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Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 sitting on a table.

AMD’s new laptop CPU is the fastest I’ve seen, but you shouldn’t buy it yet

We had a chance to test AMD's latest Ryzen 9 7945HX3D inside the Asus Scar 17, and although it's the fastest gaming CPU around, you shouldn't buy it yet.
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GPU inside the EK Fluid 275 Conquest.

Modders just changed GPU overclocking forever

Two modders have released tools that allow users to flash a new vBIOS on their Nvidia GPUs, enabling a far greater range of overclocking potential.
Computing News
Spider-Man running on the LG UltraGear OLED 45.

Why I couldn’t live without an ultrawide gaming monitor

Ultrawide or dual-monitor setup? It's tough to choose, but for the way I work and game, I absolutely need an ultrawide monitor.
Computing Features
Jak winds up his magic fist in Immortals of Aveum.

How Immortals of Aveum wants to rethink PC optimization with Unreal Engine 5

Immortals of Aveum will debut a new feature for PC graphics, allowing you to see how each setting will impact your performance in real time.
Computing Features
The Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 on a pink background.

Asus just embarrassed everyone with its new gaming keyboard

New gaming keyboards rarely move the needle, but the Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 is an enthusiast keyboard that comes with a mainstream price.
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Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

Why I leave Nvidia’s game-changing tech off in most games

Nvidia's DLSS 3 is remarkably impressive, but now that we've seen it show up in more games, I leave it off more often than I turn it on.
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AMD's exclusive Starfield-themed RX 7900 XTX.

Take a look at AMD’s limited-edition, Starfield-themed GPU

AMD just pulled the curtain back on a limited-edition graphics card themed around the upcoming Starfield.
Computing News
Dell G15 (2023) sitting on a coffee table.

The only gaming laptops you should consider for college

Going back to school this fall? These are the only three gaming laptops you should look at in 2023.
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AI-generated review on Newegg's website.

Newegg wants you to trust ChatGPT for product reviews

Newegg announced it's rolling out a new feature across its service that will generate a product review summary using ChatGPT.
Computing News
Steam Deck sitting on a pink background.

Refurbished Steam Decks are now official — here’s how to buy one

After rumors circulated about Valve offering up refurbished Steam Decks, the company made it official. Here's how to pick up your own for cheap.
Computing News
A digital depiction of a laptop being hacked by a hacker.

AI can now steal your passwords with almost 100% accuracy — here’s how

Researchers have discovered a devious new way for AI to steal your passwords, and it's almost 100% accurate.
Computing News
Marvel's Spider-Man running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

What is Nvidia DLAA? New anti-aliasing technology explained

Recent Nvidia RTX graphics cards have a strange new feature: DLAA. We're here to define what it is, how you can use it, and how it looks in games.
Computing Guides
Hogwarts Legacy running on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 review: great against all odds

Arriving a year late and $500 more expensive than the competition, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 seemed doomed to fail. But it still stands out against all odds.
Computing Reviews
A Baldur's Gate 3 character lights the way.

Baldur’s Gate 3 PC performance tested: best settings, DLSS, slow HDD mode, and more

Baldur's Gate 3 is finally out after three years in early access. How does it run? Here's our guide to the best settings to optimize your performance.
Computing Guides
Alienware Aurora R16 sitting on a desk.

Alienware just changed everything you know about its desktops

Alienware is giving its flagship gaming PC a major overhaul, flipping everything you know about the company's desktops on its head.
Computing News
Desktop mode on the Steam Deck.

I use Steam every day, and I couldn’t live without these 6 hidden features

Steam is more than just a launcher for your games. Here are the six features I couldn't live without.
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Asus ROG Ally with the Windows lock screen.

A major Asus ROG Ally challenger could be in the works

A new report suggests Lenovo is working on a handheld similar to the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally.
Computing News
A digital image of Elon Musk in front of a stylized background with the Twitter logo repeating.

Why is Twitter called X now? Here’s everything you need to know

Twitter is now called X, and it's been a messy rebrand. We're here to catch you up on why the rebrand happened and what it means.
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It’s time to stop trying to play games without an SSD

Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart now proves it. Your gaming PC absolutely needs an SSD installed in it.
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CLX Hathor PC sitting on a coffee table.

This dual-PC desktop is insane in more ways than one

The CLX Hathor manages to cram two PCs into a single case, but unfortunately, this setup doesn't make sense in a lot of cases.
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Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 sitting on a table.

It’s official — AMD’s best gaming CPU is coming to laptops

AMD is bringing its 3D V-Cache tech to laptops, arriving first in the monstrous Asus Scar 17 gaming laptop.
Computing News
Two robots from Portal 2.

The best puzzle games of all time

Test your mental abilities with these difficult yet fun puzzlers. From Lemmings to Baba Is You, we've chosen the best puzzle games across all of gaming history.
Gaming Guides
A boss fight in Armored Core 6.

Don’t worry; Armored Core VI is ‘fully supported’ on Steam Deck

FromSoftware confirmed that its upcoming Armored Core VI will be fully supported on Valve's Steam Deck handheld.
Computing News
A combat encounter in Armored Core 6

Even if you love Dark Souls, you’re not ready for FromSoftware’s next game

We spent three hours playing FromSoftware's next game, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, and you're not ready for it.
Gaming Features
A knight with a gun in a burning square.

Remnant 2 PC: change these graphics settings immediately

Remnant 2 is causing headaches for PC players already. Here are the best settings to optimize your performance in the game.
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The GOG Galaxy Mac app showing a library of games.

Ubisoft has every right to delete your games — even if it shouldn’t

Ubisoft isn't deleting your inactive account filled with games, but the outrage at that possibility still has merit.
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These are the Diablo 4 settings to tweak for the best performance

If you want to play Diablo 4, it's best experienced on a PC. Here's the best settings we've found for the game, as well as how well it runs on PC.
Computing Guides
A Hallway in Portal Prelude RTX.

I tested Nvidia’s new RTX feature, and it fixed the worst part of PC gaming

Nvidia stealthily dropped its new RTX IO feature, and it could have big implications for upcoming PC releases.
Computing Features
Asus ROG Ally connected to the XG Mobile.

I replaced my PC with the Asus ROG Ally. Here’s what surprised me

A clever accessory promises to turn the ROG Ally into a full-fledged desktop, but Asus' rose-tinted claims don't hold up to reality.
Computing Features
Logo on the RTX 4060 Ti graphics card.

Nvidia doesn’t want you to know about its controversial new GPU

Nvidia's controversial 16GB RTX 4060 Ti is available now, though there aren't many models up to purchase.
Computing News
OnePlus Keyboard 81 on a pink background.

I can’t believe my favorite new keyboard came from a phone company

It's hard for me to get excited about a keyboard these days, but the OnePlus Keyboard 81 won me over.
Computing Features
Halo running on a MacBook Pro.

I tried to relive the forgotten legacy of Halo as a Mac franchise — and it was a disaster

Halo has a long history, but its origins lie on Mac, and now, it's finally possible to fulfill the game's original legacy.
Computing Features
Ratchet from Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.

Ratchet & Clank to debut a revolutionary graphics tech on PC

Sony's next major PC port is using an exciting new feature that could help it dodge some major problems PC ports have faced this year.
Computing News
A hand grabbing a graphics card.

I’ve reviewed every GPU in the last 2 years — these are the only ones you should buy

Here are the only GPUs you should consider, from the prospective of someone who's reviewed all of them over the last two generations.
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