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Yay! $200 graphics cards are back during Amazon's October Prime Days
Score Intel's Arc A750 graphics card for just $199 during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days.
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Anker's USB-C hub is Amazon's best October Prime Day hub deal
Amazon's October Prime Day deals are on now, and Anker's respectable 565 USB-C hub is half off for its Big Deal Days.
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This ridiculously premium USB-C dock is at a great price for October Prime Day
StarTech's USB-C DisplayLink dock is one of the best sales we've found on USB-C docks for Amazon's October Prime Day, aka Prime Big Deal Days.
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Save $300 on this spacious 4K Samsung gaming monitor
If you're looking for the ultimate gaming experience, you should definitely pick up the Samsung Odyssey G70B gaming monitor.
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Hands-on: HP’s Envy Move is an all-in-one PC you can take anywhere
HP has announced what could be the most portable desktop PC with a 23.8-inch 1440p display ever made.
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6 reasons to skip prebuilt PCs and do it yourself
Anyone who wants to buy a new PC has to make a decision sooner or later: Do you want to assemble the computer yourself, or would you prefer an off-the-shelf computer? Here are six reasons why you should not buy a ready-made PC.
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October Prime Day 2023: Amazon's 'Prime Big Deal Days' is near
Amazon's celebration of consumer deals returns in October with its Prime Big Deal Days for 2023. Here's what you need to know to get ready.
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Nvidia DLSS 3.5 explained: AI ray reconstruction, supersampling, and more
Here's everything you need to know about DLSS 3.5, from features to compatibility and more.
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Nab this 165Hz 1440p Gigabyte gaming monitor for just $280
Looking to pick up a new gaming monitor? The Gigabyte M227Q-PRO is definitely worth considering.
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'OneDrive 3.0' shows off sharing, Office, AI roadmaps
Microsoft's cloud storage service is adding additional features such as an improved UI, sharing, and eventually Copilot AI capabilities, over the next year or so.
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How to get Windows 11 cheap (or even for free)
Unlike taxes, paying full price for Windows isn't inevitable. In fact, depending on your circumstances (and how much effort you're willing to apply), you could pay nothing for it.
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Cooler Master's radical sneaker-shaped PC hits the streets, starting at $3500
The Mini-ITX-based Sneaker X desktop is actually a lot cheaper than its initial price suggested.
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Grab Samsung's ultrawide OLED monitor for $630 off, today only
Samsung's Odyssey G8 OLED monitor is usually $1,500, but Woot has it at a huge discount today.
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The Raspberry Pi 5 was finally announced and it's a mini PC monster
The Raspberry Pi foundation just gave us a peek at the Raspberry Pi 5, and the new single-board computer looks absolutely kickass.
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FSR 3, Radeon's frame-injecting DLSS 3 rival, launches today
AMD's FSR 3 framerate-boosting tech is now available in Immortals of Aveum and Forspoken.
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This fully loaded Roccat mechanical gaming keyboard is 54% off
If you're looking to pick up a nice mechanical gaming keyboard on the cheap, the Roccat Vulcan 121 is worth considering.
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Watch a PC noob make a dream machine with Corsair's Build Kit, live
We've got a first-time builder in the PCWorld labs, and they're going to put together Corsair's most powerful collection of pre-selected Build Kit parts
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Maingear tempts us with its limited-edition prebuilt PCs
System builders now let you buy preconfigured gaming PCs that match the most popular current looks in the DIY space.
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Intel confirms that a desktop version of Meteor Lake is coming soon
Intel confirms to PCWorld's Mark Hachman that a desktop version of Meteor Lake will arrive next, reversing Intel's public position that the Meteor Lake / Core Ultra chip would be a mobile processor only.
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Newegg wants your used graphics card
A new trade-in program will give you a discount on a new GPU purchase…just don't expect a bargain.
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This curvy copper plate could revolutionize PC liquid cooling
3D-printed, super-curvy surfaces for liquid cooler heat spreaders might make them far more efficient — and maybe even cheaper. Dr. Ian Cutress breaks it down for us.
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Intel's Core Ultra CPUs kickstart the AI PC era. Software will determine its future
Intel is building the Core Ultra brand and Meteor Lake around AI on your PC. Its strategy? Build the hardware, tools, and APIs developers need, and hope the rest follows.
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How MSI graphics cards have evolved over the years
Gordon takes a trip to MSI's headquarters in Taiwan to look through the history of MSI's GPU industrial design.
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What games can I play with budget graphics cards?
Not everyone can afford a premium graphics card. But you should know what kind of gaming experience to expect before you buy a budget card.
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AMD driver adds new Radeon Anti-Lag+ feature for Starfield and more
A new driver for AMD's Radeon graphics cards is supposed to significantly reduce input delays in Starfield.
