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The Asus 480Hz OLED gaming monitor set up at a press event.

The best monitors we saw at CES 2024

CES 2024 was all about monitors, with high refresh rates, new form factors, and so much more. Here are the best monitors we saw at the show.
Computing Features
Assassin's Creed Mirage on the MSI Claw handheld.

The best PC hardware we saw at CES 2024

From Nvidia, AMD, Intel, and even other brands, here's the best PC hardware we saw while scouring the halls of CES 2024.
Computing Features
An Intel Meteor Lake processor socketed in a motherboard.

NPUs are officially useless — for now

NPUs are new to Windows laptops, and it doesn't feel like they have a compelling use case right now over your GPU or cloud AI workloads.
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MSI RTX 4080 Suprim X installed in a PC.

I’m worried about the Nvidia RTX 4080 Super

Nvidia dropped the price of its RTX 4080 Super, and while that's a positive step for GPU prices, I'm worried about how expensive the card might end up being.
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Sonic Superstars running on the MSI Claw.

MSI Claw handheld hands-on: it’s more significant than you think

We knew the MSI Claw was coming based on some big leaks that emerged prior to CES, but the handheld is still more significant than you might imagine.
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The Asus 480Hz OLED gaming monitor set up at a press event.

This surprise 480Hz QHD OLED gaming monitor just won CES

Asus brought a surprise OLED gaming monitor to CES that boasts a 480Hz refresh rate at 1440p resolution
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The 2024 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 sitting on a table.

This is how Asus defeats the Razer Blade 14

A striking redesign on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 means that we finally have a proper competitor for the Razer Blade 14.
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The lid of the Lenovo Legion 9i.

Lenovo just made my favorite gaming laptop even better

At CES 2024, Lenovo is making the highest-reviewed laptop we used last year even better with an upgraded CPU and new dedicated AI chip.
Computing News
A render of the RTX 4080 Super at CES 2024.

Should you buy the RTX 4080 now or wait for the RTX 4080 Super?

Nvidia just launched the RTX 4080 Super. But it will replace the RTX 4080 as the go to high-end graphics card?
Computing Guides
Jeff Fisher holding the RTX 4080 Super at CES 2024.

Nvidia did the unthinkable with the RTX 4080 Super

We all knew that Nvidia would launch Super graphics cards, but the RTX 4080 Super still managed to surprise me.
Computing News
AMD announces RX 7600 XT at CES 2024.

AMD just announced the graphics card everyone has been waiting for

AMD fans have been waiting for the RX 7600 XT for months, and at CES 2024, AMD finally made the graphics card a reality.
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The HyperX Alloy Rise gaming keyboard.

HyperX just made your next favorite gaming keyboard

HyperX's new Alloy Rise gaming keyboard pushes into the enthusiast realm, and it might be the go-to gaming keyboard to buy in 2024.
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HP Omen Transcend 14 sitting next to a window.

I tried the world’s lightest 14-inch gaming laptop — here’s what surprised me

HP claims its new Omen Transcend 14 is the world's lightest 14-inch gaming laptop. Here's what surprised me after spending some time with the laptop.
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Lies of P on Samsung's glasses-free 3D gaming monitor at CES 2024.

Samsung has a 3D gaming monitor that doesn’t need glasses — and it actually works

Samsung has a new glasses-free 3D gaming monitor, and much to my surprise, it actually works really well.
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Fortnite running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 at CES 2024.

I saw the second generation of Samsung’s QD-OLED gaming monitors

Samsung's new QD-OLED gaming monitors manage to be even more stunning when you see them in person, and I can't wait for them to release.
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Steam Deck held between two hands.

You just can’t kill the Steam Deck

We've seen a slate of supposed Steam Deck killers over the past year, but Valve's handheld remains the head honcho.
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RX 7900 XTX slotted into a test bench.

Please, don’t buy an AMD GPU right now

There aren't a ton of rumors about AMD launching new graphics cards soon, but we still expect to see prices drop in the next few weeks.
Computing Features
An SSD installed in a PC motherboard.

