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Microsoft is releasing an Xbox credit card. You should skip it
A new branded Mastercard is coming later this month, but even if you bleed green, there are more lucrative ways to earn and redeem rewards for games.
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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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Is Starfield crashing constantly? Your PC's processor could be why
Frequent crashes in the Starfield could be due to the Ryzen processor installed. When will Bethesda find a fix?
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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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Steam game listings will show support for PlayStation controllers
DualShock and DualSense controllers will get more explicit support in the Steam store and in your library.
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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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Starfield 'Potato Mode' mod lets this year's hottest game run on a toaster
Starfield's Potato Mode mod replaces the game's textures with super-low-res versions, though that may not be enough to get it to boot on some PCs
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Baldur's Gate III game bug made its characters too horny
A bit of bad code made the party members in the mega-popular D&D game ready to get it on at the drop of a D20.
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Hands-on: Lenovo's Steam Deck rival has Switch controllers and a gaming mouse
The Legion Go is a bit of a trickster, with a huge screen and an optional add-on OLED headset.
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Starfield modder gets DLSS working even before launch day
To the surprise of no one, a new post on Nexus Mods lets Starfield players choose between the standard AMD FSR or Nvidia and Intel upscaling tech
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Lenovo's Legion 9i laptop uses AI, liquid cooling to push performance
Lenovo's new gaming laptop includes liquid cooling, specialized AI, plus premium 13th-gen Core processors and an RTX 4090 GPU to achieve the best gaming performance possible
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Call of Duty's new AI moderator is listening to your voice chat
ToxMod AI-powered speech analysis will flag the most foul-mouthed Call of Duty players for Activision's human moderators to punish.
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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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$800 dream keyboard comes in Zelda, Robocop, and Evangelion flavors
A floating "Macross" jet airplane frame, floating suspension, and split Alice layout are all cool, but this ridiculous keyboard's biggest draw is its anime-inspired color palette.
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No, AMD did not say it's done making RDNA 3 GPUs
The death of any new AMD Radeon RX 7000-series graphics cards is greatly exaggerated.
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My favorite YouTube game reviews are short and sweet
The Escapist's 3 Minute Reviews are perfect bite-sized looks at the latest games, with tons of variety
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AMD's game-boosting Hyper-RX feature finally arrives (with a surprise)
After being teased in 2022, AMD's performance-boosting Hyper-RX feature for Radeon graphics cards is finally ready to launch, but an even better version is already in the works
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Can Starfield have DLSS? AMD comments on FSR exclusivity rumors
PC gamers are pissed that the much-anticipated Bethesda RPG Starfield won't support Nvidia's DLSS tech at launch. We asked AMD to comment.
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AMD's Radeon RX 7700 XT and 7800 XT aim at Nvidia's weakest links
AMD unveiled the Radeon RX 7700 XT and Radeon RX 7800 XT at Gamescom in Germany, with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and RTX 4070 firmly in their crosshairs.
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FSR 3, AMD's open DLSS 3 rival, starts supercharging games in September
AMD's long-awaited FSR 3 with Fluid Motion Frames will launch first in Forspoken and Immortals of Aveum.
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The incredible Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is free on Epic Games
The Epic Games Store is currently offering the strategy game "Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak" as a free download. An absolute must-download!
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21 Xbox PC Game Pass games come to Nvidia's GeForce Now
Xbox PC Game Pass subscribers can now play 21 of their games through Nvidia's GeForce Now streaming service.
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Upscaling explained: Nvidia DLSS vs AMD FSR vs Intel XeSS
Check out a quick eplainer video on the latest graphics-boosting upscaling GPU technology.
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The Epic Games Store is about to get a ton of new exclusive games
Epic's new First Run program offers 100% of game sale revenue to developers for six months.
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Cherry upgrades its legendary MX keyboard switches
The new MX2A switches feature redesigned stems and springs with factory lubrication, but are still compatible with boards and caps designed for older switches.
