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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 in front of a black background.

Nvidia just quietly launched a 12GB RTX 3080, and the price will shock you

Nvidia silently launched the 12GB RTX 3080, but there aren't any reviews on launch day. Here's why, and what it means for Nvidia throughout 2022.
Computing
The RTX 3060 installed in a computer.

Stolen EVGA graphics cards have been sold by Vietnamese retailer

Months after a truckload of EVGA graphics cards were stolen, the shipment seems to have shown up at Vietnamese retailer Nguyn Cong Computer.
Computing News
Pricing information for the AMD RX 6500 XT graphics card.

Finally, budget GPUs from AMD and Nvidia are a reality again

CES 2022 was full of expensive products most people can't afford. But Nvidia and AMD recommitted to a budget market that they had seemingly left behind.
Computing Opinion
AMD CEO Lisa Su holding a Zen 4 CPU.

The 5 biggest computing announcements from CES 2022

CES 2022 was big year computing, with announcements from AMD, Nvidia, Intel, and more. Here are the five biggest computing announcements of the show.
Computing
Intel announces Intel Arc dGPU for Alienware x17 laptop.

Why we can’t get too excited about Intel Arc Alchemist discrete GPUs just yet

Intel showed off Arc Alchemist GPUs at CES 2022, but we hoped to see much more. For now, you should be skeptical about the cards until Intel has more to share.
Computing Opinion
Jeff Fisher presenting the RTX 3090 Ti.

AMD vs. Nvidia at CES 2022: The GPU battleground

CES 2022 brought big graphics announcements from AMD and Nvidia, but who won the show this year? It was tighter than you might suspect.
Computing
AMD demoing Halo Infinite at CES 2022.

AMD vs. Intel at CES 2022: Who won?

AMD and Intel brought major announcements to CES 2022, but one of them clearly came with more in the chamber than the other.
Computing
Razer Project Sophia render.

Razer Project Sophia puts a PC and OLED screen into a modular desk

Razer's new Project Sophia is truly an all-in-one PC, with a modular design that allows you to adjust your setup in a matter of seconds.
Computing News
Razer Enki Pro HyperSense gaming chair.

The Razer Enki Pro HyperSense is a 4D theater in a chair — and I loved it

The Razer Enki Pro HyperSense is a chair that vibrates, but our hands-on review shows how complex those vibrations can be.
Computing News
Asus Zenbook 14X OLED with its accessories.

Asus Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition hands-on review: To the stars

Asus made its best laptop, the Zenbook 14X OLED, even better. The new Space Edition is a collector's item, but it's comfortable enough to be your daily driver.
Computing
Asus ROG Flow Z13 gaming laptop.

I don’t care if the Asus ROG Flow Z13 is a laptop or a tablet — I just want one

The Asus ROG Flow Z13 isn't a gaming laptop or a tablet, and that's exactly why we're excited about seeing it again after CES 2022.
Computing News
Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 gaming monitor.

The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 is the new benchmark for 4K monitors — and I saw it

The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 is the first 4K monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate, and it sets a new standard for 4K gaming monitors going forward.
Computing News
Samsung ARK gaming monitor.

Samsung ARK is a rotating cockpit of monitor madness — and I want one now

The Samsung ARK is a 55-inch OLED monitor that can go vertical. I saw it in person, and it's wild.
Computing News
MSI presenting its CES 2022 gaming laptops.

MSI’s new gaming laptops are cooled by a ‘phase-changing’ liquid metal pad

MSI debuted its range of new gaming laptops at CES 2022, including the option to use liquid metal to cool the CPU on some high-end models.
Computing News
Asus ROG OLED monitors on a starry background.

The ROG Swift PG42UQ is the 42-inch OLED gaming monitor I’ve been waiting for

Asus revealed two ROG monitors at CES 2022, including the world's first 42-inch 4K OLED display. And it might be the perfect option for PC and console gamers.
Computing News
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The animated LED matrix comes to an ROG gaming keyboard — and it looks killer

Asus revealed new ROG headsets, keyboards, and mice at CES 2022, headed by a keyboard that includes an animated LED matrix.
Computing News
Asus ROG Chakram X mouse on a blue background.

The best PC gaming peripherals of CES 2022: Mice, keyboards, headsets, and more

CES 2022 is in full swing, and we've seen a massive list of announcements. Here are the best peripherals of CES 2022 that we've seen so far.
Computing
An Intel Alder Lake Core i5-12600K CPU and its packaging.

