Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a breath of fresh air on PC

I assumed Dragon Age: The Veilguard would have problems on PC, but I'm very happy to report that I was wrong.

Features         October 28, 2024

AMD CPUs just got a major performance update for games

A string of motherboard updates are rolling out that promise higher gaming performance on AMD CPUs, with boosts of up to 35%.

News         October 28, 2024

The death of Moore’s Law is finally starting to stink

The idea of Moore's Law has been a topic of debate for years, but we're finally starting to see the decline of pure PC hardware innovation.

Features         October 27, 2024

I tested the Core Ultra 9 285K against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — and it’s ugly

Intel's new Core Ultra 9 285K is an impressive CPU, but it faces stiff competition from the last-gen Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Features         October 25, 2024

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K review: impressive, not necessarily good

Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K is an undeniably impressive CPU, but it's still tough to recommend given some inconsistent performance.

Reviews         October 24, 2024

OLED monitors are about to get a ‘comprehensive breakthrough’ in image quality

TCL says it has made comprehensive breakthroughs in image quality and lifespan for OLED monitors and laptops with its new tech.

News         October 23, 2024

These are the 5 best budget GPUs you can buy for under $300

Although graphics cards continue to get more expensive, our list of the best budget GPUs proves you can still pick up a graphics card for under $300.

Best Ofs         October 23, 2024

Steam Deck 2: everything we know so far

Valve has already said that it will be a few years before we see the Steam Deck 2, but we're already speculating on what it'll be like.

Guides         October 22, 2024

Minisforum AtomMan G7 Ti review: smaller and more powerful than a PS5

The AtomMan G7 Ti achieves the impossible. It's very performant, impossibly small, and best of all, reasonably priced. That all makes it easy to recommend.

Reviews         October 22, 2024

How to optimize Windows 11 and Windows 10 for gaming

Windows is the place to be for PC gamers, but it's not perfect for gaming out of the box. Here's how to optimize your Windows 11 laptop or desktop for gaming.

Guides         October 22, 2024

I’m jealous — someone scored an RTX 4070 Super for $49 on Amazon

The RTX 4070 Super normally costs $600, but one lucky shopper picked one up a new one for just $49.

News         October 22, 2024

Intel’s new Arrow Lake CPUs can still consume a ton of power

Some early benchmarks for Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake CPUs show they can still draw a ton of power, even with a new focus on efficiency.

News         October 21, 2024

AMD is finally recognizing that Ryzen 9000 CPUs are way too expensive

AMD is laying some groundwork for Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake CPUs with a price cut across its full range of Ryzen 9000 processors.

News         October 21, 2024

I entered the Den of Wolves to learn about Unity 6

Den of Wolves is one of the first Unity 6 games we know about, and I sat down with the developers at 10 Chambers to learn more about the process.

Features         October 20, 2024

Qualcomm just squashed its own desktop ambitions

Just days after the first orders started arriving, Qualcomm abruptly canceled its mini PC with a Snapdragon X Elite chip inside.

News         October 18, 2024

Pour one out — AMD is reportedly sunsetting the Ryzen 7 5800X3D

AMD's legendary Ryzen 7 5800X3D is out of stock basically everywhere, and it looks like the processor might be gone for good.

News         October 17, 2024

Intel is bringing back one of its most frustrating types of CPUs

An early benchmark for the Core 5 210H processors suggests that Intel is rebranding Raptor Lake and Alder Lake CPUs for its upcoming mobile range.

News         October 16, 2024

Wooting 80HE review: all-in on Hall Effect

The Wooting 80HE improves on the design set by the 60HE in a handful of ways, but some strange design choices have me scratching my head.

Reviews         October 16, 2024

Tecno Megamini G1 review: a beautiful mini PC

Through a collaboration between Tecno and Geekom, the Megamini G1 delivers performance far above what its specs would suggest.

Reviews         October 16, 2024

Microsoft Copilot ‘spews data all over the floors,’ says influential CEO

The CEO of Salesforce had some strong words for Microsoft Copilot, comparing the AI assistant to the long-retired Microsoft Clippy.

News         October 16, 2024

AMD and Intel have formed a coalition to fight off Qualcomm

Although they'll remain rivals, AMD and Intel are joining efforts on x86 to fight off the threat that Arm poses to their business.

News         October 15, 2024

No, generative AI isn’t taking over your PC games anytime soon

A new wave of AI-generated game "remasters" are causing a fuss, but you don't have to worry about your PC games anytime soon.

Features         October 15, 2024

The launch of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D feels very close — and it might disappoint

A mountain of evidence is mounting that the Ryzen 7 9800X3D could show up any day now, but it might not be the CPU gamers were hoping for.

News         October 15, 2024

This $99 external GPU dock is a complete game changer

The Minisforum DEG1 is an external GPU dock you might actually buy, coming in at only $100 while barely sacrificing any performance.

Features         October 14, 2024

Microsoft is fixing my biggest problem with Windows 11 on handhelds

Microsoft just published a new preview build for Windows 11 that includes significant changes to the onscreen keyboard targeted at handheld gaming PCs.

News         October 14, 2024

Sony InZone M10S review: the brightest OLED monitor I’ve reviewed

The Sony InZone M10S is the first OLED monitor Sony has released, and it just so happens to be the brightest, too. However, a lagging warranty holds it back.

Reviews         October 13, 2024

I’m worried Intel is making a mistake with Arrow Lake

Intel has pulled back the curtain on its Arrow Lake CPUs, but the lack of gaming performance gains has me worried.

Features         October 12, 2024

25 years ago, Nvidia changed PCs forever

In October 1999, Nvidia released the GeForce 256, which completely changed how we think about PC hardware and gaming forever.

News         October 11, 2024

Acer Predator Z57 review: a monitor bigger than my desk

The Acer Predator Z57 is as insane as you think it is, but after spending a few weeks with the massive monitor, I'm struggling to justify the $2,000 price tag.

Reviews         October 10, 2024

Believe it or not, AMD and Nvidia are teaming up

AMD and Nvidia are sworn enemies, but they're teaming up in the name of AI data center processing.

News         October 10, 2024

Sorry, gamers — Intel’s new CPUs won’t deliver any gains

Intel just pulled back the curtain on its Arrow Lake desktop CPUs, but you shouldn't expect them to be big gaming performers.

News         October 10, 2024

Intel did the unthinkable with its new Arrow Lake CPUs

Intel is giving up on a feature that has been at the center of its desktop CPUs for decades with the release of Arrow Lake.

News         October 10, 2024

Nvidia just dropped a big hint about the RTX 50-series release date

It's not clear when Nvidia's RTX 50-series GPUs will release, but the company just dropped a pretty big hint.

News         October 9, 2024

I’ve reviewed every AMD and Nvidia GPU this generation — here’s how the two companies stack up

Nvidia and AMD are hotly competitive in 2025. After reviewing every GPU the companies currently offer, here's how they compare.

Best Ofs         October 9, 2024