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Intel gives PC makers the green light to sell high speed 'delidded' Core chips
Intel said it is working with select PC vendors to build gaming PCs with warranty-backed, delidded Core i9-14900KS chips inside, allowing them to reach fantastically high clock speeds.
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Intel's Advanced Optimization tech embraces more games – and older CPUs
Intel's support for its Intel Application Optimization technology, which improves frame rates for supported games, has now reached a dozen titles across certain desktop and mobile processors.
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This $22 PC gaming accessory tames desk chaos and saved my sanity
Why finding the right storage option for my gaming devices fixed the clutter and saved me a ton of time!
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Cherry K5V2 keyboard review: Great switches at a high price
This mini gaming keyboard shows off some of Cherry's fantastic work on switches and stabilizers, but its big price tag and lack of software make it lag behind the competition.
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Alienware Pro Wireless review: A stylish speed demon of a gaming mouse
The Alienware Pro Wireless gaming mouse has a killer 4KHz wireless polling right out of the box, which means you can forget about shelling out for an expensive add-on hyper-polling dongle.
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Cyberpunk classic Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is free on Epic right now
Epic is making Deus Ex: Mankind Divided free on the Epic Games Store to help launch its Spring Sale.
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Maingear's hidden-cable aesthetic goes mainstream with Project Zero PCs
Maingear has begun shipping its ZERO Series of gaming desktop PCs, using the MG-RC technology that banishes cables behind the motherboard to create a clean, efficient look.
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Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 review: Quick and deadly accurate
The Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 has almost the same design as its predecessor, the Logitech G Pro X Superlight, but it goes one step further with an even lighter body and an upgraded Hero 2 sensor that really boosts the power and precision you have at your fingertips.
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Watch us try out the awesome new Nvidia App
Nvidia's new all-in-one app has some big improvements, and Will Smith goes deep into them in our latest YouTube video.
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Steam Deck mod makes it a gigantic Nintendo DS
A USB monitor and a little extra external hardware turns Valve's portable PC into a true dual screen gaming machine.
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Older GeForce cards get ReBAR support with new mod
GTX 16-series and RTX 20-series get a ReBar upgrade thanks to some BIOS modifications.
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GeForce Now streaming gets day passes and G-Sync
Gamers can now try out the more expensive tiers starting at $4 a day, and (some) Windows and Mac machines get variable refresh rates.
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Why PC gamers shouldn’t waste money on a PCIe 5.0 SSD
PCIe Gen 5 SSD is the latest technology in PC storage but it currently won't provide any big boosts to gaming performance.
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6 years later, has Nvidia RTX really changed the way we game?
The GeForce RTX 20-series was supposed to be a giant leap forward for PC gamers. Keith May breaks down how that really worked out in a new retrospective.
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A gloriously porous Spongebob Xbox console is coming soon
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Steam now lets you hide all your dirty, dirty porn games
Previously public game info was an all-or-nothing option, but Steam now lets you select which games won't appear to your friends.
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Why I never use frame rate counters for any serious gaming
FPS counters are meant to help you get ahead performance-wise, but they can be darn right annoying as I recently found out.
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Endgame Gear KB65HE keyboard review: Minimalist design meets gamer savvy
The Endgame Gear KB65HE, a new step by the manufacturer into the gaming keyboard market, promises high performance thanks to its Hall-effect switches and robust design. Our review shows whether it delivers what it promises.
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Helldivers 2 made me love friendly fire again
Helldivers 2, the new squad-based space shooter from developers Arrowhead Game Studios, totally turns the tables on friendly fire, making it more fun than a barrel of monkeys.
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Indie hit 'Balatro' reinvents poker by forcing you to cheat
The new roguelike expands the basics of poker into a devilishly clever and addictive spin on a classic.
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Lenovo LOQ 15 review: A surprisingly affordable gaming laptop
This gaming laptop is packed with the latest CPU and GPU technology, providing the power to play the latest titles effortlessly without breaking the bank
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Nvidia's GeForce Now free tier will make you watch ads before gaming
Previously ad-free, players who don't pony up will now see advertising every time they connect to the game streaming service's remote servers.
