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New Nvidia G-Sync monitors won't need a separate module anymore
Nvidia and MediaTek are partnering up to bring new gaming monitors that ditch the separate hardware needed for full Nvidia-powered frame syncing.
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Our favorite low-cost ultrawide monitor is now cheaper than ever
One of PCWorld's favorite budget gaming monitors is down to its lowest price yet on Amazon.News
Meet xMEMS, a challenger to AirJet's radical solid-state chip cooling
Frore's AirJet introduced the concept of silicon "chips" that could cool others via MEMS technology. Now xMEMS, which has used MEMS as earbud speakers, is entering the chip-cooling market, too.
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Our favorite portable SSD is on sale for its lowest price yet
The SK Hynix Beetle X31 is currently available at its best-ever price on Amazon.News
This tiny Raspberry Pi-powered Dell PC just sent me back to the 90s
A designer lovingly recreated a classic beige box PC in miniature on YouTube, right down to the stickers and CD-ROM volume wheel.News
Windows bug? AMD's Ryzen 9000 CPUs perform better on admin accounts
You can eke out more performance from AMD's latest CPU generation, but the drawbacks aren't worth it.
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This $130 portable monitor is on sale for an absurdly low $60
The 15.6-inch Arzopa portable monitor is currently on sale for 54% off on Amazon.
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This Viewsonic USB-C monitor is a huge steal at just $70
Looking for a monitor with USB-C video support at the absolute lowest price possible? This Woot refurbished deal is just for you.News
Watch our comprehensive AMD Ryzen 9000 review, focused on productivity
Check out how all the new Ryzen chips compare to last-gen and Intel models in Gordon's exhaustive video breakdown.
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Why you need a monitor mount for your college dorm's desk
For maximum productivity, pair a laptop with an external monitor. For maximum confort and space, add a VESA monitor arm.
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Alienware's stunning OLED gaming monitor hits an all-time low price
Already a budget favorite, this 34-inch OLED ultrawide monitor is $400 off at Dell's online store.News
AM4-ever: AMD Ryzen 5500X3D CPU shows up in listings
After two new processors announced in June, it seems like the AM4 socket is getting yet another X3D model with game-boosting V-cache.News
Millions of AMD CPUs vulnerable to hacks, and some won't get patched
A new security flaw discovered in AMD processors going back to 2006 leave them exposed to pre-boot code attacks.News
Intel: Fixes for Core CPU voltage bug won't hurt performance
Intel's internal tests while fixing the voltage bug in 13th- and 14th-gen Core chips show that its patch won't hurt performance in most cases.News
Raspberry Pi Pico 2 is faster and backward-compatible, still only $5
The second generation of the popular hobbyist chip just dropped and it has significantly more power than its predecessor.
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Score this ultra-fast 1440p Asus monitor for a ridiculous $199
This Asus TUF display is great with its boosted resolution, high refresh rate, and IPS panel. On sale, it's a fantastic deal.News
First BIOS fixes for crashing Intel CPUs are finally rolling out
MSI and Asus are the first motherboard makers to implement Intel's official microcode patch to prevent crashing on Raptor Lake CPUs.
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Massive 8TB SD cards, 16TB portable SSDs are right around the corner
A recent trade show highlighted truly enormous storage capacities for new SanDisk products.
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This small, rugged Samsung portable SSD is over 50% off right now
The well-reviewed Samsung T5 Evo SDD is over half off on Amazon, in both 2TB and 4TB varieties.
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7 ways to repurpose a SSD or hard drive that's collecting dust
Bring new life to your old data drives that aren't quite dead yet.News
Rejoice! AMD's Ryzen 9000 CPUs are cheaper than last generation
AMD has confirmed prices for next-gen Ryzen CPUs, making them both cheaper and faster than their predecessors in the Ryzen 7000 series.
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Logitech: 'Forever mouse' was just a (bad) idea
Logitech has backed off its idea of a "forever mouse" that would be built around a subscription.News
Nvidia app adds more options and a free month of Xbox Game Pass
The latest version of Nvidia's all-in-one app has better monitor controls and can RTX Video to your browser, among other goodies.
