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Lian Li's radical PC desk has a 30" transparent OLED screen on top
It's only a prototype, but Lian Li's DK-07 desk embraces the ridiculousness of both transparent screens and its own form factor.
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Intel accused of inflating CPU benchmark results
SPEC says Intel's Xeon processors were using a compiler that artificially inflated the results of its industrial benchmark by as much as 9%.
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Real PC enthusiasts swear these 24 desk accessories changed their life
Some are little things with huge impact, others smart adjustments to a table or desk, and a handful are luxe upgrades that just make life nicer.
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PC builders, AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X3D CPU is almost $200 off today
This deal brings one of the best CPUs for gamers down to just $410, beating the retail price of the already-great Editor's Choice pick 7800X3D.
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AMD's Anti-Lag+ is coming back after an ignoble exit in 2023
Frank Azor says the latency-busting tool will return soon, hopefully without tripping anti-cheat systems.
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Nab this 1080p Samsung monitor for just $100
Looking to pick up an inexpensive everyday monitor? The Samsung T350 Series monitor is on sale for just $99.99 today. Don't miss out.
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Is a monitor arm worth it?
Put simply: A monitor arm is superior to a stand in every way. Here are three compelling reasons why.
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Take $60 off a killer Logitech MX Keys and MX Mouse combo
Logitech's sleek portable MX Keys Mini and MX Anywhere Mouse 3 get a deep discount courtesy of Lenovo's online store.
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Nvidia's Chat with RTX lets you run an AI chatbot on your GPU
The tool is interesting, but it needs you to supply a lot of text before it can be useful.
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Samsung's 49-inch OLED ultrawide monitor is $600 off right now
The eye-watering Odyssey OLED G9 is at its lowest price yet — though you still might want to check your balance before you click "buy."
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I'd jump on these Ryzen X3D CPU deals if I was building a gaming PC
AMD's gaming CPUs empowered by extra V-cache are deeply discounted today, perfect for an AM4 upgrade or a future-proofed AM5 build.
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SATA, PCIe, and M.2: The slots on your motherboard, explained
If you are about to upgrade your SSD or graphics card, you should understand the SATA and PCI Express interfaces. If you know the differences between them, you can avoid making the wrong purchase and maximise the new components.
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Recall: CableMod’s angled adapter for Nvidia GPUs cause $75K in damages
An angled CabelMod adapter for graphics cards has already caused around $75,000 in damage in the USA alone, and has been officially recalled.
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Resizable BAR software mod breathes new life into old gaming PCs
If your PC is as old as the hills, a little UEFI tweaking might squeeze a little more life out of it.
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How long does computer RAM actually last?
How long does RAM actually last? Well, it depends! You've got to consider factors such as usage and load, quality of components, and much more.
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Asus, MSI add extra burn-in warranty coverage for OLED monitors
Along with Corsair, Dell, and LG, most OLED monitors now come with two or three years of coverage for burn-in
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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT hits $699, its lowest price yet
Two different versions of AMD's second-most powerful GPU have hit a new low as Nvidia finally decides to compete on price.
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Save $500 on this massive Samsung OLED ultrawide gaming monitor
From the 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03 respond time to the 49-inch screen and curved sides, Samsung's OLED G9 gaming monitor offers the ultimate gaming experience.
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Raspberry Pi 5 review: A huge upgrade for the tiny single-board computer
The Raspberry Pi dominated the maker scene for a decade. Supply chain problems then brought the high flying to an end. With the Raspberry Pi 5, the Raspberry Pi Foundation is now attempting to break free.
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Your latest Nvidia driver is hiding an HDR surprise
Nvidia's latest tool can automatically make spruce up old games with high dynamic range colors and contrast.
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Palit made a silent, passive-cooled version of the RTX 3050 6GB GPU
If you want Nvidia's new budget card without any fans attached, there's a new version coming that will deliver the sound of silence.
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Intel Core Ultra vs. 14th-gen Core HX: Which laptops should you buy?
Intel is offering two brands of 14th-gen mobile Core processors for laptops: the Core Ultra (Meteor Lake) and the 14th-gen Core HX. Which is better? We test and explain the differences.
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We love Ugreen's GaN USB-C chargers, and they're 40% off this week
Our recommended USB-C chargers at nearly half price for a week.
