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LG Ultragear 27GP950 review: A premium 4K 144Hz gaming monitor
The LG Ultragear 27GP950 packs 4K resolution, a super-fast 144Hz refresh rate, and HDMI 2.1 compatibility with next-gen consoles. The price is high, but features and quality like this never come cheap.
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Sabrent Rocket 4 review: An affordable PCIe 4.0 SSD with real-world skills
The Sabrent Rocket 4 is well behind the PCIe 4 curve in synthetic benchmarks, but delivers good real world performance. It's a good cheaper option for your PC or PS5.
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Kingston KC3000 SSD review: Chart-topping speed at a fantastic price
Kingston's KC3000 NVMe SSD is as fast as they come.
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Intel Core i5-12600K review: The new mainstream CPU champ crushes Ryzen
Intel erases any desire to buy a Ryzen 5 with the fantastic Core i5-12600K.
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AOC C32G2ZE review: An affordable 240Hz gaming monitor
With an affordable price tag and a lightning-fast refresh rate, the AOC C32G2ZE is a gaming monitor with great value—it's only held back by its mediocre resolution.
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Logitech MX Keys Mini review: The best tiny, wireless keyboard you can buy
Though it's awfully pricey, Logitech's top-of-the-line micro keyboard does just about everything right.
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Corsair MP600 Pro XT SSD review: Simply fantastic
Corsair's affordable MP600 Pro XT is a record-setting PCIe 4.0 SSD with a liquid-cooling option for a nice price.
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Silicon Power XD80 NVMe SSD review: Good performance for a great price
The Silicon Power XD80 delivers a lot of bang for the buck, though capacities other than 1TB are currently in short supply.
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Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro review: A wireless keyboard with gaming audacity
The BlackWidow V3 Pro solidifies a case for Razer as a premium keyboard maker. Wireless flexibility, high-quality switches, and a ton of extras make it worth consideration, even at a high price.
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Tested: Does Windows 11 nuke gaming performance?
Unlike other reports, we didn't see a drastic drop in gaming performance with Windows 11's VBS security switched on.
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HP Omen 25i review: Speedy 165Hz 1080p gaming monitor
The HP Omen 25i is a 24.5-inch 1080p gaming monitor with an impressive 165Hz refresh rate. It has the specs to be a decent gaming display, but there might be better value found elsewhere.
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Tested! Here’s how much the new Windows security features hurt PC performance
We tested Intel's 4th- to 11th-gen Core processors and AMD's Ryzen 5000 CPU with Microsoft's Virtualization Based Security feature to see how much performance was hurt.
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AOC CQ32G3SU: An affordable 1440p curved gaming monitor
The AOC CQ32G3SU is a budget-friendly 1440p monitor that packs some great gaming features into its 31.5-inch curved display.
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Adata XPG Gammix S70 Blade SSD review: A worthy Samsung 980 Pro rival
Adata's follow-on to the S70, the XPG Gammix S70 Blade replaces the older model's 96-layer TLC NAND with 176-layer NAND. It's a worthy competitor to the Samsung 980 Pro, and compatible with the PlayStation 5.
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Are all USB-C to USB-A cables the same? We compare two $12 Amazon Basics cables
Here's the Amazon Basics USB-C to USB-A cable you should buy, and the one you should skip.
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SK Hynix Gold P31 SSD review: The first 128-layer NAND drive is fast and affordable too
The P31 NVMe SSD from SK Hynix performs like a top-tier drive even though it's priced much lower. It's also first out of the gate with 128-layer TLC.
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Gaming laptop CPU showdown: Intel 11th-gen vs 10th-gen vs AMD Ryzen 5000
What's the best laptop gaming CPU: Intel 11th-gen, Intel 10th-gen, or AMD's Ryzen 5000? We compared them all in this knock-down, drag-out benchmark fight.
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GameSir GK300 review: Wireless keyboard goodness, just not for gaming
A removable wrist rest, backlighting, and full-size layout help this wireless mechanical keyboard stand out.
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Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6600 XT review: Simple is better
The Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6600 XT is a simple, straightforward graphics card that focuses on good cooling and excellent performance, aided by a killer Trixx Boost software feature.
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XFX Speedster Merc 308 Radeon RX 6600 XT review: It does one thing very well
The XFX Speedster Merc 308 combines a solid and attractive custom design with AMD's Radeon RX 6600 XT. Consider it if you want an ultra-fast 1080p gaming experience.
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Seagate Firecuda 530 review: It’s very, very fast
The Seagate FireCuda 530 NVMe SSD broke all our performance records over both PCIe 3 and PCIe 4. It's pricey, but worth it for those with the need for speed.
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AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT review: A killer 1080p graphics card with pandemic pricing
AMD tuned the Radeon RX 6600 XT for ultra-fast 1080p gaming and it shines in that regard, but slower 1440p performance and a sky-high price curb our enthusiasm.
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Ryzen 7 5700G review: AMD’s answer to the GPU shortage has arrived
AMD's Zen 3 -based Ryzen 7 5700G APU isn't cheap, but it offers awesome CPU performance and fair GPU performance.
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Asus ROG Falchion review: A wireless gaming keyboard that falls short of the target
The Asus ROG Falchion has a smart layout and long battery life, but its high price and lack of customization options hold it back.
