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Nvidia's RTX 40-series 'Super' GPUs make GeForce great again at CES
Nvidia's new Super GPUs are what the GeForce RTX 40-series should have been to begin with. The announcement came Monday morning at CES 2024.
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Nvidia's GeForce Now cloud streaming adds helpful day passes
Don't need GeForce Now for a full month? Now you can purchase better access to Nvidia's cloud gaming service a day at a time. The new service was announced at CES 2024.
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AMD's $330 Radeon RX 7600 XT brings 16GB to the masses
The $330 Radeon RX 7600 XT was unveiled Monday morning at CES 2024.
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HP's Omen Transcend gaming laptops debut with OLED screens and Intel CPUs
HP's new Omen Transcend 14- and 16-inch gaming laptops offer a choice between Intel's Core Ultra and Raptor Lake Refresh mobile processors, plus a new OLED option and more memory and storage.
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Incase will take over Microsoft's mouse and keyboard business
The affordable accessories will be sold as "Incase Designed by Microsoft" starting in 2024.
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Indie horror developer tells players to pirate their game
The makers of 'Slay the Princess' encourage you to steal the game instead of watching it on YouTube, and buy it later if you want.
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Don't miss Epic's free PC game today or you'll regret it
Epic's free PC game is one heck of a banger, but it's only available until 11 AM EST tomorrow.
Reviews
Lenovo LOQ 16 review: A capable laptop for casual gamers
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a lot to offer the casual gamer. The build quality is rock-solid and the screen is both fast and comfortable to use. That said, it's not without its flaws.
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The best PC games of 2023 (that don’t need a graphics card)
This year had an absolute boatload of great new games and you don't need a super-powerful PC to play all of them.
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The Full Nerd awards: Our favorite PC hardware of 2023
In this episode of The Full Nerd, the gang crowns their favorite PC hardware, innovations, and trends of 2023.
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Best work from home tech of 2023/2024
PCWorld experts pick the best gear for a productive home office — from laptop, to monitor, to mouse and keyboard, and critical software, your work will suffer if your everyday tools aren't up to snuff.
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Watch PCWorld build a boba tea-cooled gaming rig
This is the tastiest live build video we've ever made.
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STALKER 2 preview: A cult classic meets Unreal Engine 5
If you want to play a blockbuster in Unreal Engine 5 with a really tough level of difficulty, you should have Stalker 2 on your watch. Could it be the atmospheric hit of 2024?
Reviews
Lenovo Legion Go review: Impressive handheld PC, flawed UI
The Lenovo Legion Go is handheld gaming PC with an impressive display and smart controls, but it can be quite confusing to use
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Nvidia's DLAA makes PC games look better with little performance hit
Nvidia's DLAA tech replaces traditional anti-aliasing technologies to offer better visuals with no performance hit.
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The best graphics cards 2024: GPUs for every budget
These are the best graphics cards that PC gamers can buy today from Nvidia GeForce, AMD Radeon, and Intel Arc.
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Mod replaces DLSS with AMD's FSR3 on older Nvidia cards
Modders are bringing AMD's frame generation tech to Nvidia's RTX 20- and 30-series cards, which don't support the latest DLSS improvements.
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Acer backs Intel Core Ultra launch with AI-powered Swift, Predator laptops
Acer has launched the Swift Go 14 and the Predator Triton Neo 16 laptops with Core Ultra (Meteor Lake) chips inside, taking a somewhat cautious initial approach toward AI.
How-To
6 reasons to skip RGB lights in your PC
RGB lighting in a PC makes for spectacular visuals, but does it also enhance the gaming experience?
Deal
This super-thin MSI Stealth gaming laptop with RTX is $500 off
At just under $1000, and under .75 inches, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better deal on a gaming laptop this sleek and powerful.
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Survey says most PC gamers wait for titles to go on sale
A new survey says that only about a third of PC gamers will buy a game at full price.
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Acer's affordable Nitro V gaming laptop embraces Ryzen 8040 CPUs
Acer signs on to support the AMD Ryzen 8040 with a $1,000 version of the Nitro V budget gaming laptop using AMD's new chip.
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EA Sports WRC – a promising new start with engine problems
Is EA Sports WRC a worthy successor to the modern classic Dirt Rally 2.0?
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Atari 2600 Plus review: Party like it's 1977
The Atari 2600 Plus takes you back to 1977. The nostalgia factor is sky-high and everything feels right down to the last detail. But we'd like to see more games and the price tag is a bit high.
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Logitech's new Astro HDMI headset instantly switches from PC to console
The Logitech Astro A50 X comes with a neat dock that can switch between HDMI 2.1 sources for PC and console, though it's designed for the Xbox and PlayStation.
