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Wow! This is the cheapest OLED monitor deal we've ever seen
Newegg has an AOC 27-inch 1440p OLED gaming monitor for just $400. It's the lowest price we've ever seen for an OLED.
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Look at this frickin' cat BIOS for this frickin' cat motherboard
Colorful's Colorfire MEOW series is making its cat-themed software as adorable as its hardware. Too bad it's so hard to find outside of China.
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Watch out for fake Ryzen 9800X3D listings and don't get scammed
Dubious Amazon listings have shown up for the hottest new processor on the market. Selling for as low as $200, they're obviously fake.
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Samsung's massive 240Hz OLED ultrawide monitor is $650 off right now
The Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED is down to $950 on Amazon in this early Black Friday deal.Best Deals
Black Friday desktop computer deals: What to expect and early sales
Whether you're looking for a home office desktop, a gaming PC, or an all-in-one, Black Friday 2024 offers the best chance to score steep discounts on desktop PCs.
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This giant LG 240Hz OLED ultrawide monitor is $700 off right now
This 45-inch LG OLED display is built for gaming and now 41% off at Best Buy.
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This $549 all-wood split ergonomic keyboard is hardcore cottagecore
Wireless, triple-split, hot-swap, gasket-mounted. Oh, and wood. It's all wood. Extremely wood.
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Get this 256GB SanDisk microSD card with SD adapter for dirt cheap
Amazon's early Black Friday deal has this fast microSD card for 67% off.
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Black Friday office chair and desk deals: What to expect, early sales
These early Black Friday deals on office chairs and standing desks include discounts on popular models from brands like Staples and Flexispot.
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Black Friday monitor deals: What to expect and early sales
It's not even Black Friday yet, but we're already finding great deals on gaming monitors and 4K workstations. Here are the best discounts, plus some advice on how to shop.
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LG reveals 27-inch 1440p OLED monitor with 480Hz refresh rate
The LG UltraGear 27GX790A is currently available for pre-order for $999.99.
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Samsung's huge 4K gaming monitor is a stunning $500 off right now
This enormous gaming monitor is fast, gorgeous, and half off at Best Buy.
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Get Samsung's rugged and reliable portable SSD for 40% off right now
The 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB models of the Samsung T7 Shield are all on sale for at least 40% off on Amazon right now.
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Nvidia DLSS 3.0 will make CPU dependence a non-issue in Stalker 2
Nvidia's latest benchmarks pit DLSS 3.0 against non-DLSS 3.0 results in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl — and what they show is quite impressive.
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This 27-inch Dell IPS gaming monitor is an incredible $150 today
This already-great Dell gaming monitor is that much better with this deal.
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SilverStone's beautiful retro PC case is beige with faux floppy drives
This full ATX-compliant nostalgic throwback is based on the NEC PC-9800, and it's coming to a store near you… so long as you're near Japan.Deal
This mini PC is ideal for productivity fiends, and it's now just $271
The Beelink SER5 mini PC is 25 percent off an already low price.
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Black Friday Thunderbolt dock deals: What to expect, early sales
Early Black Friday deals on Thunderbolt docks are here, as retailers try to clear their shelves of older hardware. We'll tell you which ones are worth buying and why.
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If your gaming mouse doesn’t get this one thing right, you’re toast
There's one thing you should look for in a newly released gaming mouse above all other things.
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AMD claims Ryzen AI 300 blows away Intel in gaming by 75 percent
AMD released benchmarks on Thursday showing that its own Ryzen AI 300 chip destroys Intel's latest Lunar Lake chip in gaming.
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The first mini PC with a Ryzen 370 CPU is here and it's a tiny beast
The GMKTec EVO-X1 has one of the best laptop processors around. But it won't be cheap or easy to find outside of China.
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Wonky USB hubs be gone! Raspberry Pi now has an official hub
Raspberry Pi has once again expanded its list of official Raspberry Pi branded accessories, releasing an official USB 3 Hub for users.
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Behold! The cheapest OLED monitor I've seen, and it doesn't suck
I wouldn't say $430 is "cheap" for a 27-inch monitor, but it's definitely the lowest price I've seen for an OLED option like this.
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GPU sales to hit $100 billion in 2024
You get three guesses as to which company is making most of that money, but you'll only need one.
