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Logo on the RTX 3090.

I have an RTX 3090, and I still don’t play games in 4K

After a few months of 4K gaming, it's clear that it's still too demanding for modern hardware without providing a reasonable improvement in quality.
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The biggest PC news from January 2022: GPUs and controversy

January 2022 was a massive month for PCs, with new GPUs, laptops, monitors, and a good dose of controversy. Here are eight stories to get you up to speed.
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Asus ROG Strix Flare II Animate review: My keyboard endgame

There are a lot of ways to trick out your gaming setup, but the Asus ROG Strix Flare II Animate goes beyond looks. It's the new benchmark for gaming keyboards.
Two graphics cards sitting on top of each other.

Nvidia RTX 3060 vs. RTX 3050: Battle of the 1080p GPUs

The RTX 3050 is a return to budget GPUs for Nvidia, but does it stack up to the RTX 3060? We threw both cards on the test bench to find out.
RTX 3050 graphics card among PC accessories.

Nvidia RTX 3050 review: Budget GPUs are officially back

The performance of Nvidia's RTX 3050 isn't surprising, but it's a return to budget GPUs that we haven't seen from Nvidia in several years.
Intel announces Intel Arc dGPU for Alienware x17 laptop.

Alienware x15 R2 debuts 12th-gen Intel on laptops today

Announced at CES 2022, the Alienware x15 R2 and x17 R2 are among the first laptops with Intel 12th-gen processors, and they're available now.
Two people working at an HP all in one PC.

HP’s new all-in-one PCs include wireless charging stands

HP announced two new AIOs: The HP Presence AIO and EliteOne 800 G9, both of which come with a few improvements, including an optional wireless charging stand.
Soldiers shooting aliens in Rainbow Six Extraction.

I doubled my Rainbow Six Extraction frame rate with 1 setting

Rainbow Six Extraction supports DLSS, but it has a performance feature that works just as well and supports every graphics card.
Fans on the Nvidia RTX 3080.

Nvidia RTX 3080 10GB vs. RTX 3080 12GB: Does more RAM matter?

Nvidia recently launched a minor update to its popular RTX 3080. How big of an improvement is it? Not enough to justify the much higher price.
RTX 3080 graphics cards among other GPUs.

Nvidia RTX 3080 12GB review: The bad version of a great GPU

Nvidia released a 12GB version of the RTX 3080. Our Nvidia RTX 3080 12GB review confirms what we already knew: The extra memory does very little.
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X+ 8G installed in a computer.

New AMD RX 6500 XT: 3 graphics cards you should buy instead

AMD just launched the RX 6500 XT, a $200 GPU targeted at budget gamers. But last-gen cards are better options given how much AMD gave up to hit that price.
Phil Spencer standing in front of a Microsoft Studios logo.

Can Microsoft buy Activision? Here’s what may kill the deal

Microsoft announced that it plans to buy Activision Blizzard for nearly $70 billion, but the companies have a long road ahead before the deal closes.
A graphics card in neon lights.

What to expect from the GPU market in 2022

2021 was a rough year for graphics cards, but 2022 shows a light at the end of the tunnel. Here's what to expect from AMD, Nvidia, and Intel this year.
Kratos in God of War on PC.

God of War PC performance guide: The best settings for high FPS

God of War PC's port is finally here, and it looks great. To get the optimal performance, we tested the game to find the best settings for God of War PC.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.