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Turtle Beach Kone II review: Speedier access to your MMO commands
The Turtle Beach Kone II is a great option for lovers of MMOs, or just gamers who want a mouse that works well and feels comfortable for all their games.
Opinion
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.
Reviews
Corsair MP700 Elite SSD review: PCIe 5.0 delivers benchmark dominance
With a new controller and PCIe 5.0, this iteration of Corsair's MP700 host memory buffer SSD trounces PCIe 4.0's sequential benchmark performance.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
Reviews
Gigabyte G34WQCP review: An excellent budget ultrawide monitor
The Gigabyte G34WQCP is an excellent budget ultrawide monitor that earns high marks in SDR brightness, contrast, and color performance.
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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.
News
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.
News
The Nvidia App leaves beta. Goodbye, GeForce Experience
With graduation to a full release, the Nvidia App is almost ready to replace GeForce Experience.
Feature
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.
Feature
The best PC hardware and software of 2024/2025
The best of the best, as chosen by the PCWorld editors.
Feature
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.
Updated
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.
News
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.
Updated
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.
News
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.
News
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.
Reviews
HyperX QuadCast 2 review: A brilliant USB microphone gets even better
HyperX's QuadCast 2 microphone offers fun personalization options as well as high quality sound. What more could you ask for?
Feature
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.
Best Picks
Best work from home tech of 2024/2025
15 of the best hardware and software products for an optimal home-office workplace.
Reviews
BenQ RD320U review: This is the 4K display programmers crave
The BenQ RD320U is a great choice for programmers and can also prove itself useful as a do-it-all home office monitor.
Feature
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.
Reviews
Mokibo Fusion review: A bad keyboard and a bad touchpad in one
"Never half-ass two things, whole-ass one thing," advises the great Ron Swanson. It's something this combination keyboard and touchpad could learn from.
Updated
The best PCIe 4.0 SSDs for blistering storage speeds
Our list has picks for best PCIe 4.0 SSD overall, best on a budget, best for a game consoles, and more. Plus what you need to know about ultra-fast PCIe 4.0 drives in general.
Reviews
Ryzen 7 9800X3D review: AMD's new gaming titan obliterates Intel's best
Yes, AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the new CPU gaming champion — but it's the productivity improvements that should be screamed about from rooftops.
Updated
Best SSDs of 2024: Reviews and buying advice
The best solid-state drives can supercharge your PC. Here are our picks for the best SSDs, and what you should know before a purchase.
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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!
Tip
You're using your USB flash drive wrong. Do this instead
There's more to using a USB flash drive than just plugging it in, at least if you want to get the most out of it.
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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.
News
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.
News
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.
Reviews
Lemokey X0 keypad review: A great add-on for any PC gamer
This inexpensive left-hand keypad with mechanical switches is a great way to try out one of my favorite form factors.
News
'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.
News
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
Score this powerful Ryzen mini PC with triple 4K support for $309
This Beelink mini PC is 21% off on Amazon right now.
Deal
This MSI monitor deal finally makes OLED (kinda) affordable
This 27-inch 1440p gaming monitor is among the cheapest we've ever seen for an OLED.
News
AMD's hotly anticipated Ryzen 7 9800X3D gaming CPU gets official
AMD announced the Ryzen 9800X3D, its next-gen processor for gaming and content creation, which uses its 2nd-gen V-Cache to achieve higher performance using the same power constraints as its predecessor.
Reviews
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% review: Keyboards don’t need screens
The wireless connection and PBT keycaps are a welcome upgrade to a great keyboard design. The screen and high price tag, not so much.
Reviews
LG MyView Smart Monitor 32R85U review: A monitor at odds with itself
The LG MyView 32SR85U is packed with features but fails to deliver on image quality.
Opinion
Why I’m rooting for Intel's new Core Ultra laptops
Intel's mobile-first Lunar Lake chips look set to turn around a bad run for the company.
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