Most of Intel’s new 12th-gen Alder Lake desktop chips ditch hybrid architecture

Intel announced 22 new Alder Lake CPUs at CES 2022, but most of them don't have Alder Lake's signature hybrid architecture.
Computing News
HP Envy desktop sitting on a desk.

If Apple designed a gaming PC, it might look like the new HP Envy Desktop

HP unveiled a redesigned Envy Desktop at CES 2022, and the slick design combined with powerful hardware could be the ticket for creators and gamers alike.
Computing News
HP Omen 45L sitting on a table.

HP Omen 45L review: A master class in prebuilt gaming PCs

The HP Omen 45L is like a dream where gaming PC designers deliver on every promise. It improves an already great design, and it'll be tough to top in 2022.
Computing
A render of Intel's 12th-gen mobile processor.

Intel’s Alder Lake H-series laptop chips take on Apple M1 Max with vengeance

After months of waiting, Intel finally launched its 12th-gen Alder Lake platform for mobile at CES 2022. Here are the first processors and laptops arriving.
Computing News
Nvidia RTX gaming laptop.

Nvidia’s mobile RTX 3080 Ti is faster than a desktop Titan RTX

Nvidia announced the RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3070 Ti mobile graphics cards at CES 2022, and the new flagship is more powerful than a desktop Titan RTX.
Computing News
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AMD Radeon Super Resolution feels like the wrong play against Nvidia DLSS

AMD announced Radeon Super Resolution at CES 2022, a driver-level upscaling feature for AMD GPUs. It's a nice feature, but it's the wrong play against Nvidia.
Computing Opinion
AMD CEO presenting new CPU.

AMD’s 3D-stacked Ryzen 7 5800X3D is ‘world’s fastest gaming processor’

AMD showed off the first processor to use its 3D V-Cache technology at CES 2022, and the company claims it's the world's fastest gaming processor.
Computing News
The list of available DLSS supporting games.

Nvidia DLSS became a must-have piece of PC gaming tech

Nvidia's Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) came out in 2019, but it only became a must-have feature for PC gaming in 2021.
Computing Opinion
Razer Blade 14 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Here are the first apps to install on your new gaming laptop

You just got a new gaming laptop for the holidays. Here are the first apps you should install before booting up a game.
Computing
AMD Ryzen processor going into a socket.

AMD will reveal its next-gen Zen 4 CPUs at CES 2022

AMD confirmed that it will show off its next-gen Zen 4 CPUs at CES 2022, but it will likely be many months until they finally arrive on the market.
Computing News
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Asus ROG GA35 review: A great gaming PC with some clear oversights

The Asus ROG GA35 is a compelling option with how hard graphics cards are to buy. It hits the mark for a high-end gaming PC, but it still has some issues.
Computing
A PS4 Pro sitting on a table with a controller.

How to stream on PS4

The PS4 has streaming capabilities built-in, but a capture card can deliver higher-quality video. Here's how to stream on PS4 to Twitch, YouTube, and more.
Gaming Guides
asus tpm chip in motherboard.

What is TPM? Everything you need to know to run Windows 11

Windows 11 requires TPM 2.0, which has tripped up a lot of PC builders. Here's what TPM does and why you might need it.
Computing Guides
RTX 3080 graphics card on a table.

Nvidia opens up GeForce Now RTX 3080 tier to all, no pre-orders required

Nvidia's GeForce Now RTX 3080 tier is now available. This time, it's without a lengthy pre-order period. Here's what you need to know about the service.
Computing News
Dave and GaTa at a PC Game Pass meeting.

Xbox PC Game Pass has a big problem — and it isn’t the name

Microsoft recently announced that it's rebranding Xbox Game Pass for PC as PC Game Pass. The name is far from the main issue with the PC subscription service.
Computing Gaming
Nvidia Latency Frenzy challenge.

I took Nvidia’s $20K System Latency challenge, and I was shocked by the results

Nvidia challenged me to become a better gamer, and it wants to challenge you. Here's how I did it, and how you can potentially win part of $20,000 in prizes.
Computing Features
HDMI port close up.

HDMI 2.1 means a lot less than you probably think

HDMI 2.1 is supposed to encompass a vast array of next-gen display features, but it doesn't. And that could be a big problem for monitors and TVs going forward.
Computing Features
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