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Asus ROG Delta S Wireless review: Comfort, style, and great sound
The Asus ROG Delta S Wireless is one of the most comfortable headsets you can buy, thanks to its interchangeable leather and hybrid mesh earpads that allow you to personalize your fit. The headset is also remarkably robust, and its 50mm audio drivers produce a compelling sound that really livens up games.
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AMD drops the Radeon RX 7700 XT price by $30
The mid-range card now officially starts at $419.99, beating Nvidia's RTX 4070 Super by an even wider margin.
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Cooler Master's new gaming keyboard is freakin' adorable
The "Macaron" MK770's green case and pastel keycaps make it stand out boldly in a sea of samey blacks and greys.
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'Nvidia App' beta unifies Nvidia Control Panel and GeForce Experience
You can download the new all-in-one Windows app now in beta form.
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Sony is officially bringing its VR headset to PC
The company is testing PC game support for the PlayStation VR2 now, aiming for a 2024 debut.
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JBL Quantum Stream Studio USB mic review: Great sound with little effort
Just plug in the JBL Quantum Stream Studio and start talking.
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AMD's FSR 3 and Intel's XeSS come to Starfield
After a surprising wait, the latest Radeon frame generation tech comes to Bethesda's new RPG franchise.
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MSI Raider GE78 review: Big, bold, and powerful
MSI Raider GE78 HX 14VIG and its 14th-gen Core HX chip accomplishes what it sets out to do, to provide superlative gaming performance while also delivering a solid all-around laptop.
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Nightingale removes AMD's FSR 3 pre-launch for crashing too much
A highly anticipated game scraps the AMD tech before release…and FSR 3 is still only available in a tiny amount of games. What's going on?
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Frostpunk 2 preview: Icy survival meets profound societal decisions
In Frostpunk 2, we build a metropolis, optimise the flow of goods and decide whether to send children to the slurry biogas plant or school. Frostpunk 2 aims to be even tougher and more in-depth than its predecessor.
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Corsair K65 Plus Wireless review: The new leader for 75% gaming keyboards
The 75% form factor is the toughest in the industry right now, but Corsair's latest keyboard comes out on top thanks to a combination of wireless, quality hardware, and value.
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Keychron M6 Wireless review: An exceptional-value gaming mouse
With its precise and accurate 26,000 DPI sensor, tri-mode connectivity, and a comfortable ergonomic thumb rest, the Keychron M6 Wireless hits as many home runs as the big-league pro gaming mice do, yet it costs just $49. That makes it one of the best value propositions in the gaming hardware marketplace.
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Win a custom Starfield Radeon GPU and Ryzen CPU from PCWorld and AMD!
We've got five limited edition Starfield Radeon RX 7900 XTX graphics cards, and five Ryzen 7800X3D CPUs to keep them company. Come win a pair!
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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League review: Supervillains with guns
The decision to move from a dark single-player adventure to a fast-paced online action game has not been popular. Is Suicide Squad good enough to put the pundits to shame?
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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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Why the Lenovo Legion Go isn't my go-to gaming handheld
Adam Patrick Murray has had three months with Lenovo's plus-sized gaming handheld, and he has a few thoughts on its unconventional design.
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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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Keychron Q Max review: The best keyboard gets better
With updated 2.4GHz wireless and improved switches and internals, Keychron's latest high-end keyboards remain at the top of the premium market.
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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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Apple Vision Pro review: Unrealized potential
This thing is going to be great one day, but that day is not yet here.
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Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless review: A great high-end keyboard
Our review reveals the truth about the Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless: Find out if it lives up to gamer expectations or if there are weaknesses you should know about.
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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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Alienware Pro Wireless keyboard review: Just shy of greatness
Dell has stepped up its keyboard game in a big way with great switches and a cool design, but lackluster software and a high price keep it from an easy win.
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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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Helldivers 2 is pure Starship Troopers-inspired chaos. We spoke to the devs
We visited Arrowhead Game Studios to get a little look at Helldivers 2 and talk to the developers.
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This guy built a real Pokemon Pokedex powered by ChatGPT
Ash's Pokedex is real! Kind of. This amazing fan project uses a tiny camera and a collection of web services to identify Pokemon "in the wild."
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