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Asus tells us why now is the time for a $3,200 liquid metal GPU
The ROG Matrix RTX 4090 is the biggest, baddest GPU on the market, with a full liquid metal cooling loop and 360mm radiator setup. Check out our interview to see how it came to be.
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Deep dive into Meteor Lake: Discussing Intel's 14th-gen CPUs with Dr. Ian Cuttress
We're joined by Dr. Ian Cuttress for a deep dive into Meteor Lake, the radically new architecture powering Intel's 14th-gen Core laptop processors.
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6 ways Intel's new 14th-gen 'Meteor Lake' CPUs supercharge laptops
We've distilled all of the important details about Intel's 14th-gen mobile Core chip, Meteor Lake, into a few key points. Here's what you need to know.
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Inside Meteor Lake: Intel's radical new Core chip is optimized for the future
Intel has formally announced Meteor Lake, the 14th-gen mobile Core chip for laptops. Intel's new mobile processor includes integrated AI and low-power optimizations, but not a huge performance leap.
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Nvidia DLSS 3.5 debuts in Cyberpunk 2077, just in time for Phantom Liberty
The highly-anticipated expansion to Cyberpunk 2077 will be the first game to get Nvidia's new DLSS 3.5 AI-powered lighting, though you can see it on the base game too.
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GeForce RTX 4070 prices fall, pressured by AMD's new Radeon GPU
Gigabyte and Zotac RTX 4070s are showing consistent price drops to $550.
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Cheap PC vs. expensive PC: What trade-offs do I really have to make?
When buying a new PC you may be faced with the question: "all in" or "low budget"? But what trade-offs does a cheap PC entail? Here are the details.
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Best back to school deals: Chromebooks, laptops, tablets, and more
We've rounded up the best back-to-school deals on laptop PCs, Chromebooks, MacBooks, monitors, and iPads and tablets, for students returning to school in 2023.
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AMD's leaked Threadripper CPU has 96 cores, but don't get too excited
While leaked benchmarks show that new AMD Threadripper Pro CPUs are absolute monsters, there's no indication they'll be available for consumer PCs.
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Save 32% on this fast, long-lasting Logitech gaming mouse
Looking to upgrade your gaming mouse? The Logitech G305 is the one to pick.
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Snag this pixel-packed Samsung 4K monitor for just $220
The Samsung UJ59 4K monitor offers gorgeous visuals as well as diverse connectivity options.
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Thunderbolt 5 will debut in 2024 with gamer-class charging and I/O
Intel announces Thunderbolt 5, the 80Gbps successor to Thunderbolt 4, with massively improved connection and charging capabilities for laptops.
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Save 36% on this futuristic-looking Corsair mechanical keyboard
If you're in the market for a mechanical gaming keyboard, you're in luck. The Corsair K65 keyboard is lightweight, stylish, and 26% off.
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Valve's new mystery gadget has Wi-Fi…and that's all we know
The tech world is abuzz after a new Valve gadget popped up in a Korean regulatory listing, but Michael's here to rain on your parade
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Nvidia GeForce tuning guide: 5 tips to optimize your RTX graphics card
PCWorld provides the best tips for optimizing Nvidia GeForce RTX 40- and 30-series graphics cards.
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Samsung's fantastic 990 Pro SSD gets a super-sized 4TB model
Samsung launches a 4TB version of its excellent PCIe 4 SSD, though it's hoping you'll pay a premium for the higher capacity.
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This adorably tiny Razer mechanical keyboard is 50% off
Need a lightweight mechanical keyboard for gaming or office work? The Razer BlackWidow V3 is the one to pick.
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Trouble running Starfield? Todd Howard says 'Upgrade your PC'
Asked why Starfield isn't optimized for PC, Bethesda director Todd Howard had some stark advice for gamers.
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MSI update fixes rampant Windows 11 blue screen crashes
Finally, there's an MSI BIOS that eliminates endless Windows 11 blue screens of death after a recent update.
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Asus takes over Intel's NUC tiny PC business
The Asus online store is now listing the latest NUC models, including the NUC Extreme.
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Lenovo pushes display innovation with 3D monitor, OLED Legion Glasses
At IFA, Lenovo launches the ThinkVision 27 3D Monitor, a 3D display, alongside the Legion Glasses. The latter is ideal for viewing a laptop or phone with compete privacy, like if you're on a plane.
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This ridiculously fast 240Hz curved Acer gaming monitor is just $159
If you're on the hunt for the ultimate gaming experience, the Acer Nitro XZ270 monitor is worth your hard earned cash.
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MSI's new 'Slim' RTX 40-series graphics cards still take up three slots
MSI's 'Slim' versions of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, 4070, and 4070 Ti cards are slightly faster than the Founder's Edition GPUs…and slightly wider, too
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New GPU power connector design eliminates cables, delivers 900 watts
The newest graphics card power supply goes right through the motherboard and delivers more watts than ever.
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