our favorite gaming PC deals for you to browse, and if you're interested in any of them, make the purchase immediately before the savings end.
The Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDP playing Cyberpunk 2077.

Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDP review: OLED hits its stride

Asus has its first dual mode OLED monitor, and it's easily the best version of this display that we've seen so far.
The Core Ultra 9 285K socketed into a motherboard.

5 CPUs you should buy instead of the Core Ultra 9 285K

Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K is an impressive CPU, but there are several alternatives that are both faster and cheaper.
Pads on the bottom of the Ryzen 9 7950X.

AMD vs. Intel: which makes the best CPUs?

With AMD's Ryzen 9000 here and Intel's Arrow Lake now here, the rivalry between AMD and Intel is hotter than ever. Here's how they compare.
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Intel Core Ultra 5 245K review: where Arrow Lake breaks down

The Core Ultra 5 245K should be a value-focused midrange CPU, but it fails to deliver even a generational improvement over Intel's last-gen options.

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