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Asus ROG Ally on a purple background.

Microsoft, please don’t screw up the Asus ROG Ally

The Asus ROG Ally looks like an exciting Steam Deck competitor, but its success mainly comes down to if Microsoft can get Windows 11 working properly.
Forza Horizon 5 running on the Asus ROG PG27AQDM.

Asus ROG Swift OLED (PG27AQDM) review: OLED meets brightness

Asus' take on an OLED gaming monitor is here in the PG27AQDM, and it does a lot to improve on previous OLED gaming monitors we've seen.
Newcastle raises his shield in Apex Legends.

The best Xbox One games to play right now

After eight years on the shelves, the list of the best Xbox One games is massive. Halo, Gears, and everything in between -- here are the games you should have.
RTX 4070 logo on a graphics card.

Nvidia isn’t selling graphics cards — it’s selling DLSS

Nvidia sells graphics cards, of course, but the company continues to hang its hat on DLSS to push performance to new heights.
A hand holding the RTX 4090 GPU.

Nvidia RTX 40-series graphics cards: everything you need to know

Nvidia now has three RTX 40-series GPUs. Here's everything you need to know about them, including benchmarks and performance.
The RTX 4070 graphics card on a pink background.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 review: the comeback GPU

Nvidia's RTX 4070 finally introduces some value into the RTX 40-series generation, and it shoots ahead of the competition with DLSS 3 and solid ray tracing.
Nvidia's RTX 4070 graphics cards over a pink background.

Nvidia RTX 4070 vs. RTX 4070 Ti: don’t buy the wrong GPU

Between Nvidia's RTX 4070 Ti and the recently-released RTX 4070, there's a clear winner for gamers looking to get the best bang for their buck.
Cyberpunk 2077 on the Cooler Master GP27Q monitor.

Cyberpunk 2077’s Overdrive mode still isn’t a reason to buy a new GPU

Cyberpunk 2077's hotly anticipated ray tracing Overdrive feature is here, and it's very impressive. But it's still not a reason to run out and buy a new GPU.
A gaming laptop playing Horizon Zero Dawn.

Gaming laptops are still lying to us, and it’s getting even more complicated

As a new generation of gaming laptops rolls out in 2023, it's becoming even more difficult to trust what you see on a spec sheet.
Razer Levithan V2 Pro sitting on a desk.

Razer Leviathan V2 Pro review: AI for your ears

The Razer Leviathan V2 Pro has very impressive AI head tracking capabilities, but its high price and experimental tech definitely isn't for everyone.
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D sitting on a motherboard.

Between AMD’s Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Ryzen 9 7950X3D, there’s no contest

AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a monster gaming CPU, but is it worth spending more for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D? We put them both to the test.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D installed in a motherboard.

What is AMD 3D V-Cache? Extra gaming performance unlocked

AMD's 3D V-Cache technology is one of the most exciting trends in PC hardware. But what is it? How does it work? Here's what you need to know about 3D V-Cache.
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D held between fingertips.

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D review: so fast it looks like a mistake

AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the best gaming CPU you can buy, which is a bit of a problem for Team Red considering it beats the company's more expensive CPUs.
Asus ROG Ally on a purple background.

No joke — Asus is releasing a Steam Deck competitor

Asus announced the ROG Ally on April Fool's Day. but it's not a joke. The handheld device is coming soon.
Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 sitting on a table.

Asus Strix Scar 17 review: AMD just won

The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 ushers in AMD's next-gen laptop processors, and it's an exciting showcase for what Team Red has in store this generation.
Nvidia's RTX 3070 Ti graphics card.

The surprising reason your powerful PC still can’t handle the latest games

New games are pushing even powerful last-gen GPUs to their limits and exposing a big problem with graphics cards: VRAM limits.
Joel looks at Ellie in The Last of Us Part 2.