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You'll need an SSD to play the next Forza game on PC
Forza Motorsport's system requirements include SSD storage, even on the lowest settings.
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Nvidia DLSS 3.5's AI Ray Reconstruction makes ray tracing look even better
Nvidia's DLSS 3.5 "Ray Reconstruction" replaces traditional denoisers for cleaner, crisper, more accurate ray traced visuals in games.
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Save 37% on this MSI wireless gaming mouse and charging dock
The MSI Clutch GM41 wireless gaming mouse is fast, lightweight, and 37 percent off.
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14-inch RTX 4070 laptop face-off: Asus versus Razer
The Razer Blade 14 and Asus Zenbook Pro 14 are both monster laptops with RTX 4070 cards, in shockingly small sizes. Let's see which comes out on top.
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Intel CPUs and GPUs come with a free copy of Assassin's Creed: Mirage
Buy a recent Core i5 or better CPU or an Arc GPU or laptop, and you might have a couple of free game codes coming your way.
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Intel Arc GPUs get a huge performance boost in DX11 games
Intel's Arc graphics cards just keep getting better. Intel rearchitected its drivers for 19% faster, 20% smoother performance, and rolls out a new PresentMon Beta monitoring app for enthusiasts.
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Let’s try to boost the Asus ROG Ally’s thermal performance
Adam is back to take another crack at improving the ROG Ally, this time using Kryonaut Thermal Grizzly and PTM7950
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AMD teases big Radeon reveals at Gamescom next week
A Gamescom presentation is the most likely place to see the debut of the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT and RX 7800 XT
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You can now stream your gameplay to Microsoft Teams
The Xbox Game Bar now lets you livestream gameplay to Teams, but it remains to be seen if anyone will regularly do so, especially given the bare-bones start.
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LTX: Jumping into the custom keyboard craze
Hipyo Tech joins us for a crash course on how to get the most out of a mechanical keyboard, whether you're looking for a dream machine or a budget build.
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Nab this radically futuristic Lenovo gaming mouse for just $9.49
Looking to pick up a gaming mouse on the cheap? The Lenovo Legion M200 is worth considering.
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Can you play PS5 games directly from an external USB drive?
Given the limitations of the PS5's internal storage, an external USB drive makes a lot of sense. Here's what you can and cannot do from an external drive.
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Quake II gets an enhanced port 26 years after release
The remastered version of multiplayer classic Quake II is available on all platforms for $10, with new missions and enhanced graphics.
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AMD's gorgeous, Starfield-themed CPUs and GPUs will be giveaways
AMD and Bethesda are teaming up to give away just 500 limited-edition Starfield-themed Ryzen CPUs and Radeon GPUs. They're gorgeous!
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Xbox Game Pass $1 trial now only lasts two weeks
After briefly shutting down, the much-loved $1 Xbox Game Pass trial comes back with a shortened time limit.
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AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT revealed in new ASRock leak
AMD's new "enthusiast" Radeon graphics cards are taking shape ahead of a third quarter release.
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Confirmed: Valve will sell refurbished Steam Decks at a big discount
Steam pages for refurb Steam Decks appeared briefly, with discounts of up to $130. Valve has since confirmed the leaks.
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Nab this crazy fast Cooler Master gaming mouse for just $18
Looking for a ridiculously fast gaming mouse? The Cooler Master MM720 is the one to pick.
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4 reasons why I switched from Nvidia to AMD
For years, my Nvidia graphics card has served me faithfully, but I am turning my back on Team Green – at least for now.
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Linux overtakes Macs on Steam thanks to the Steam Deck
Valve's Steam Deck handheld no doubt played a big part of Linux overtaking Macs on Steam.
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AMD's unannounced Radeon RX 7800 XT detailed by PowerColor
A full listing for the upcoming Radeon RX 7800 XT GPU, which hasn't been announced by AMD, was briefly posted yesterday before being removed.
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