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Pads on the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D is official, and it shakes things up in a big way

After a long string of rumors and speculation, AMD has finally confirmed that the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is arriving next week. Here are the details.
The Core Ultra 9 285K socketed into a motherboard.

5 CPUs you should buy instead of the Core Ultra 9 285K

Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K is an impressive CPU, but there are several alternatives that are both faster and cheaper.
The Alienware m18 R2 gaming laptop with Baldur's Gate 3 on the screen.

This Alienware gaming laptop with RTX 4090 is $600 off today

Want to take your PC gaming on the go? Save $600 today when you order the Alienware m18 R2 Gaming Desktop through Dell.
Fortnitemares 2024 key art featuring many villains.

When does the new Fortnite season start?

We're all eagerly awaiting whatever is in store for Fortnite's next season, but how long must we wait? This is exactly when you can expect the next update.
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Intel Core Ultra 5 245K review: where Arrow Lake breaks down

The Core Ultra 5 245K should be a value-focused midrange CPU, but it fails to deliver even a generational improvement over Intel's last-gen options.
AMD logo on the RX 7800 XT graphics card.

AMD could swipe some of the best features of Nvidia GPUs

AMD is looking into new techniques for upscaling and denoising, possibly gearing up for the release of the next version of FSR.
The Device event in Fortnite Chapter 2

Fortnite’s overhauled battle pass system will make your life easier

Fortnite will no longer force you to farm three types of experience for its three battle passes.
Combat in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a breath of fresh air on PC

I assumed Dragon Age: The Veilguard would have problems on PC, but I'm very happy to report that I was wrong.
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D installed in a motherboard.

AMD CPUs just got a major performance update for games

A string of motherboard updates are rolling out that promise higher gaming performance on AMD CPUs, with boosts of up to 35%.
The back of the Core Ultra 9 285K CPU.

The death of Moore’s Law is finally starting to stink

The idea of Moore's Law has been a topic of debate for years, but we're finally starting to see the decline of pure PC hardware innovation.
Three characters, including two humanoid bears, holding spears in Guild Wars 2.

Guild Wars might be getting a spinoff. Here’s what we know

Guild Wars 2 is one of the most popular MMORPGs on the market, and a few eagle-eyed fans spotted a new application bearing the name.
A Steam Deck OLED sits on a table.

Make sure you install the latest Steam Deck October update

Valve just released a huge Steam Deck OS update, and it's packed with performance fixes.
A player runs in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 multiplayer.

You might want to wait a bit to play Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Steam

Steam players are reporting issues with getting Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 open, with the launcher causing complaints.
Fingers holding an Intel 285K.

I tested the Core Ultra 9 285K against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — and it’s ugly

Intel's new Core Ultra 9 285K is an impressive CPU, but it faces stiff competition from the last-gen Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
Orisa throwing an arrow in Overwatch 2.

Blizzard is finally bringing 6v6 matches back to Overwatch 2 — for now

After a lot of consideration, Blizzard is set to add 6v6 back into Overwatch 2, although only in some test modes to start.
A screenshot of the Nvidia app.

Why you may want to avoid the latest Nvidia driver release

Users of Corsair iCUE or Bluestacks should consider skipping the latest Nvidia driver update.
The Core Ultra 9 285K socketed into a motherboard.

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K review: impressive, not necessarily good

Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K is an undeniably impressive CPU, but it's still tough to recommend given some inconsistent performance.
A color splash on the LG UltraGear Dual Mode OLED.

OLED monitors are about to get a ‘comprehensive breakthrough’ in image quality

TCL says it has made comprehensive breakthroughs in image quality and lifespan for OLED monitors and laptops with its new tech.
A bunch of Warcraft characters lunging to the right in front of an orange sunset.

Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct: how to watch and what to expect

Blizzard Entertainment has announced an online stream that'll look at the past and future of the Warcraft franchises — with some surprises.
The Alienware x14 R2 gaming laptop on a desk.

Hurry! This $700 discount on the Alienware x14 won’t last forever

Get in the game with a Windows gaming laptop that won’t falter! Save $700 when you order the Alienware x14 R2 Gaming Laptop through Dell.
Two RTX 4060 graphics cards stacked on top of each other.

These are the 5 best budget GPUs you can buy for under $300

Although graphics cards continue to get more expensive, our list of the best budget GPUs proves you can still pick up a graphics card for under $300.
Steam Deck held between two hands.

Steam Deck 2: everything we know so far

Valve has already said that it will be a few years before we see the Steam Deck 2, but we're already speculating on what it'll be like.
The Minisforum AtomMan G7 Ti sitting on a coffee table.

Minisforum AtomMan G7 Ti review: smaller and more powerful than a PS5

The AtomMan G7 Ti achieves the impossible. It's very performant, impossibly small, and best of all, reasonably priced. That all makes it easy to recommend.
Key art for Arcane's Ambessa in League of Legends.

League of Legends’ latest champion is from Netflix’s Arcane

Ahead of Arcane season 2, Ambessa Medarda is coming to League of Legends as a new champion.
An Alienware + Windows 11 PC gaming setup.

How to optimize Windows 11 and Windows 10 for gaming

Windows is the place to be for PC gamers, but it's not perfect for gaming out of the box. Here's how to optimize your Windows 11 laptop or desktop for gaming.
The Nvidia logo on the RTX 4070 Super.

I’m jealous — someone scored an RTX 4070 Super for $49 on Amazon

The RTX 4070 Super normally costs $600, but one lucky shopper picked one up a new one for just $49.
Pins on Core i9-12900K.

Intel’s new Arrow Lake CPUs can still consume a ton of power

Some early benchmarks for Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake CPUs show they can still draw a ton of power, even with a new focus on efficiency.
Miles and Peter standing next to each other staring at the camera. Peter is in the Venom suit.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is hitting PC in January, won’t get any more story content

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is finally coming to PCs early next year, but the announcement comes with some bad news.
The Ryzen 9 9950X socketed in a motherboard.

AMD is finally recognizing that Ryzen 9000 CPUs are way too expensive

AMD is laying some groundwork for Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake CPUs with a price cut across its full range of Ryzen 9000 processors.
A character from the game Den of Wolves

I entered the Den of Wolves to learn about Unity 6

Den of Wolves is one of the first Unity 6 games we know about, and I sat down with the developers at 10 Chambers to learn more about the process.
The Ryzen 9 9950X socketed in a motherboard.

A ‘revolutionary’ Turbo Mode promises up to 35% faster gaming on Ryzen chips

Gigabyte's new X3D Turbo Mode is said to deliver between 20% and 35% better gaming on the Ryzen 9000 chips.
Someone holding the Ryzen 7 5800X3D in a red light.

Pour one out — AMD is reportedly sunsetting the Ryzen 7 5800X3D

AMD's legendary Ryzen 7 5800X3D is out of stock basically everywhere, and it looks like the processor might be gone for good.
Intel Core Ultra Series 2 Lunar Lake chipset.

Intel is bringing back one of its most frustrating types of CPUs

An early benchmark for the Core 5 210H processors suggests that Intel is rebranding Raptor Lake and Alder Lake CPUs for its upcoming mobile range.
The Wooting 80HE keyboard sitting among its accessories.

Wooting 80HE review: all-in on Hall Effect

The Wooting 80HE improves on the design set by the 60HE in a handful of ways, but some strange design choices have me scratching my head.