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Gaming PC that looks like an office.

This diorama is the meta gaming PC of my dreams — and you can win it

This diorama may look like just a PC gaming battlestation, but it actually has a gaming PC hidden inside. And if you're fast enough, you could win it.
Jensen Huang at GTX 2020.

Nvidia’s latest A.I. results prove that ARM is ready for the data center

Nvidia just published its latest MLPerf A.I. results, but with an interesting twist. The benchmarks include both ARM-based and x86 systems.
Internals of Surface Laptop Studio.

Even the Surface Laptop Studio doesn’t come with a hardware TPM chip

Microsoft caused a fuss when it announced Windows 11 and its TPM requirement, but the newly announced Surface Laptop Studio proves that it's not that important.
Someone gaming on a Surface Laptop Studio.

Is the Surface Laptop Studio a legit gaming laptop? Here’s why (and why not)

The Surface Laptop Studio isn't built for gaming, but it packs enough of a punch to get me excited. Here are four reasons why, and one reason why not.
Render of Intel Alder Lake chip.

First Alder Lake gaming benchmarks leak — here’s why you shouldn’t believe them

The first leaked Alder Lake gaming benchmarks are here, and they show big gains over AMD. But you shouldn't take them at face value. Here's why.
AMD Ryzen processor in a motherboard.

Update your AMD Ryzen drivers now to avoid password leaks

A report from a cybersecurity firm exposed a critical security flaw in all AMD Ryzen chipsets. Here's how to protect yourself.
Nvidia DLSS showcase.

Nvidia DLSS is bigger than ever and primed for the Windows 11 launch

Nvidia announced 28 new games for DLSS, bringing the total to over 100. The tech is also receiving a new feature, as well as Windows 11 support ahead of launch.
Corsair Sabre Pro Wireless on a black background.

Corsair Sabre RGB Pro Wireless review: Competitive mouse, competitive price

The Corsair Sabre RGB Pro Wireless takes one of the best esports mice and makes it better. Beyond that, it's cheaper than the competition, if only by a bit.
Hudson from Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.

How to track your stats in Call of Duty: Warzone

Wondering how you stack up in Call of Duty: Warzone? In this guide, we show you how to easily track your Warzone stats, both in-game and through a website.
Windows 11 on a tablet.

Why Windows 11 is more than just a Windows 10 reskin

Windows 11 is built on the same foundation as Windows 10, but it's more than a visual update. In a new video, Microsoft explains why.
Origin Neuron on a table.

Origin Neuron (2021) review: A prebuilt worthy of the premium

The 2021 Origin Neuron uses parts you can buy and put together yourself, and for less. However, excellent build quality and design make it feel a cut above.
A close-up image of Nvidia's RTX 3080 Ti graphics card.

The 20GB RTX 3080 Ti is real, but you won’t be able to buy one

New information has surfaced about the long-rumored 20GB RTX 3080 Ti, showing that the card is real. That said, you won't be able to buy one.
Intel GPU teaser.

Why Intel Arc Alchemist won’t save graphics cards

Leaks and rumors have suggested Intel Arc Alchemist won't stand up to the flagship competition, but it likely isn't supposed to. Here's why.
Characters in Valorant.

Valorant could use TPM for anti-cheat, but not in the way you think

Valorant's Vanguard anti-cheat software may have received a new update that requires TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot for sessions running on Windows 11.
A car in Forza Horizon 5.

The best games to benchmark your PC in 2022

Benchmarking your PC isn't as simple as booting up a game and measuring the frame rate. You need one of the best games to benchmark for PC for reliable results.
A photo of the TikTok app running on a Windows 11 laptop

I downgraded from Windows 11 to Windows 10, and I don’t plan on going back

After living with all the new features and slick look of Windows 11 for months, I'm going back to Windows 10. Here's why.
PC gamer wearing headset

How to increase your gaming performance without buying a GPU

You don't need a new graphics card to increase your frame rate in games. We rounded up free things you can do to boost your gaming performance in minutes.
Asus Vivobook Pro 16X OLED sitting on a table top.

