Where to find the secret cave in Fortnite
You can never have enough loot in Fortnite, and there's a secret cave that can get you kitted out with some high-tier equipment if you know where to find it.
AMD’s new Ryzen 8040 CPUs aren’t all that new
AMD revealed its new Ryzen 8040 laptop CPUs, but looking closely at the specs, it doesn't look like there's much new with them at all.
I’m glad GTA 6 isn’t coming to PC right away
It looks like GTA 6 won't launch on PC alongside console, but despite a barrage of criticism, that's a good thing for PC gamers.
Intel said AMD’s Ryzen 7000 is snake oil
A new marketing playbook from Intel compares AMD's Ryzen 7000 mobile processors to snake oil.
The most innovative monitors of 2023
2023 was a huge year for monitors. Here are the displays that pushed the envelope forward like no others this year.
I traded the my gaming monitor for something totally different
The Alienware 34 QD-OLED is widely considered the best gaming monitor you can buy, but I traded mine away for something completely different.
How a MacBook Pro sneakily got me back into PC gaming
I have fond memories of the old days of PC gaming. Somehow, Baldur's Gate 3 on a MacBook Pro brought me back.
Graphics cards are selling again, and that worries me
This is the second quarter we've seen GPU shipments increase, but that could have an unintended effect on GPU prices.
These are the best gaming mice to buy in 2023
Think your mouse is holding you back? Here are our top picks to improve your gaming performance.
To celebrate its milestone, here are the best (and worst) examples of RTX in games
Nvidia now has over 500 RTX games and apps, so it's time to look back at a few big wins, and a couple of unfortunate misses.
Brighter isn’t better for OLED monitors. An expert told me the surprising reason why
The most common criticism of OLED gaming monitors is that they don't get bright enough, but there's a good reason for that.
I fell in love with this PC case that looks like a cheese grater
Cooler Master's flat pack PC case looks a lot like a cheese grater, but it brings far more than a unique look to the table.
How to check your fps (frames per second) in games on PC
If you want to see how your PC is performing, you need to check your fps, or frames per second, while playing games. Here's how to do it.
Why the most powerful laptops of 2024 might not use Intel’s latest chips
Intel's upcoming Core Ultra Meteor Lake processors are just around the corner, but you won't find them in some of the best laptops.
Asus’ forgotten ROG Ally is now totally worth the money
The Asus ROG Ally with the Ryzen Z1 wasn't very good when it released, but a refreshed price makes it the best deal you can find on a handheld gaming PC.
This essential GPU feature isn’t as simple as you think
Resizable Bar has become an essential feature for modern GPUs, but the more you dig into it, the more complicated it becomes.
Bethesda is responding to negative Starfield reviews. And that’s a good thing
Bethesda is ruffling some feathers by responding to negative Steam reviews of Starfield, but those comments provide valuable insight about the polarizing game.
The best PC gaming hardware of 2023: GPUs, CPUs, monitors, and more
After reviewing dozens of PC gaming products this year, here are our favorites, from GPUs and CPUs to keyboards and headsets.
Graphics terms every PC gamer should know
There are dozens of graphics terms PC gamers need to keep track of. We rounded them up so you know what to look for while playing games.
Nvidia is ‘no longer a graphics company’
Nvidia is an AI company more than it's a graphics company, and apparently that was an intentional shift from within the company.
Why the latest rival handheld still can’t beat the ROG Ally
The Lenovo Legion Go is one of the most impressive handhelds we've seen, but further testing reveals it exhibits some strange behavior compared to the ROG Ally.
These are the rules I live by when optimizing PC game performance
Optimizing the performance and image quality of PC games isn't easy, but these simple rules can steer you in the right direction.
This KTC G27P6 gaming monitor proves great PC visuals don’t have to be expensive
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This might be why the RTX 4090 is getting so expensive
Prices have been rising for Nvidia's RTX 4090 over the last several weeks, and we might finally have an explanation as to why that's the case.
Razer Cyber Week deals start now: Save big on gaming gear, gaming laptops, more
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Buying a gaming laptop? These are the brands to trust
You may know what the best gaming laptops are, but what if you want a few more options? These are the gaming laptop brands you should look at first.
When a high frame rate can lose you the game
Nvidia's Frames Win Games campaign has a lot of truth, but with DLSS 3 Frame Generation, the sentiment gets a little more complicated.
I built the best gaming PC in the world — and it wasn’t worth it
I upgraded my PC with some of the fastest components in the world and it's made my work much faster, but it barely effected my gaming at all. Here's why.
The best handheld gaming PCs you can buy
We've seen a surge in new handheld gaming PCs over the past year, but which should you buy? We've rounded up the best handheld gaming PCs.
Upgrade your PC or start from scratch? Here’s our definitive guide on the question
If your PC isn't cutting it anymore, it might be time to upgrade. But should you start from scratch or replace certain components? Let's find out.
I fell in love with this adorable mini gaming PC
Ayaneo revealed a range of new products inspired by retro designs, with the headliner being an adorable mini PC that looks like a Mac.
Steam Deck OLED review: Valve’s refreshed handheld made me a believer
The Steam Deck OLED upgrade fixes just about every glaring problem Valve's experimental first draft had.
Whatever you do, don’t buy an Nvidia GPU right now
We're already seeing deals on graphics cards for Black Friday, but now is just about the worst time to pick up a current-gen Nvidia graphics card.
A typo is ruining this $700 Asus motherboard — but there’s a fix
Weeks after the motherboard released, users are discovering that the Asus ROG Maximus Z790 EVA-02 motherboard features an embarrassing spelling mistake.