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Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3 review: My new go-to gaming headset
The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3 feature great sound, excellent connectivity, and a long battery life. We found it very difficult to have a bad gaming session with these on!
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This $30 Logitech keyboard will switch between three of your devices
You can use the same keyboard for three devices at once, and that's pretty awesome.News
Nvidia's new PC gaming app gets nerdy upgrades, PC Game Pass freebie
Nvidia wants you to try its new Nvidia App, outfitting it with one-click GPU tuning and 120fps AV1 encoding while luring in gamers with 3 free months of Microsoft's PC Game Pass.News
Nvidia's GeForce SFF guideline brings big GPU power to tiny PCs
Nvidia’s "SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Card" guideline sets size caps on GPUs and size minimums on cases.News
Nvidia's Project G-Assist is the first AI assistant I actually want
Nvidia reveals Project G-Assist at Computex, enabling custom AI bots that can serve as sidekicks or even overclock your PC.
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Why don’t some esports mice have DPI switchers on top?
Dedicated DPI switcher buttons on gaming mice can help gamers switch DPI settings on the fly in games, thereby boosting their performance. So, why don't some well-known esports mice have this feature?News
Chivalry 2 is the free game of the week on Epic Games Store
Epic Games continues to bring killer free games to our gaming PCs.Reviews
Hands-on: World of Warcraft: The War Within is a solo-friendly action epic
World of Warcraft: The War Within delivers a deliciously cinematic experience and fixes some key WoW gripes.Feature
Why gaming laptops excel at creative work, not just play
Are gaming laptop any good for video editing and graphic design? Oh yes. Here's why.News
Nvidia's 'AI game assistant' April Fools' joke might be real
The 2017 gag might become real — at least to some degree — if a recent tweet is to be believed.Deal
This RTX 4070 Asus gaming laptop is a jaw-dropping steal at $1,100
You can't get a better RTX-powered gaming laptop at this price.
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Get 25% off on the Logitech G502 X, one of our favorite gaming mice
This legendary Logitech mouse is one of the best wired gaming mice we've tested.News
Graphics cards are about to get more expensive — and that's not all
Tariff exemptions from 2022 are expiring in June, meaning US prices for graphics cards, motherboards, and other components will be going up.
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What’s a hot-swap keyboard? The key to a custom typing experience, explained
Hot-swap keyboards make it easy to replace switches without soldering. But how exactly does this feature work and what technology is behind it?Deal
This RTX 4050 gaming laptop is only $950 for a limited time
The HP Victus delivers incredible gaming performance—and you can save $350 if you grab it while you can.Deal
Conquer Azeroth in the Small World of Warcraft board game, now $42
Pick your favorite race and power combination and vie for control in the Small World of Warcraft strategy board game.Deal
You almost never see an RTX 4060 gaming laptop going this cheap
The Lenovo LOQ delivers powerful performance at a price only seen for models with lesser graphics cards.News
Can you bequeath your Steam account? Maybe, but there's a catch
Steam says you can't leave your account in your will. US law says maybe you can. But even if it's technically legal, there's still a problem.Feature
Should you enable hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling in Windows 11?
Gamers are often encouraged to switch on hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling in Windows 10 or 11, but does this feature actually provide any tangible upticks to performance?News
The Epic Games Store is giving away Farming Simulator 22 for free
Epic Games continues to bring free games to our PCs, with Farming Simulator 22 continuing the Epic Mega Sale giveaways.Feature
Can $500 get you a good gaming laptop?
You'll probably need to spend more than $500 to get a good gaming laptop, but you still have options to play on low-cost notebooks.Reviews
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II review: Remarkable experience, okay game
Hellblade II was the game Microsoft used to showcase the power of the Xbox Series X when the console was first unveiled. Now it's finally here.
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Why ultralight gaming mice are better for big hands too
Many ultralight mice are a little too small for players with big hands. So should we be making more big mice that also qualify as ultralight?Deal
Save $480 on this RTX 4060 Lenovo gaming laptop
A gaming laptop with an RTX 4060 and Ryzen 7 7840HS at this price? It's a dream come true.
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Grab the Logitech K585 multi-device keyboard for just $31
In need of a slim and silent keyboard that works with multiple devices across platforms? The Logitech K585 is a great pick!News
You're not getting a Surface gaming PC. Here's why
Microsoft's Surface chief explains why the company isn't interested in a laptop designed for gaming — and it has nothing to with Microsoft.