VESA’s new OLED standard is reserved for only the brightest displays

The new VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600 standard is only available on select displays that boast the highest contrast ratios around.
Asus ProArt Studiobook on a desk.

Asus refreshes ProArt range with OLED displays, AMD or Intel chips

Asus announced updates to its ProArt line of laptops, including 4K OLED displays across the entire range and the choice between an Intel or AMD processor.
Asus ProArt PD5 desktop.

The new Asus ProArt desktop and motherboard look perfect for creators

Asus announced a new desktop and motherboard for its ProArt range, with boasting designs for high-powered processors and certification for creative apps.
AMD Epyc processor in a server.

One of the internet’s largest networks chooses AMD CPUs over Intel’s

Cloudflare is sticking with AMD for its next-generation servers after Intel's Xeon chips did not meet requirements.
Nvidia Voice AI

Nvidia’s new voice A.I. sounds just like a real person

Nvidia showed off its latest voice A.I. technology, and it's almost impossible to tell the difference between it and a human voice.
A photo of the TikTok app running on a Windows 11 laptop

Microsoft suggests Windows 11 will be missing a key feature at launch

Microsoft just announced the Windows 11 release date, but the operating system will ship with one of its key features missing.
Lenovo P620 in front of a window.

Lenovo Thinkstation P620 review: The ultimate Threadripper workstation

It doesn't get much more powerful than the Lenovo ThinkStation P620. This Threadripper Pro workstation has some of the most powerful components available today.
Games on Xbox Game Pass.

Xbox Game Pass is killing pre-orders — and that’s a good thing

A recent survey shows that players aren't too keen on pre-ordering Game Pass titles -- and that's a good thing for gamers.
Intel XTU overclocking application.

Tuning utility update reveals big Alder Lake overclocking news

Ahead of launch later this year, Intel has pushed a patched for its Extreme Tuning Utility that adds support for Alder Lake overclocking.
Laptop screen featuring a Windows update screen.

Unsupported Windows 11 installs won’t get critical security updates

Microsoft has clarified that unsupported Windows 11 installs won't receive critical bug, security, and features updates through Windows Update.
Nvidia RTX Geforce 3000

GPU prices rising again after they had been falling

Falling prices signaled that the GPU shortage was coming to an end, but recent data suggests that Nvidia and AMD prices are on the rise again.
Raja Koduri at Intel Architecture Day.

Alder Lake benchmarks continue to leak, and they’re good news for Intel

Leaked benchmarks earlier this week didn't paint Alder Lake in a positive light, but new benchmarks show it beating AMD's best.
aop version 34 motherboards

Microsoft won’t budge on Windows 11 TPM requirement, but offers clarification

Microsoft updated its minimum requirements for Windows 11, but the company is holding firm on its TPM 2.0 requirement.
Intel XeSS rendering pipeline demonstration.

Intel XeSS support establishes a balance between DLSS and FSR

We've known that Intel XeSS will work on more than Intel GPUs for a while. Now, we know which cards from Nvidia and AMD are supported.
Line outside of Best Buy for RTX restock.

Nike drops have nothing on GPUs. I waited in line with 170 people for a graphics card

Best Buy restocked thousands of RTX graphics cards, and after showing up, I'm convinced that these GPU drops are going to be around for a while.
Intel's hybrid compute cluster model for Alder Lake.

Leaked Intel Alder Lake benchmark brings hybrid model into question

A new Alder Lake benchmark showed up on the Geekbench database, and it brings up some questions about how Intel's hybrid architecture will perform.
RTX 3080 Ti in front of a window.

Best Buy is restocking thousands of Nvidia RTX graphics cards for sale tomorrow

Best Buy confirmed that it's restocking Nvidia RTX graphics at locations across the country tomorrow, August 26. Here's how to score one.