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MSI GS63VR Stealth Pro gaming laptop review

Better components means a better gaming laptop, and MSI’s GS63VR is benefitting from that, with a slimmed-downed chassis and competitive performance. But can it outpace its generic origin story?
Gaming Computing
Dell XPS Tower 2017

Dell XPS Tower Special Edition 8910 SE review

Dell’s pint-sized XPS Tower Special Edition provides plenty of power for the masses, though not every configuration is a great value, and a hard drive upgrade is sorely needed.
Computing Reviews
AMD Ryzen 7 1700 review

AMD Ryzen 7 1700 review

AMD’s $329 Ryzen 7 1700 may not be making as much of a splash as the flagship Ryzen 7 1800X, but it competes directly with Intel’s Core i7-7700K, and it may pose a real threat.
Computing Reviews
LaCie Rugged Type-C

LaCie 4TB Rugged USB Type-C review

Lacie’s Rugged drives are still the beefiest mechanical externals around after ten years, but SSDs bring a different type of durability that’s more appealing as prices start to drop.
Computing Reviews
Logitech Brio

Logitech Brio 4K webcam review

Logitech’s glossy Brio webcam captures beautiful 4K video, a first for the category, and at a reasonable price. But as it turns out, not everyone can handle that kind of power.
Computing Reviews
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X review

AMD’s quest to return to relevance continues with the show-stopping six-core Ryzen 5 1600X. It’s the most concentrated blow to Intel’s massive machine yet, as it hits the mark in more ways than one.
Computing Reviews
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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X review

The Ryzen 5 1500X competes well at its price point with other mid-range offerings, but the Ryzen 7 chips were attractive because of their incredible core count – and the 1500X lacks that.
Computing Reviews
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Asus Strix Radeon RX 570 OC 4GB Review

AMD’s Radeon RX 500 series cards might not be the most exciting ever, but the RX 570 packs a level of gaming performance that budget-conscious gamers can’t afford to ignore.
Computing Reviews
MSI Trident 9S6-B90611-02S review

MSI Trident 3 review

With fast components and compact design, the Trident 3 has a lot to offer, but it’s MSI’s system to screw up. Can the popular system builder avoid its previous pitfalls?
Gaming Computing
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MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X+ 8G review

With AMD’s RX 570 stealing the mid-range show, the RX 580 must justify a lofty price bump, and higher power draw, while still fitting within a specific budget. That’s not an easy task.
Computing Reviews
Zotac GeForce GTX 1080Ti AMP

Zotac GeForce GTX 1080Ti AMP! review

Zotac’s AMP! line of GPUs has always paired up premium features with a solid price point, and the AMP! edition of the green team’s most powerful GPU strikes the same power chord.
Computing Reviews
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Samsung Galaxy Book 12 review

Inspired by its popular smartphone line, Samsung’s new Galaxy Book packs a beautiful Super AMOLED display into an ambitious mid-tier system -- but can it overcome some tough competition?
Computing Reviews
AMD Radeon RX 550

MSI Radeon RX 550 Aero ITX review

While the idea of a sub-$100 GPU is certainly an appealing proposition, both the Radeon RX 550 teaches PC gamers an important lesson about managing expectations.
Computing Reviews
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Razer Blade Stealth 2017: Our first take

Users who liked Razer's Blade Stealth will be excited to learn that the gunmetal variation is very attractive, but there's more to a laptop than its body.
Computing Reviews
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Origin Neuron review

As our Origin Neuron review shows, the right builder and the right case can elevate off-the-shelf parts into an amazing gaming desktop.
Computing Reviews
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Asus ROG Strix GD30CI gaming desktop review

Our Asus ROG Strix GD30CI review reveals a PC with plenty of performance, but there’s more to it than the right GPU. The Asus GD30CI falls behind on details
Computing Reviews
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Origin EON15-S gaming laptop review