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Our favorite 2TB Samsung T9 portable SSD is now 35% off
The 2TB version of the Samsung T9 portable SSD is on sale for under $200 on Amazon.
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This perfect-for-laptops 2.5K portable monitor is 26% off today
This 16-inch Arzopa monitor with IPS display is down to just $126 on Amazon right now.
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Get 30% off Logitech's newest MX Master mouse with a free carrying case
You can get an MX Master 3S for just $70 if you agree to a couple of free software trials. Just make sure to cancel them and pocket the discount.
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This speedy 1TB Samsung SSD is only $70 ahead of Black Friday
The Samsung 990 EVO SSD is a stunning 53% off on Amazon right now.
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Beware: Intel voids warranty for liquid metal, even for crashing CPUs
One modder found their warranty void, even after recent extensions, because liquid metal had corroded the printed label.
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The Nvidia App leaves beta. Goodbye, GeForce Experience
With graduation to a full release, the Nvidia App is almost ready to replace GeForce Experience.
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My first Thunderbolt 5 experience has been a massive bust
Is Thunderbolt 5 all that it's cut out to be? After putting together a Thunderbolt 5 laptop, dock, and SSD, my answer is — for now — a definite no.
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The best PC hardware and software of 2024/2025
The best of the best, as chosen by the PCWorld editors.
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I switched to an ultrawide monitor. It's a bigger change than I expected
Switching from a dual-monitor setup was mostly good, but it came with some pains and hiccups.
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24 work-from-home tech products that will supercharge your office
Looking to upgrade your work-from-home setup? We've got you covered with the best tech products to help transform your home office into something your coworkers can only envy.
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Intel pledges to 'fix' Arrow Lake after launch 'didn't go as planned'
Intel vice president Robert Hallock said on Friday that Intel is investigating what went wrong with its Arrow Lake desktop processor launch, and that it would fix it.
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AMD's desktop CPU share soars 10 percentage points in a year
A new report reveals unit share increases for AMD CPUs across the board, with strong increases in desktop and server chips. Intel's share falls, because of slower CPU purchases.
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Save over $600 on LG's 39-inch ultrawide OLED gaming monitor
Amazon is selling this size-boosted OLED ultrawide display for under $900 right now.
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Intel slapped with class action lawsuit over crashing CPU fiasco
One New York man, and potentially thousands of others, want Intel to pay for failing to disclose issues with 13th- and 14th-gen chips.
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AMD's Ryzen 9800X3D is an instant hit, selling out everywhere
The new gaming-focused upgrade to the Ryzen 9000X family is sold out after fantastic initial reviews.
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Which laptop parts are (and aren't) worth upgrading? What you need to know
You can't upgrade everything in a laptop, but these three parts offer the most potential gain and are worth considering.Deal
This powerful gaming mini PC just dropped to its best-ever price: $249
The Acemagic AD08 gaming-capable mini PC packs a serious punch for this price.
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Buying a laptop? Wait! This alternative could actually be better for you
If you don't need the portability of a laptop, here's something that gets you more for your money.
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Create your own ultrawide setup with two of these $70 Dell monitors
This 21.5-inch Dell SE monitor is 22% off at Dell.com. With two of them, you can have a budget ultrawide feel.
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Samsung's fast USB-C flash drive is only $19 for 128GB right now
This USB-C flash drive connects to pretty much anything. It's the perfect tool for moving files around — and it's cheap!
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My favorite fast-charging laptop power bank is 34% off right now
The Baseus Blade 2 power bank is just under $53 on Amazon.
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What's the difference between OEM and SI PCs? A build master explains
Build master Braethorn joined us in the PCWorld studio to break down the differences between original equipment manufacturers and system integrators.
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Nvidia is working on Arm processors for Windows, according to report
Nvidia hopes to supply full SoC boards to PC manufacturers and compete directly with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X series.
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'It really is a one off': Lunar Lake's integrated RAM won't happen again, Intel CEO says
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger calls Lunar Lake a 'niche' product whose importance grew once AI became critical. But Intel has no plan to repeat its integrated DRAM with other chips.
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Intel lost more money than it made last quarter
Intel made over $13 billion for the third quarter of 2024. But it recorded even more in losses, even though they were mostly on paper.Deal