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A pair of G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5 RAM modules.

AMD Ryzen 7000 will ‘end the stalemate’ on high DDR5 prices

AMD Ryzen 7000 exclusively supports DDR5, but the company says the new generation could bring an end to the inflated prices DDR5 has experienced.
Computing News
AMD Ryzen processor render.

AMD Ryzen 7000 graphics aren’t powerful enough for gaming

In an interview, AMD confirmed that the integrated graphics in its upcoming Ryzen 7000 processors won't replace the company's popular range of gaming APUs.
Computing News
Logo on the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro headset.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless review: A new standard

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless takes the best gaming headset and makes it better, and it's the top premium headset you can buy in 2022.
Computing Reviews
Nvidia A100 liquid-cooled data center GPU.

Nvidia’s new liquid-cooled GPUs are heading to data centers

Nvidia announced two new liquid-cooled GPUs at Computex 2022, but they aren't coming to high-end gaming rigs. They're headed to the data center.
Computing News
Nvidia previews RTX 3090 Ti GPU at CES 2022.

How to watch Nvidia’s Computex 2022 keynote

Nvidia presented its Computex 2022 keynote, and we have all the details on what was announced.
Computing News
Lisa Su showing Zen 4 CPU.

How to watch AMD’s Computex 2022 keynote

AMD is kicking off Computex 2022 with its annual keynote, and we expect big announcements out of it. Here's how to watch AMD at Computex 2022.
Computing News
AMD Ryzen 7000 benchmark in Blender.

AMD Ryzen 7000 is up to 31% faster than Intel’s best

AMD officially lifted the curtain on Ryzen 7000 at Computex 2022, which the company says is up to 31% faster than Intel's best CPU in certain applications.
Computing News
A Corsair Voyager gaming laptop sits on a desk.

Corsair’s first gaming laptop ever goes all-in on AMD

Corsair launched the Voyager laptop at Computex 2022. The machine is built for gaming and streaming, and it's equipped exclusively with AMD hardware.
Computing News
A power supply in front of the ReSpec logo.

The decade of ignoring your gaming PC’s power supply is over

For around a decade, there hasn't been a reason to go beyond a 750W power supply in a gaming PC. But that's changing, and it's important to upgrade soon.
Computing Features
Intel Arc Alchemist reference design render.

Intel isn’t at Computex, and that could kill Arc Alchemist

Intel isn't hosting a Computex keynote this year, where we expected to learn more about the upcoming Arc Alchemist GPUs that have been plagued by delays.
Computing Features
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Falcon Northwest Tiki review (2022): Mini PC gaming, perfected

The Falcon Northwest Tiki is a monster of a gaming PC, and in its pursuit to offer the smallest form factor possible, it sacrifices very little.
Computing Reviews
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The best multiplayer Xbox One games

There are some great single-player games on Xbox One, but it's a multiplayer console first and foremost. Here are the best multiplayer games you can play today.
Gaming Guides
Keyboard on the Asus ROG Strix G15.

Laptop GPU power limits (TGP): What to know before buying

Laptop GPUs have different power limits, which can make a huge difference in performance. Here's everything you need to know about TGP with AMD and Nvidia.
Computing Guides
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Asus ProArt Station PD5 review: Too little, too late

The Asus ProArt Station PD5 is too little, too late. It's held back by a last-gen processor, which makes it a bad buy for creators in 2022.
Computing Reviews
Intel Core i9-12900K box on a desk.

Intel 12th-gen Alder Lake CPUs: Everything you need to know

Intel's Alder Lake processors are some of the most exciting chips in years. Here's everything you need to know about Intel's 12th-generation CPUs.
Computing Features
Julianna pins Colt to the ground in Deathloop.

After testing AMD FSR 2.0, I’m almost ready to ditch DLSS

AMD FSR 2.0 is here with an update to Deathloop, and the new upscaling tech may be the final nail in the coffin for Nvidia's competing DLSS.
Computing Features
AMD RX 6950 XT installed in a PC.

AMD RX 6950 XT vs. Nvidia RTX 3090: Flagship showdown

AMD has a new flagship: the RX 6950 XT. But how does it compare to Nvidia's top dog, the RTX 3090? We compare the two GPUs head-to-head here.
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A render of an Intel Core HX chip.