This might be why The Last of Us has terrible stuttering on PC

The Last of Us on PC has some major issues with stuttering and crashes, and we might have a glimpse into why.
Newegg's AI PC builder

Newegg’s AI PC Builder is a dumpster fire that I can’t look away from

Newegg introduced a PC builder powered by ChatGPT, but it has some serious problems when it comes to recommending parts
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How Unreal Engine 5 is tackling the biggest problem in PC gaming

Epic announced a slate of new features for Unreal Engine 5 during its State of Unreal address, but the most important update flew under the radar.
Lenovo Legion Tower 7i gaming PC sitting on a table.

The Lenovo Legion Tower 7i is a great gaming PC with one big mistake

The Lenovo Legion Tower 7i ticks all the boxes with flagship performance, great design, and room for upgrades, but it makes a critical mistake with RAM speed.
Leon parries a chainsaw villager in Resident Evil 4.

Resident Evil 4 Remake PC: best settings, ray tracing, FSR, and more

Resident Evil 4 Remake reinvents the classic on PC. We dived in to look at ray tracing and FSR in the game, as well as dial in the best settings.
A zombie crawls after someone in Resident Evil 2.

All Resident Evil games, ranked from best to worst

There are a lot of Resident Evil games available, so it's tough to know where to get started. In this guide, we rank the Resident Evil games from best to worst.
Desktop background on the Alienware 34 QD-OLED.

I love my OLED gaming monitor, but I feel like it’s gaslighting me

The Alienware 34 QD-OLED is still the best gaming monitor you can buy, and I'm happy I bought one. But the constant reminders of OLED burn-in are fatiguing.
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Linus Tech Tips restored after crypto scam hack

The Linus Tech Tips YouTube channel, along with several related channels, have been restored after being hijacked by crypto scammers.
Canva's Magic Edit feature adding flowers to an image.

Canva’s new AI tools might replace your video editor

Canva is getting a suite of new tools powered by AI, and one of them can even edit videos for you automatically.
Google Bard responses on a screen.

Google Bard avoids the critical flaws of Bing Chat

Google Bard is finally in the hands of the public, and its focused responses help it avoid the critical errors Bing Chat launched with.
RTX 4000 SFF going into a PC case.

Nvidia finally made a tiny RTX 4000 graphics card (but you probably don’t want it)

Nvidia delivered a small form factor RTX 4000 at GTC 2023, but it's built for workstations, not your next gaming rig.
Nvidia's H100 NVL being installed in a server.

Nvidia built a massive dual GPU to power models like ChatGPT

Nvidia announced the H100 NVL at GTC 2023, which is a massive dual GPU purpose-built to power models like ChatGPT.
Nvidia's cuLitho technology on a silicon wafer.

Nvidia is leveraging GPUs to build 2nm (and smaller) chips

Nvidia announced cuLitho at GTC 2023, which it says lays the foundation for 2nm and smaller nodes at companies like TSMC.
Overwatch 2 running on the Alienware 500Hz gaming monitor.

Alienware 500Hz gaming monitor review: for the pros only

Alienware's 500Hz gaming monitor may not be the right fit for most gamers, but for the most competitive players, it's the best esports monitor you can buy.
A character levitates a book in Redfall.

Here’s how to get Redfall Bite Back Edition for free from Nvidia

Nvidia is launching a new GPU bundle that includes the Redfall Bite Back Edition for free, assuming you can stomach the price of an RTX 40-series GPU.
Microsoft Edge browser showing Bing Chat on an iPhone.

Microsoft’s Bing Chat waitlist is gone — how to sign up now

It seems Microsoft is doing away with the Bing Chat waitlist, and anyone can sign up to try out the AI chatbot now.
ChatGPT versus Google on smartphones.

Here’s how to rewatch the first public demo of ChatGPT-4

OpenAI presented the first public demo of ChatGPT-4, showing off both its new features and limitations.
Here's Microsoft's example of how Bing chat will work in the future.

Edge Copilot finally delivers on Microsoft’s Bing Chat promises

Microsoft has updated its Edge browser with the new Copilot feature, which includes Bing Chat, as well as compose and insight features powered by AI.