Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. PC Gaming

PC Gaming

The RTX 4090 inside the Fractal Terra case.

This free app is just what my small form factor PC needed

The new app Camomile claims to lower your CPU temperatures without impacting performance. I put that claim to the test.
A mini PC sitting in front of the PS5.

Sorry, but the PS5 Pro is worth $700

The PS5 Pro is insanely expensive at $700, but compared to buying a gaming PC, it's shockingly worth the price.
The Glorious GMMK 3 among several accessories.

Glorious GMMK 3 review: the last keyboard you’ll ever need?

Glorious has finally released the GMMK 3, and it goes far beyond being just another mechanical keyboard. It wants to be the last keyboard you ever buy.
A purse made out of a GT 730 GPU.

The viral ‘GPU purse’ costs $1,024 — but you can make your own for $40

A $1,000 purse made out of a discarded GT 730 GPU is going viral, but you can slap one together for about $40 on your own.
settling borderless and fullscreen debate dt respec vs

I tried to settle the dumbest debate in PC gaming

The conversation around borderless and fullscreen games is surprisingly complicated, and I set out to put the debate to rest once and for all.
Doom Eternal running on the ROG Swift PG27AQDP.

Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDP review: the reason to buy OLED

We've seen a slew of new OLED gaming monitors, but Asus' ROG Swift PG27AQDP marks a massive leap forward for image quality and motion clarity.
Two AMD Radeon RX 7000 graphics cards on a pink surface.

AMD confirms plans to not play ‘king of the hill’ with Nvidia

When asked, AMD shared information with reporters about its future plans for GPUs, and it may not involve an RTX 5090 competitor.
Ghost of Tsushima running on the Asus ROG Ally X.

AMD’s Z2 Extreme chip is coming in early 2025

At IFA 2024, AMD confirmed that it's working on the Z2 Extreme chip for handheld gaming PCs, and the chip should arrive in early 2025.
An Intel executive holding a Lunar Lake CPU.

Intel just gave up on a plan it laid out years ago

Intel has been talking about the monumental shift that its 20A node will bring for years, but we'll never see it in action.
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X between two finger tips.

AMD just gave these two CPUs a free 13% boost

AMD has two new Zen 5 CPUs that are getting a free 13% performance boost, and all you need to do is update your BIOS.
Gigabyte AORUS 17X gaming laptop back-to-school deals

GIGABYTE back-to-school deals: Versatile AI gaming laptops for less

These GIGABYTE back-to-school AI gaming laptops are on sale. It's your chance to game, work, and save all in one go. They're AI-enabled, too.
The Acer Project DualPlay laptop.

This is the most bizarre gaming laptop I’ve ever seen

For IFA 2024, Acer is cooking up an experimental laptop design that holds a handful of unique secrets.
The Acer Nitro Blaze 7 sitting on a stand.

The Asus ROG Ally was just outdone

Acer just revealed its Nitro Blaze 7 handheld gaming PC, and it sports a chip that could beat the performance of the Asus ROG Ally.
CPU block on the Acer Predator Orion 7000.

Acer is about to do something it’s never done before

Acer might have an interesting product coming during IFA 2024, and it's nothing that the company has ever dabbled in before.
Fans on the Nvidia RTX 3080.

The RTX 5090 might decimate your power supply

Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5090 is shaping up to be a monster GPU, and it might prompt you to finally upgrade your power supply.
A custom keyboard sitting among keycaps and switches.

Have a mechanical keyboard? You need this free app

Mechanical keyboards can start to slowly fail over time, but this free app makes the troubleshooting process much easier.
Intel Core i5-14600K processor inside its socket.

I didn’t expect the Core i5-14600K to beat the Ryzen 5 9600X

The Ryzen 5 9600X is AMD's latest and great mainstream CPU, but Intel's Core i5-14600K provides potent competition.
The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X installed in a motherboard.

Your AMD Ryzen CPU is about 10% slower than it should be

A comprehensive round of benchmarks reveals that both Zen 4 and Zen 5 CPUs can get massive gaming upgrades with a new Windows Update.
Two Zephyrus G16 laptops sitting next to each other.

It’s official: AMD beats Intel in gaming laptops

We finally have a chance for a true head-to-head battle in gaming laptops, and AMD comes out shockingly on top.
A hand holds a DualSense Edge.

PS5 controllers now work even better with your PC

The new PlayStation Accessories app is a revamped version of the existing Firmware Updater for DualSense Wireless Controller.
Logitech Pro X TKL gaming keyboard.

We’re giving away this gorgeous $200 Logitech gaming keyboard for free

We want to give away this fantastic gaming keyboard for your PC, and it's dead simple to enter to win.
A tall robot in a coat standing on a street corner, with white birds walking around.

Valve officially announces Deadlock, the game we all knew existed

Despite multiple leaks, Valve hadn't officially confirmed the existence of Deadlock. That changed over the weekend.
Razer Blade deals on gaming laptops, accessories, more -- featured image

New Razer deals are here: Save on Razer Blade, laptop accessories, skins and more

Save on the Razer Blade laptops, accessories, skins, and more with these awesome Razer deals. You should come take a look at the very least.
Cyberpunk 2077 running on an OLED gaming monitor.

Don’t waste your money on an OLED gaming monitor

OLED provides the best gaming experience money can buy, but buying in too early can effectively be a waste of money.
Black Myth: Wukong's protagonist the Destined One leaning into his sword ready to fight an enemy with a giant flaming spear.

Black Myth: Wukong is one of the fastest-selling games of all time

Analysts suggest that Black Myth: Wukong's massive success across platforms is thanks to changing player attitudes and developers in China.
The Ryzen 9 9950X socketed in a motherboard.

I tested the Ryzen 9 9950X against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, and I was shocked by the results

AMD's new Ryzen 9 9950X may top some performance charts, but the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still proves itself as a gaming monster in this new Zen 5 era.
The Heroic Games Launcher for Steam Deck.

Steam reviews now show when the writer played primarily on Steam Deck

Steam has released a small but potentially huge feature for its reviews section concerning Steam Deck playability.
Gaming PC on a desk.

How to hide games in your Steam library

If you're never going to play a game again — or you just don't want to see something listed in your Steam library — here's how to hide it out of sight!
The Ryzen 9 9950X between someone's fingertips.

I tested AMD’s latest claims about Ryzen 9000, and they don’t hold up

AMD published a new blog detailing how to achieve higher gaming performance with Ryzen 9000 CPUs, but we're not seeing an uplift.
The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i sitting on a coffee table.

This is the gaming PC you should buy under $1,000

It seemed like the era of gaming desktops under $1,000 was behind us, but the Lenovo Legion Tower 5i proves that sweet spot gaming desktops are alive and well.
Gifts for PC gamers with a gaming cave setup.

How to hide pop-up ads on Steam

Everyone hates pop-up ads, especially when you're trying to play a game on Steam. There's an easy way to turn them off in just a few steps.
Gaming on PC at desk with RGB lighting.

How to stop Steam from opening on startup

If you don't want Steam to open when you boot up your computer, we'll tell you how to turn this setting off. Don't worry — it's a very quick and easy fix!
A character gearing up for battle in Black Myth: Wukong.

I’ve never played a PC game as demanding as Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong is finally out, and it's just as demanding as you expect. Here's a full breakdown of how the game runs on PC.
Gaming on PC at desk with RGB lighting.

How to find your Steam ID

Your Steam ID can be used to identify your account and shared with others to help them find your profile. We'll tell you how to locate your Steam ID.