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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D installed in a motherboard.

AMD makes older PCs more upgradeable once again

AMD just unveiled several new processors during an event in China, and owners of AM4 motherboards might be happy.
RTX 4070 logo on a graphics card.

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.
HP Omen 40L Gaming PC on a table connected to a monitor.

What is VSync, and why do you need it?

VSync is a useful tool for calibrating your monitor’s frame-by-frame performance, but is it a necessary feature? Here’s everything you need to know about it.
Screenshot of full ray tracing in Cyberpunk 2077.

How 8GB VRAM GPUs could be made viable again

Microsoft just published a new patent, describing a technology that could drastically reduce the impact of ray tracing on GPU memory.
A logo of AMD's FSR 3.

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.
A demo of AMD GPU work graphs featuring in-game scenery including a castle and a town.

AMD is making the CPU more and more obsolete in gaming

AMD just shared a demo of Work Graphs with the additions of draw calls and mesh nodes, and the results are impressive.
Intel's 14900K CPU socketed in a motherboard.

Intel just launched the ‘world’s fastest’ CPU

Intel just announced the release of its best processor to date, and it's already available.
A rendering of the two color options for the Asus Zephyrus G14.

These are the best AMD laptops you can buy in 2024

If you're in the market for a new AMD laptop upgrade, we've compiled a list of the finest options available today.
Intel Core i5-14600K processor inside its socket.

Here’s a shocking reminder of just how far ahead Intel is in race with AMD

A new market report reveals the vast difference in CPU shipments between Intel, AMD, and Apple.
RX 7900 XTX slotted into a test bench.

This new GPU feature is ‘a whole new paradigm’ for PC gaming

Microsoft has introduced a whole new paradigm to DirectX with Work Graphs, and it's something every PC gamer should be excited about.
A hand holding AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor.

I compared all of AMD’s V-cache CPUs to see which you should buy

The 7950X3D, 7900X3D and 7800X3D are arguably the most exciting CPUs of the Zen 4 generation. They're all good at gaming, but which is the best? Let's find out.
The RX 7800 XT graphics card with the ReSpec logo.

AMD needs to fix this one problem with its next-gen GPUs

AMD's latest graphics cards have been a turning point for Team Red, but there's still one lingering issue that needs to be addressed in the next generation.
Two monitors with AMD FreeSync over a dark background.

AMD is finally taking FreeSync to the next level

AMD just announced some much-needed changes to its FreeSync requirements, effectively setting a new standard for gaming monitors.
AMD's RX 7700 XT in a test bench.

AMD’s GPUs had a bigger year in 2023 than you might realize

GPU shipments are on a steady rise, and one of the manufacturers is seeing much more significant gains than the other two.
Frank Azor presenting at AMD's RDNA 3 launch event.

AMD finally has a strategy to beat Nvidia’s DLSS

A recent teaser from AMD's CTO tells us that we might see AI-powered upscaling in the near future.
Steam Deck over a pink background.

Nvidia is reportedly ‘worried that it’s missing the boat’

Nvidia has completely neglected the gaming handheld market, which is where AMD absolutely dominates -- but that might not be the case for long.
Three RTX 4080 cards sitting on a pink background.

Microsoft might end one of the most annoying GPU wars

Upscaling solutions from all three GPU vendors have to be supported separately by each game, but Microsoft aims to change that.
A hand grabbing MSI's RTX 4090 Suprim X.

The most common GPU problems and how to fix them

Every graphics card has problems some times, but do you know how to fix them? Here's a look at some of the most common GPU problems and how to set them right.
Two RTX 4070 graphics cards sitting side by side.

GPUs just broke a 25-year-old record

Projections suggest that the installed base of GPUs will approach nearly 5 billion units by the end of 2026.
RTX 4060 Ti sitting next to the RTX 4070.

Why you shouldn’t buy the best GPU of last year

Nvidia's current-gen lineup has been dominated by one GPU for the past year, but new graphics card releases are changing that story.
A hand holding the RTX 4090 GPU.

Nvidia is the ‘GPU cartel,’ says former AMD Radeon manager

The former head of AMD graphics has come out with some strong words against Nvidia, calling the mammoth GPU company the GPU cartel.
Two RTX 4070 graphics cards sitting side by side.

I tested the RTX 4070 against AMD’s new RX 7900 GRE — and it’s not pretty

Nvidia's RTX 4070 has been an excellent GPU, but it has stiff new competition in the form of AMD's RX 7900 GRE.
Intel Core i5-14600K processor inside its socket.

What’s the best $300 CPU? I compared two of the best options

The Ryzen 7 7700X and Core i5-14600K are two of the best midrange CPUs for gaming and work, but which is the best for you? Let's find out.
The bottom of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

What’s the best $100 CPU? I compared the two main options

The Core i3-14100F and the Ryzen 5 5600 are two excellent budget processors, but which is the fastest and most efficient? Let's take a look.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger stands in front of a blue and purple background.

One of the great rivalries in PCs could collapse

According to Pat Gelsinger, Intel CEO, one of the greatest rivalries in computing might be coming to a surprising end.
The Acer Swift Go 14 2024 laptop placed on a wooden table.

Acer’s new superthin laptops are also highly affordable

Acer has just launched two new thin and light notebooks, both of which are powered by the latest AMD Ryzen mobile processors.
Combat in the game Nightingale.

This might be why AMD’s FSR 3 isn’t picking up momentum

The developers of an upcoming survival game decided to remove AMD's FSR 3 before launch due to unexpected crashes.
Intel Arc A580 graphics card on a pink background.

How Intel could win the GPU war this year

Although dark clouds loom over the future of Intel's discrete GPUs, Arc Battlemage could end up being one of the best GPUs of the year.
An Alienware m16 gaming laptop in use on a desk, playing Baldur's Gate III.

It’s the right time to buy an older gaming laptop

If you need a gaming laptop, now is the time to go for it and buy one. Here's why.
EVGA RTX 3060 sitting on a table.

Using an RTX 3060? Here’s the GPU to upgrade to next

While the RTX 3060 is the most popular graphics card in gaming PCs, we rounded up a list of GPUs that can take your gaming experience to the next level.
Person using Windows 11 laptop on their lap by the window.

Windows 11 will use AI to automatically upscale games

Microsoft may be adding its own super resolution tech to the next big Windows 11 update. The feature was spotted in a Windows Insider build.
AMD presenting FSR 3 at Gamescom.

AMD’s FSR 3 compromise just isn’t working

Even a few months after release, FSR 3 isn't in a ton of games. And AMD's frame generation compromise isn't filling the gaps enough.
RTX 3050 graphics card among PC accessories.

The best GPUs if you’re upgrading from a GTX 1650

The GTX 1650 has reached mythic status among budget PC gamers, but it's time for an upgrade. Here are three GPUs to keep on your short list.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 propped up against an action figure.

AMD’s new CPU slammed as ‘anti-consumer at best’

AMD's new-but-not-really-new CPU, the Ryzen 7 5700, may be little more than a misleading chip that you'd be better off avoiding.