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Intel Beast Canyon NUC11BTMi9 review: A bigger footprint shrinks this gaming PC’s appeal
Intel's gaming mini-PCs keep growing in size, pitting this eGPU-sized modular PC more squarely against DIY builds.
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Asus ROG Strix XG17AHPE review: A mobile monitor for gamers
The Asus ROG Strix XG17AHPE is a bit of a unique gaming monitor. It's a portable display that might measure only 17.3 inches, but packs 1080p resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate, which is faster than many standard panels.
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti FTW3 Ultra review: Pure souped-up power
The EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti FTW3 Ultra is an ultra-fast, power-chugging graphics card built to ride the bleeding-edge of performance—if you can afford it.
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Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX review: Mini-LED gaming monitors FTW
The Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX is a 32-inch monitor that comes with 4K resolution at 144Hz and even has added mini-LED backlights to help get you in the gaming mood. It's an outstanding monitor with features that are out of this world, at a price that is equally astronomical.
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Seagate Backup Plus Hub (8TB) review: Massive, fast external hard drive
The Seagate Backup Plus Hub is faster than smaller 2.5-inch drives, and the only route to double-digit terabytes at an affordable price point.
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Ryzen 5000 vs. 4000 vs. 3000: Which CPU is better for your laptop?
If you can't find a Ryzen 5000 laptop, could you settle for one with Ryzen 4000 or even Ryzen 3000 instead? We've tested all three and can tell you their pros and cons, and who should buy one.
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti review: A GPU for wild times
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is a decent graphics card that would be hard to recommend in normal times, but we're not in normal times.
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Core i7 vs. Core i9: Which high-end laptop CPU should you buy?
Is Intel's Core i9 really worth the extra cash?
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti review: Basically a 3090, but for gamers
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is essentially an RTX 3090 in all but name (and memory capacity).
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AMD Radeon RX 6800M Review: A worthy competitor to Nvidia’s GeForce
AMD's new Radeon RX 6800M signals competition has come back to gaming laptops. We test it in the Asus ROG Strix G15.
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AOC PD27 review: Designed by Porsche with the speed to match
The AOC PD27 is a stylish display with the luxurious Porsche Design touch. It's a 27-inch curved monitor that offers a blazing-fast 240Hz refresh rate and extremely low input lag.
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Core i9-11980HK review: Intel’s flagship CPU slugs it out with Ryzen laptops
Here's how Intel's 11th-gen Core i9 laptop chip compares to 10th-gen Core and Ryzen 5000
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Macally Full Size Wireless RF Keyboard for PC review: No-frills keyboard replacement
A simple setup, solid performance, and low price make the Macally Full Size Wireless RF Keyboard a great upgrade for your desktop or laptop.
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11th-gen ‘Tiger Lake H’ performance deep-dive: Intel gets back in the game
Intel's new 10nm Tiger Lake H puts it back into the fight with AMD's best
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Tested: Is Ryzen 5000 battery performance really that bad?
Is Ryzen 5000 mobile performance bad on battery? We investigate, comparing it to the Intel competition. We learn why it takes a hit, and why it might not be a big deal.
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800U review: AMD’s best laptop CPU takes on Intel’s best 11th-gen chip
We review the AMD Ryzen 7 5800U mobile chip. Can it dethrone Intel's 11th-gen Tiger Lake CPU? Check out our results.
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Viewsonic VX3218-PC-MHD review: An affordable 1080p curved gaming monitor
The budget-friendly Viewsonic VS3218-PC-MHD is a 1080p curved gaming monitor that doesn't sacrifice image quality even with its low price. It's a solid option for the cost conscious.
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AOC C32G2AE review: Large 31.5-inch 165Hz curved gaming monitor
The AOC C32G2AE is a huge 31.5-inch curved gaming monitor with a fast refresh rate of 165Hz. All of this can be had for an affordable price, but you'll have to settle for an underwhelming 1080p resolution.
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Crucial BX500 SATA SSD review: An affordable upgrade drive
Crucial's BX500 SATA SSD provides a lot of storage for the price and excellent everyday performance.
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Intel 11th-gen Rocket Lake CPU power consumption: Not great, not terrible
Intel's 11th-gen Core i9-11900K can indeed consume twice as much power as AMD's Ryzen 9 5900X, but it's not always that bad.
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Core i9-11900K review: Intel’s 14nm farewell tour can’t end soon enough
Intel's 11th-gen Rocket Lake Core i9-11900K is here. We compare it to 10th-gen Comet Lake Core i9-10900K and AMD's Zen 3-based Ryzen 9 5900X.
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Crucial X6 USB SSD review: Good price, good performance, good design
Crucial's X6 USB SSD operates at good SATA speeds, and it fits a ton of NAND storage into a very affordable, compact, and comfortable design.
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XFX Radeon RX 6700 XT Merc 319 review: Big, beautiful, and utterly silent
The XFX Merc 319 tames AMD's Radeon RX 6700 XT with a massive custom cooler that stays both frosty and utterly silent.
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Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6700 XT review: Performance-boosting Trixx
The Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6700 XT offers impeccably designed hardware, paired with killer Trixx Boost software that helps it punch far above its weight class.
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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT review: A good GPU that (understandably) costs too much
AMD's Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics card is a good graphics card with a too-high price that makes a lot of business sense.
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