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Here’s why Portal RTX is the most demanding PC game I’ve ever tested

Portal RTX may look like a quant remaster, but that couldn't be further from the truth. It's one of the most demanding games available today.
Corsair Voyager a1600 laptop sitting on a countertop.

Corsair Voyager a1600 review: a kitchen sink gaming laptop

Corsair's Voyager a1600 tries a lot of things, and some of them pay off. But the kitchen sink approach falls apart compared to other laptops.
A hand holding the RTX 4090 GPU.

Why I refuse to buy The Callisto Protocol on PC, even with an RTX 4090

Despite being one of the biggest releases of the year, The Callisto Protocol's PC port looks like a technical nightmare.
A horde rushing at the player in Warhammer 40K Darktide.

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide will bring your PC to its knees (and you’ll love every minute)

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is here, so get ready to venture into Tertium and purge the heretics .. with the right settings and optimizations, that is.
AMD RX 6950 XT installed in a PC.

Don’t fall for these GPU deals on Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday brings some great deals on graphics cards this year, along with some downright terrible ones. Here are the deals to avoid at all costs.
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X socketed into a motherboard.

If you want AMD Ryzen 7000, Black Friday is the time to buy

AMD's recent Ryzen 7000 CPUs are on sale for the first time ever this Black Friday, along with some steep discounts on the previous generation.
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 monitor.

3 gaming monitors to avoid on Black Friday (buy these instead)

Black Friday 2022 has some great deals on gaming monitors, but they're not all made equally. We round up three deals to avoid and three to snag.
A close-up image of Nvidia's RTX 3080 Ti graphics card.

Are gaming PCs more expensive today? Here’s what $1,000 bought you 10 years ago

PC gaming has a bad rap for being too expensive, especially with soaring GPU prices. But is PC gaming actually more expensive today than it was a decade ago?
Intel NUC computer on a table.

Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast review: a gaming PC the size of a book

The Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast delivers much higher performance than its size would suggest, all while expertly handling heat and noise.
The RX 7900 XTX sitting on display.

If AMD’s RX 7900 XTX claims are true, Nvidia could be in big trouble

AMD finally revealed more about the RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT, so we threw the competing RTX 4080 into the test bench to see how it could stack up.
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The one setting that deflates playing Spider-Man Miles Morales on PC

Spider-Man Miles Morales is a fantastic PC port, but Nvidia's DLSS Frame Generation feature can sour the experience quite a bit.
A hand grabbing MSI's RTX 4090 Suprim X.

AMD rips melting RTX 4090 adapter as Nvidia faces down class-action lawsuit

AMD took another jab at Nvidia's issues with melting RTX 4090 adapters, which comes on the heels of a class-action lawsuit filed against Nvidia.
Three RTX 4080s sitting side-by-side.

Which RTX 4080 should you buy on release day?

The RTX 4080 is here, but which one should you pick up on release day? We rounded up the available models and tested the differences.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 lays on a pink surface.

Nvidia RTX 4080 review: a great GPU where the math doesn’t always add up

Although the RTX 4080 is one of the most powerful GPUs you can buy today, it's tough to recommend sitting in the shadow left by the RTX 4090.
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AMD finally shares new RX 7900 XTX benchmarks, and it’s not all good news

AMD finally shared more realistic benchmarks for the RX 7900 XTX, and there's good and bad news for the upcoming graphics card.
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The best 1080p graphics cards in 2022: great options for Full HD

Full HD is still the most popular resolution for gaming. Our five best 1080p GPUs can handle the resolution at high frame rates with ease.
Cable management on the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8.

Why DisplayPort 2.1 could become a big deal for PC gaming in 2023

DisplayPort 2.1 has become a major talking point on the heels of AMD's RX 7900 XTX announcement, and for good reason.
Scott Herkalman holding the RX 7900 XTX graphics card.

AMD’s new RX 7900 XTX is here, and it dramatically undercuts Nvidia

AMD announced its RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT graphics cards, which contrary to GPU pricing trends, aren't coming with a cost increase this generation.
Frank Azor presenting at AMD's RDNA 3 launch event.

AMD previews FSR 3.0, which now includes frame generation

AMD is already gearing up to release FSR 3.0, which takes the fight back to Nvidia with frame generation capabilities.
Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 with an HDR demo on screen.

Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 review: the gaming monitor to beat

Samsung's Odyssey Neo G8 marks a new milestone with a 240Hz, 4K panel. Its fantastic HDR performance and vibrant colors are just the cherries on top.
Henry Cavill lifting a gaming PC off a table.

Henry Cavill explains why he’s waiting on the RTX 4090

It's established that the Man of Steel himself, Henry Cavill, is an avid PC gamer. And he's looking into some big upgrades for his rig in the near future.
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 (2022) PC performance guide: Best settings for high fps

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 (2022) is available now on PC. Here are the best settings to optimize your performance, along with XeSS, DLSS, and FSR testing.
Robin crouching with Gotham City in the background.

What is frame time, and why is it so important in games?

Frame rate is important and usually steals the limelight for gaming performance. But frame time can say a lot more about how well a game actually runs.
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Two years later, the PS5 could never live up to its performance promises

Next-gen consoles aren't feeling as next-gen now, as multiple games release with a strict 30 fps cap.
A gaming laptop with the ReSpec brand over it.

Are Windows 11 security features killing your gaming performance? You might be surprised

Windows 11's security features kill your gaming performance, right? Microsoft brought this year-old issue back up, and we think it is high time to revisit it.
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AMD, please don’t make the same mistake with the Ryzen 7 7700X3D

AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D was the best gaming processor on the market, but only for about six months. Hopefully the Ryzen 7 7700X3D will have more time to shine.
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs. Intel Core i9-13900K: a close battle

Intel's Core i9-13900K is here, but how does it hold up to AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X? Here, we break down the performance and pricing to see how they stack up.
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Intel Core i9-13900K and Core i5-13600K review: Let the CPU battle begin

Intel isn't shooting to the top of the performance charts with the Core i9-13900K and Core i5-13600K, but it doesn't need to with the value these CPUs offer.
Intel Core i5-13600K installed in a motherboard.

Intel Raptor Lake CPUs: Everything we know about the 13th-gen processors

Raptor Lake is Intel's 13th generation of processors, and they're finally here. Here's everything you need to know about specs, pricing, and performance.
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Gotham Knights resurrects Arkham Knight’s massive stuttering problems

Gotham Knights on PC is off to a rough start with major stuttering issues regardless of how powerful your PC is.
Nathan Drake swimming under water in Uncharted 4.

Uncharted Legacy of Thieves PC performance guide: Best settings for high fps

Uncharted is now on PC, and it looks better than ever. Here's how to find the best settings to have the smoothest experience possible.
The RTX 4090 graphics card sitting on a table with a dark green background.

The best games to show off Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4090

The RTX 4090 is insanely powerful, but there are only a few games that let the GPU shine. Here are the best games to play on Nvidia's latest GPU.
A quality comparison of Intel XeSS.

Intel XeSS vs. Nvidia DLSS vs. AMD Super Resolution: supersampling showdown

Intel XeSS, Nvidia DLSS, and AMD FSR all accomplish the same goal, but they do so in very different ways. Here's how they stack up against each other.
GeForce logo on the RTX 3080.

The RTX 4080 unlaunch is the worst news for GPU prices since crypto

Nvidia earned back some favor with gamers by unlaunching the misleading 12GB RTX 4080, but that shouldn't distract from GPU prices going through the roof.