Intel launches the world’s first 16-core mobile CPU

Intel launched a new family of processors for its 12th-gen platform, including its first 16-core laptop processor.
Computing News
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i sitting on a table.

Lenovo Legion Slim 7i hands-on review: Portable powerhouse

Lenovo's new Legion Slim 7i comes with the latest AMD and Intel hardware, and it's primed to win over gamers looking for a highly portable gaming machine.
Computing Reviews
AMD RX 6950 XT graphics card on a pink background.

AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT review: Buy the 6900 XT instead

The new RX 6950 XT is supposed to refresh AMD's flagship GPU, but with almost identical performance and a slightly higher price tag, it's not worth picking up.
Computing Reviews
AMD Radeon RX 6000 graphics cards over a black background.

AMD’s RX 6950 XT looks to tackle the mighty RTX 3090

AMD announced three new graphics cards to reinvigorate the company's current graphics generation: The RX 6950 XT, RX 6750 XT, and RX 6600 XT.
Computing News
A Lenovo Legion 5i Pro sitting on a shelf.

Gaming laptops are lying to us, and no one seems to care

Most gaming PCs are defined by their specs, but not gaming laptops. Even with the same graphics card, some laptops just don't perform the way they should.
Computing Features
A laptop running Linux with a controller sitting on it.

I uninstalled Windows on my gaming PC, and I don’t want to go back

Windows is the go-to platform for gaming, but support for everyone's favorite penguin has been growing. Is now finally the time for Linux gaming to shine?
Computing Features
GeForce Now runs on a MacBook Air.

Nvidia GeForce Now uses DLSS to hit 4K on Windows and Mac

Nvidia GeForce Now received a big update: 4K streaming on Windows and Mac. And Nvidia is using its own DLSS technology to power the higher resolution.
Computing News
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D chip.

AMD’s new Ryzen 7000 range gets a confirmed launch window

AMD announced that its upcoming Ryzen 7000 generation will include a new class of laptop CPUs, codenamed Dragon Range. The parts are expected to arrive in 2023.
Computing News
An Alienware + Windows 11 PC gaming setup.

PC gamers are finally starting to upgrade to Windows 11

The latest Steam hardware survey reveals that gamers are starting to adopt Windows 11, despite some apprehension around the new OS at launch.
Computing News
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7 Windows shortcuts I use on my gaming PC constantly

Work smarter, not harder, and put your gaming PC to work for you with these seven Windows shortcuts that are essential for every PC gamer.
Computing Features
A Steam Deck sits next to a Switch OLED.

The one way the Steam Deck succeeds where the Switch failed

With the Steam Deck now a few months old, there's one specific reason Valve succeeds where the Nintendo Switch failed.
Gaming
Overwatch characters fighting on a street.

The best settings for Overwatch 2: Benchmarks, performance

The Overwatch 2 beta is rolling. We rounded up the best settings for Overwatch 2 so you can optimize your performance and achieve a high frame rate.
Computing Guides
A hand grabbing a graphics card.

Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti vs. RTX 3090: Monster GPUs face-off

The Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti and RTX 3090 are the two most powerful graphics cards ever made. But how do they stack up? And is it worth upgrading to the 3090 Ti?
Computing
Samsung T7 Shield sitting on a Samsung T7.

Samsung T7 Shield review: Portable, protected storage

The Samsung T7 Shield expands the super fast T7 family, offering up dust and water resistance, as well as drop protection, while maintaining portability.
Computing Reviews
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ReSpec: A column about the complex, glorious tech behind PC gaming

ReSpec is a new biweekly column on Digital Trends covering the latest PC gaming hardware and technologies so you can better navigate the games you play.
Computing Features
Someone holding the Ryzen 7 5800X3D in a red light.

It’s time for PC gamers to reckon with cache, and AMD is leading the way

What does a little extra cache do for your gaming PC? Quite a bit, it turns out. We take a technical deep dive into AMD's 3D V-Cache technology.
Computing Features
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Gaming OC on an orange background.

Gigabyte RTX 3090 Ti Gaming OC review: A landmark GPU

Gigabyte's RTX 3090 Ti Gaming OC offers a massive boost in gaming performance, cementing it as the most powerful graphics card around.
Computing Reviews
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