Budget-friendly gaming laptops have come a long way, but as our Origin EON15-S review demonstrates, they still have a long way to go.
Computing Reviews
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 1950X Review

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and 1950X Review

Our AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and 1950X review goes deep on the company’s duo of flagship processors. Do they cement the company’s comeback?
Computing Reviews
AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 and 64 review

AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 and 64 review

AMD’s march back into relevance continues with the long-awaited Vega-powered gaming GPUs, but as our AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 and RX Vega 64 review shows, it’s a battle.
Computing Reviews
AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 and 64 review

AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 and 64 review

AMD’s march back into relevance continues with the long-awaited Vega-powered gaming GPUs, but as our AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 and RX Vega 64 review shows, it’s a battle.
Computing Reviews
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LG 34UC89G review

Our LG 34UC89G review shows just how hard it is to balance features in a gaming monitor, as LG falls prey to a common trap.
Computing Reviews
Dell S2716DG

Dell S2716DG review

Dell’s 1440p gaming display falls into an awkward space between penny pinching gamers, and the luxurious lifestyle, but whether the S2716DG can carve out a middle class spot in the market remains to be seen.
Computing Reviews
LG 38UC99

LG 38UC99 38-inch ultrawide monitor review

LG's 38-inch ultrawide was the first monitor of this size to hit the market. But now that competitors have caught up, does it still hold up? We weigh up its size, connectivity options, and energy efficiency, to see how it stands up to the competition in the increasingly dense ultrawide monitor market.
Computing Reviews
Best Tinder alternatives

I tried out these 8 Tinder alternatives, and didn’t get a single message

Tired of swiping? Try out these great "dating" apps that put a new spin on the time-honored practice of the one night stand.
Mobile Best-ofs
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Virtual reality for the masses: Samsung and Oculus’ Gear VR hits the market

If you've got a Samsung and a need for some great VR content, the Gear VR consumer edition is now officially available for purchase for just $99.
Mobile News
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Bring home a frosty Winter White AMD R9 Nano for the holidays

Need something special to put under the tree this holiday season? AMD has an all-white R9 Nano for the system builder in your household.
Computing News
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HP takes Star Wars branding to the Dark Side with this Empire-themed notebook

If you just can't get enough Star Wars stuff, HP has a special edition laptop that will have you feeling the force again in no time.
Computing News
Microsoft Surface Book

With real Windows 10 under the hood, Microsoft hardware is finally ready to roar

Microsoft has struggled to re-invent itself for over a decade. Most of its attempts have fallen flat, but its new hardware may be the exception. Is this the year Redmond stops playing catch-up, and starts to lead?
Computing News
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Microsoft Surface Book vs. MacBook Pro 13: Spec Showdown

The MacBook Pro 13 has long been the gold standard for laptops, but Microsoft's new, more versatile Surface Book offers an alternative.
Computing Best Ofs
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Razer celebrates in Berlin by bringing back an old favorite

After eight years on ice, Razer has brought the Diamondback out of retirement. Plus, the Kraken goes mobile and the mobile Orochi mouse goes Chroma.
Gaming News
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Google’s OnHub is a smarter, faster router you won’t want to hide in a corner

Wi-Fi problems are the worst. That’s why Google teamed up with TP-Link for the OnHub, a wireless router with modern sensibilities and features.
Computing News
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Join us as we struggle to stay alive in Epic Games’ Fortnite on Facebook Live

Epic Games' Fortnite is finally here, and we're going to struggle through our first few rounds live on the Digital Trends Facebook page.
Gaming
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Microsoft is backtracking on its Play Anywhere promise, starting with Dead Rising 4

At E3 Micrsofot promised to bring future Xbox titles to PC via Play Anywhere, but you know what they say about things that sound too good to be true.
Gaming News
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Close to the Metal Ep. 50: How well does your system run ‘Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds’?

Playerunknown's Battlegrounds may have sold a ton of copies, but it still has a ways to go toward smooth frame rates and optimization.
Gaming Features
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