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Nvidia's $169 GeForce RTX 3050 6GB might be the new budget GPU king
Nvidia returns to the under-$200 market with a new version of the 3050, which also makes cuts to the CUDA cores, clock speed, and memory bus
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Should PC gamers care about frames per second?
Brian from BPSCustoms joins Adam and Keith on the CES show floor for some straight talk about PC performance.
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This 1TB Corsair SSD is just $80 and perfect for the Steam Deck
Corsair's teeny-tiny MP600 Core Mini SSD can fit into just about anything with an M.2 slot, and it's on sale today.
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AMD's budget-friendly Ryzen 7 5700X3D now available for AM4 diehards
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is going for $250, a liittle more than half of the original retail price of the 5800X3D a year and a half ago
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AMD confirms Zen 5 is due soon with 'Strix Point' Ryzen laptop chip
AMD is looking ahead to its next-generation Zen 5 architecture, which will debut later this year with significantly increased AI performance.
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The Asus Noctua RTX 4080 Super is beautiful in brown
The fan-favorite collaboration returns for Nvidia's latest high-end GPU
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Are backside motherboard connections really the future?
The war on cables rages on, but competing standards and confusion from consumers are major concerns. We're joined by Leo Waldock on the CES floor to talk about it.
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AMD ends support for Link mobile streaming app
The iOS and Android remote play app will not be supported in future versions of AMD Adenalin.
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My favorite Corsair mechanical gaming keyboard is $50 off today
The Corsair K70 RGB Pro mechanical gaming keyboard is responsive, well-built, and $50 off right now.
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New drivers offer big performance boost for Intel's integrated graphics cards
Some games have seen more than a doubling in performance.
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Homebrew RTX 3080 passive cooler is a 23 pound copper block
One Reddit user is trying to cool a powerful Nvidia graphics card with about 25 pounds of metal alone.
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AMD Fluid Motion Frames now works in most DirectX games
The new interpolation technique is now available for all Radeon RX 6000 and 7000 cards.
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super: 5 things you need to know
Nvidia's newest Super variant is a far better deal than the original RTX 4070 Ti thanks to more memory and bandwidth.
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Score this 240Hz curved Acer gaming monitor for just $180
The Acer ED320Q Xbmiipx gaming monitor offers a ridiculously fast refresh rate as well as a curved screen.
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Maingear's Zero Drop rear-cable desktops now available
The gorgeous, super-clean desktop is limited to just 50 units, for a hefty $2,500 each.
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B760 vs. Z790: Which type of Intel motherboard should you buy?
All Intel CPUs with the LGA1700 socket run on B760 and Z790 mainboards, but not every combination makes sense.
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DRAM and NAND flash prices are definitely rising, analyst says
Prices of DRAM modules and PC SSDs are almost certain to rise as big customers are agreeing to higher prices for flash and DRAM chips.
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Get a massive 45-inch LG ultrawide monitor for just $550
An LG Ultragear display is offering the super-wide screen that's all the rage on high-end builds for bottom dollar.
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Save $76 on this ultra-fast Razer gaming mouse
Razer's Basilisk gaming mouse is fast, customizable, and 51% off right now.
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What to expect from GPUs in early 2024
At CES, we're joined by Jarred Walton from Tom's Hardware for a deep dive on the state of the graphics card market.
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PeachieTech tells us how to plan an aesthetic desktop PC build
There's a lot of planning that goes into making your next desktop look as fabulous as possible.
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PC building advice for 2024 from Paul's Hardware
Paul joins Adam on the CES floor to talk about the latest and greatest in hardware for bulding your own PC.
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AMD talks AM5 APUs and AM4 longevity
AMD's marketing manager Donny Woligroski joins us on the CES floor to talk about the company's latest processors, now and in the future.
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This 27-inch OLED monitor is the cheapest we've ever seen at $599
The Acer Predator X27U is $400 off today, and grabs the crown for the lowest OLED price yet. Samsung also has a significant discount on its 49-inch OLED.
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CPU-Z now works with ARM64 CPUs on Windows
The ever-present tool now works on Windows tablets and other devices based on ARM processors, as well as updates for Arrow Lake and Hawk Point.
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Asus says Intel’s NUC Extreme isn’t coming back
The NUC Extreme series grew so big it's almost as large as a small ITX, and Asus has moved to laptop-based parts to keep the ROG NUC tiny.
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