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Reddit's favorite desk chair is a humongous 66% off
The Hyken Ergonomic Mesh Swivel Task Chair is comfortable, adjustable, and only $99 right now.Updated
Intel extends Core chip warranty to soothe customers
Intel has extended the warranty associated with its 13th-gen and 14th-gen Core chips by two years, covering them for a total of five years in total.Deal
My favorite Fractal Design PC case is $30 off in this rare sale
The North case is an ATX enclosure with a seriously understated style. Today, Amazon has it for $110.News
Nvidia drivers are crashing some Windows 10 PCs. Here's how to avoid it
Nvidia's latest driver release is causing blue screen loops on certain Windows PCs. Here's how to check if you're affected and how to avoid it.News
Intel's troubled CPUs fail less often than AMD, says PC maker
An analysis by Puget Systems shows high failure rates for Intel 13th- and 14th-gen processors, but it's not as bad as some others… including the latest AMD Ryzen chips.Deal
Take $200 off AMD's powerful, 12-core Ryzen 7900X3D gaming CPU
Give your gaming rig a big boost with AMD's second-most powerful gaming processor, currently down to under $400 on Amazon.News
Would you rent a gaming PC? You can now with NZXT's Flex program
The NZXT Flex subscription offers three tiers of Nvidia-powered gaming PCs that you can rent hassle-free.News
How Bitcoin’s founder disappeared because of PCWorld
Whatever happened to Satoshi Nakamoto? Let's take a step back to 2010 when a PCWorld article made a connection between Bitcoin and Wikileaks that may have altered the course of history.
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Hey Logitech, every mouse should be a forever mouse
Logitech recently floated the idea of a "forever" mouse that would be supported by an ongoing subscription. It's a ridiculous idea, and one consumers should laugh into obsolescence.News
Intel's crashing CPU nightmare, explained
Intel's rapidly dying CPUs mark the biggest hardware scandal since the Pentium FDIV bug. Here's what's causing it and what you should do if your CPU is exhibiting issues.Updated
Intel to lay off 15,000 employees as CPU strategy shifts
Intel reports a loss and a revenue dip for the second calendar quarter of 2024, and massive layoffs too.News
Best Buy leaks Ryzen 9000 prices, and they're cheaper than expected
According to briefly posted Best Buy listings for AMD's newest processors, they're going to be cheaper than last-gen models by up to $100.
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This 34-inch Samsung ultrawide monitor just hit its best-ever price
Right now, the Samsung ViewFinity S5 monitor is on sale for 39% off on Amazon.News
Newegg will pay up to $400 for your old CPU, laptop, or tablet
Newegg is offering several hundred dollars in store credit if you sell your used CPU, laptop, tablet, Chromebook, or iPad to the retailer.
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This travel monitor adds an extra screen to your laptop for just $64
Arzopa's 15.6-inch monitor is portable, versatile, and more than half off right now on Amazon.News
Intel's next-gen Lunar Lake CPU for Copilot+ laptops launches Sept. 3
Intel says it will launch its next-gen Core Ultra processor, named Lunar Lake, at IFA in Berlin this September alongside its laptop partners.News
GDDR7 memory for next-gen GPUs will start manufacturing soon
SK Hynix says it's ready to enter mass production for huge, speedy GPU memory chips before October.
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Grab this ultra-mini Samsung flash drive for just $20 right now
The 128GB version of the Samsung FIT Plus is 56% off on Amazon.
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Are laptop cooling pads worth it? Yes, but it's complicated
If you're thinking of getting a cooling pad for your laptop, here's what you need to consider.News
AMD releases AI-powered Fluid Motion Frames 2 with clear improvements
The technical preview for FMF2 includes smoother performance and better compatibility with borderless fullscreen mode, OpenGL, and Vulkan.News
This M.2 card adds retro beep-boop boot-up sound to your PC
A novelty M.2 card from Japan can give your modern PC the startup sound of a vintage NEC PC-9801.
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This tiny flash drive is actually a fast 1TB SSD — and it's $65 off
We absolutely love the SK Hynix Tube T31 and it's on sale at Amazon for the cheapest we've seen it.
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Need a numpad? Add this wireless one to your laptop for just $30
The Lekvey Bluetooth Number Pad is a smart buy for 50% off right now on Amazon.
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How to enable the blue light filter on Windows PCs to get better sleep
Want to reduce your blue light exposure for better sleep? Here’s how to turn on Windows’ built-in filter.
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Grab Samsung's fantastic T7 portable SSD for 50% off
The Samsung T7 portable SSD is an incredible deal for just $80 on Amazon right now.
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Add two extra screens to your laptop while on the go, just $220
This Cevaton accessory is more than just a portable monitor—and it's on sale right now on Amazon.
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