SSDs are getting more expensive, but don’t panic yet

Following reports of SSD price increases, we're seeing the first wave of hikes in effect. It's not time to panic quite yet, though.
Computing News
Controls on the SteelSeries Acris Nova Pro headset.

The best Xbox Series X headsets for 2024

To get the most out of your Xbox Series X, you'll need a good headset. Our roundup of the best Xbox Series X headsets has options for any budget and need.
Gaming Best-Ofs
samsung odyssey oled gaming monitors 2024 ces g8 g80sd 3

Samsung’s new OLED gaming monitor might have a problem

Samsung is ready to reveal its slate of 2024 OLED gaming monitors, but they might face tough competition at CES 2024.
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Windows 10 running on the Steam Deck.

PC gamers — Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 are officially dead

Microsoft may have ended support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 a while ago, but with Steam jumping ship, the operating systems are officially dead for PC gamers.
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A screenshot from Star Wars Jedi Survivor.

PC ports need to be better in 2024 — here’s how

We saw several problematic PC releases this year. Here's what PC ports need to do to be better next year.
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AMD RX 7600 on a pink background.

AMD might have a new graphics card next month, too

It's been quiet on the Team Red front, but some are suggesting that AMD is prepped a GPU that could launch in just a few weeks.
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The Corsair Steel Crimson keyboard sitting on a desk mat.

This stunning Corsair keycap set has one major problem

Corsair's new Steel Crimson and Steel Azure keycaps look stunning, but there's one problem that holds back their potential.
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Horizon Zero Dawn on the LG UltraGear OLED 45.

OLED was the hero of PC gaming this year

2023 was a big year for PC gaming, but the biggest thing that enhanced my gaming experience was the introduction of OLED gaming monitors.
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A hand grabbing MSI's RTX 4090 Suprim X.

I hope Nvidia never makes an RTX 5090

We'll probably see the RTX 5090 when Nvidia is ready to release next-gen GPUs, but I hope it doesn't repeat the mistakes of the RTX 4090.
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Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 playing Cyberpunk 2077.

How gaming laptops grew up in 2023

Gaming laptops have treated the display like an afterthought for years, but in 2023, gaming laptops grew up in a big way.
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The LG UltraGear 45 monitor playing Resident Evil 4.

LG’s massive 45-inch UltraGear misses what makes 32:9 special

LG's UltraGear 45GR75DC-B brings the unique (and oddly popular) 32:9 aspect ratio below $1,000, but it trades a lot in meeting that price.
Computing Reviews
God of War running on the LG UltraGear OLED 45.

LG’s new 480Hz gaming monitor just changed the game

LG is getting ahead of the curve with a suite of new OLED gaming monitors, one of which can reach a staggering 480Hz.
Computing News
The Intel logo on the Arc A770 graphics card.

Intel isn’t giving up on GPUs yet

A new slide reaffirms that Intel is still working on its Arc GPUs, and we could see next-gen Battlemage cards surprisingly soon.
Computing News
Three graphics cards on a gray background.

The GPU shortage is over, but it’s still wreaking havoc

GPU prices have been stable over the past year, but the lingering effects of the GPU shortage are still in the air today.
Computing Features
The lid of the Lenovo Legion 9i.

This was the most exciting gaming laptop I reviewed in 2023

I review dozens of gaming laptops every year, but no laptop stood out to me in 2023 quite like the Lenovo Legion 9i.
Computing Features
The landing page for Steam Year in Review 2023.

Steam Year in Review 2023 is live — here’s how to see your Steam Replay

Valve has opened the doors on Steam Year in Review (formerly Steam Replay) for 2023. Here's how to see your stats for the year.
Computing News
Kena Bridge of Spirits on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9.

Intel is cooking up an exciting DLSS 3 rival

At Siggraph Asia 2023, Intel introduced a research paper that details an exciting rival to Nvidia's popular DLSS 3.
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