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Help! My graphics cards fans aren't spinning. How do I fix it?
The intensive work of graphics cards causes them to heat up quickly, which can become problematic when the fans stop working. Here's how to tackle this problem properly.
Deal
Pick up an Asus ROG Ally for under $400 at Best Buy
This more powerful, Windows-based alternative to the Steam Deck has never been cheaper.
Reviews
Glorious Model O 2 Pro mouse review: Precise and ultra-light for pro gamers
The Glorious Model O 2 Pro 4K/8KHz Edition is an ultra-light gaming mouse that promises precision and speed. Is it worth the price?
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JLab Nightfall review: Stellar audio with a questionable mic
The JLab Nightfall makes a big splash with 50mm drivers, stellar audio, surround sound, and plenty of comfort. Yet a big question mark rests on its microphone performance.
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Microsoft's Xbox app update tips its cap to portable gaming with new mode
Microsoft has updated its Xbox app for PCs with new tweaks designed to help portable PC gamers get more out of their consoles.
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Nvidia bundles 3 months of Game Pass with new RTX cards
Buy any RTX 40-series card, from the RTX 4060 on up, and you'll get free access to Microsoft's PC Game Pass.
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Didn't enjoy Starfield? Bethesda says you're wrong
Bethesda's customer support team has taken to arguing with gamers in the Steam reviews for its mega RPG Starfield
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HP Omen 17 (2023) review: Uncompromising performance
The HP Omen 17 is a powerful package for gamers who crave speed and graphics firepower.
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Build a $500 gaming PC with these Cyber Monday deals
A 1080p Ultra gaming PC (with free bonus game!) can still be built for cheap with Cyber Monday deals. You can also put together ultra-affordable 1440p and 720p builds, too.
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Corsair HS80 Max review: A no-sweat premium gaming headset
The Corsair HS80 Max has almost everything you could want in a gaming headset for an enjoyable gaming session — clear high-resolution audio, a comfortable and stylish design, and good cross-platform compatibility.
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MSI Vigor GK41 review: A good, affordable gaming keyboard
The MSI Vigor GK41 gaming keyboard aims to impress with high-quality features at an affordable price. But can it deliver in practice what it promises on paper?
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7 must-know Steam tips to level up your PC gaming experience
Millions of people regularly use the Steam gaming platform. But there are some features that you probably don't know about yet.
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Falcon Northwest FragBox review: A flawless portable PC powerhouse
The Falcon Northwest FragBox epitomizes why you buy a boutique custom PC. I can't find a single thing to complain about.
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GeForce Now gets Xbox and Game Pass account sync
Nvidia and Microsoft join forces to give you even more ways to stream PC games.
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Razer's Naga Pro, my favorite wireless mouse, is $60 off at Best Buy
The Razer Naga Pro is big and comfy, with a flexible thumb panel that lets you choose between 2, 6, and 12 extra buttons
Best Deals
Black Friday graphics card deals: What to expect and early sales
We're finally seeing deep discounts on graphics cards, especially AMD Radeon models. Here are the best early Black Friday GPU deals, plus some buying advice on what to look for.
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Alan Wake 2 review: Horror-psychological thriller as an art house masterpiece
Alan Wake 2 is a brilliantly written psychological thriller. The X-Files meets Twin Peak meets Silent Hill meets Control and yet completely different. It's triple-A high-gloss game with full ray tracing and an art-house vibe.
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Valve upgrades Steam Deck with OLED screen, bigger battery, more storage
The new model goes on sale starting November 16th, Just in Time for the Holidays(R).
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AMD starts retiring pre-RDNA GPUs: Radeon RX 580's reign is ending
Pour one out for Vega and Polaris, and the Radeon RX 580, you absolute legend.
Reviews
Dygma Raise review: A keyboard of two halves
More features than you can throw a standard keyboard at. We review the weird and wonderful Dygma Raise
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RTX Super GPUs inbound? Nvidia announces January CES event
The GeForce RTX 4070 Super and 4080 Super, mild upgrades to the existing designs, have already been leaked.
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VRAM Explained: How it works & how much you need for gaming
There's a lot to know about the memory inside your graphics card. But in this short breakdown, you'll learn everything you need.
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'Zero Punctuation' game review series ends after 16 years
Ben 'Yahztee' Croshaw and The Escapist's video team are returning as an employee-owned company called Second Wind.
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Your Razer mouse might be a lot faster today
Razer is boosting the polling rate of five of its mice up to an impressive 8000hz with a firmware update.
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