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Hands on: Microsoft's Surface Pro thankfully gives up on 'lapability'
We go hands-on with the new Microsoft Surface Pro.Deal
This RTX-powered Razer Blade 14 is 45% off! (Save $1590)
If you want a high-end gaming laptop you can take with you anywhere, the Razer Blade 14 is now on sale.
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Why most pro gamers use a claw grip with gaming mice
The majority of pro gamers tend to adopt a specific kind of mouse grip called a "claw grip" when in the throes of battle. But what's the reasoning for that, and should you do the same?
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Here's why the F and J keys on keyboards have bumps on them
The F and J keys on the keyboard have small bumps on them. There's a practical reason for it.News
Ghost of Tsushima can use Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR at the same time
The long-awaited samurai game lets you mix and match Nvidia super sampling and AMD frame generation if you have compatible hardware.Reviews
Keychron M3 mini 4K Metal Edition review: Simply excellent
The Keychron M3 mini 4K Metal Edition is an all-around excellent gaming mouse that boasts outstanding performance, a robust and lightweight chassis, and all the connectivity options you'd ever need.News
Epic gives away Dragon Age Inquisition to kick off annual Mega sale
In addition to Dragon Age Inquisition, Epic's Mega sale includes tons of AAA games, notably a lot of previous PlayStation exclusives like God of War.Deal
Get this PlayStation 5 bundle for $449 in super-rare price drop
Not only are you getting a new PS5 Slim, but you also get to play Spider-Man 2.Reviews
Dell G16 7630 review: A gaming laptop with powerful desktop vibes
The Dell 16 7630 is a big, bold 16-inch laptop that feels like a desktop replacement. For a laptop that feels like a desktop, it's a really affordable option for gamers too.News
Nvidia's RTX video upscaler comes to Firefox
Nvidia's RTX Video Super Resolution is already compatible with Chrome, Edge, and VLC, on systems with RTX 30- or 40-series graphics cards.News
A new 'Lunar Lake' handheld PC could signal a big push by Intel
The Weibu GP10a handheld gaming PC powered by an Intel Core Ultra "Lunar Lake" processor appears on a Computex product page, signaling that Lunar Lake handhelds could be a viable option.Deal
Dell's RTX 4070-powered gaming laptop is shockingly cheap today
Take your favorite games anywhere you go with the fantastic Dell G16 laptop, now on sale at Dell.News
A new Xbox cloud feature lets work laptops play like gaming PCs
Microsoft has added the ability to play with a mouse and keyboard to select titles on Xbox Cloud Gaming running on a browser, with Xbox app support coming in the near future.
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8BitDo's awesome NES-style Retro Mechanical Keyboard is 30% off
The 8BitDo Retro was already a pretty good deal at $100, but Woot is selling both the NES and Famicom versions for 30 percent off.News
PCIe 6.0's thermal throttling plans could slam brakes on performance
An Intel-authored PCI Express driver is adding thermal controls to PCI Express, the main PC bus, to prevent overheating.Reviews
Nuphy Air V2 review: Low-profile keyboards get elevated
Nuphy's Air series of keyboards get an Editors' Choice thanks to tons of features, poppy style, and great custom switches, all at a fair price.Feature
Hades II’s musical flourishes are a hellish delight
Supergiant's roguelike sequel improves on the original in every way, but one boss fight is an example of fantastic sound design.Reviews
Acer Predator Orion 3000 review: Compact gaming power
The Acer Predator Orion 3000 gaming desktop is an attractive, compact gaming desktop, with an optional tempered glass side panel that ships in the box. It's just not as configurable as we'd hope.News
Corsair's next purchase is sim racing specialist Fanatec
Fanatec will soon join Origin, Elgato, Scuf, and Drop in Corsair's stable of PC hardware brands.News
Microsoft retools the Windows Xbox app to play nicer on handhelds
Microsoft's Xbox app for Windows is introducing a "Jump Back In" interface for recently-played games, as well as a tweaked Friends menu.
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The one mechanical keyboard feature I can’t live without
If you're looking for a new keyboard and you want it to last, don't get one without hot-swap switch sockets.Reviews
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 review: A rip-roaring laptop for gamers and creators
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is a solidly built laptop that offers blazing fast gaming performance, a stunning OLED display, and a comfortable keyboard. While it's on the more expensive end, we feel it's worth every penny.News
May GeForce be with you: Nvidia made an Admiral Ackbar RTX 4080
The custom-painted Admiral Ackbar GeForce RTX 4080 will go to one lucky winner, along with a comic book and Funko Pop.News