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Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card is shown flying over green perspective lines.

The canceled Nvidia RTX 4080 12GB takes a beating in benchmarks

Nvidia's 'unlaunched' RTX 4080 12GB was not meant to be, but it was still made, and we now know how it performs in benchmarks.
The RTX 4090 graphics card on a table alongside a set of cables held in hand.

Why Nvidia RTX 4090 GPUs are melting right in people’s PCs

Reports of Nvidia's RTX 4090 graphics card burning up have started to emerge. Here's what's really happening.
A melted power connector on the Nvidia RTX 4090.

Nvidia is taking unprecedented steps to fix the RTX 4090 melting problem

Nvidia seems to be ready to take some serious steps in order to fix the RTX 4090 melting problem. Here's what we know.
A Bitcoin over a digital background.

Crypto is crashing, and that may make GPUs more affordable

It's been a tough week on the cryptocurrency market, filled with many heavy losses. As mining crypto becomes less profitable, will GPU prices plummet, too?
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

This RTX 4090 GPU has a huge problem. It caught fire

There might be a problem with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090, and it's bad enough that the power connector actually burned up.
A gamer sits in front of the Evnia Philips gaming monitor.

This new Philips monitor is an ultra-bright mini-LED gaming beast

Philips has just announced the arrival of its new Evnia gaming brand, starting with an impressive mini-LED monitor.
Nvidia's Ada Lovelace GPU.

Nvidia may already be moving on from the RTX 4090, and that’s bad news for gamers

Nvidia may be changing lanes and switching its focus away from the RTX 4090 and onto a different kind of graphics solution.
The CLX and Intel proof-of-concept PC.

Intel and CLX somehow stuffed two PCs inside a single case

Intel just teamed up with CLX in order to create a proof-of-concept gaming PC that bundles two desktops into one.
An Intel Alder Lake Core i5-12600K CPU and its packaging.

Intel Alder Lake BIOS source code was leaked — should you be worried?

Intel has confirmed that the source code for the Alder Lake BIOS was leaked. What will the consequences be?
Nvidia logo.

Nvidia expands DLSS 2 support, but DLSS 3 remains elusive

New games are adding support for Nvidia's DLSS technology, but there are still few titles that will support DLSS 3.
AMD Radeon RX 6900 graphics card hovers over an AMD red and black background.

This new leak spells bad news for AMD Radeon RX 7000

A new leak suggests that AMD's upcoming RDNA 3 graphics cards lineup may not be as competitive as many have hoped.
Person using a gaming monitor.

Microsoft’s DirectStorage may improve loading times by 200%, but don’t get too excited

Microsoft has introduced GPU decompression to DirectStorage 1.1, resulting in up to three times faster loading in games. There's a catch, though.
Promotional photo of an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 graphics card.

Nvidia just changed its mind on a controversial cryptomining feature

It seems that Nvidia may have changed its mind about allowing cryptomining on RTX 30-series graphics cards.
Intel Core i9-12900K in a motherboard.

Intel Core i9-13900K vs. Core i9-12900K: Is it worth the upgrade?

Intel's latest flagship, the Core i9-13900K, brings up the core count and offers various upgrades. How does it compare to the Core i9-12900K?
The BenQ Mobiuz EX3410R monitor.

The best gaming monitors under $1,000: curved, ultrawide, 4K, and more

If you're in the market for a new gaming monitor, you should make sure not to miss these fantastic models priced under $1,000.
Intel Arc A770 GPU installed in a test bench.

How much does Intel Arc cost? Arc Alchemist buying guide

Intel Arc Alchemist graphics cards are out now, at least the A770, A750, and A380. Here's where to shop if you want to buy an Intel Arc GPU.
A Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti sits on a silver table.

Nvidia serves up a free 24% boost in gaming performance

Nvidia's latest driver update adds support for the RTX 4090, but it does more than that -- it boosts gaming performance across the board.
Using a Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 sitting on a couch with a dog.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 vs. Surface Laptop 4: Is the upgrade worth it?

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 has finally been unveiled, but is it a good upgrade from the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4?
An Alienware + Windows 11 PC gaming setup.

Microsoft says disabling these two Windows 11 features will boost gaming performance

Microsoft has just announced that some of the settings in Windows 11 can slow down gaming performance. Here's how to disable them.
The backs of the Arc A770 and Arc A750 graphics cards.

Intel Arc A770 16GB vs. A770 8GB vs. Nvidia RTX 3060

Intel Arc A770 has often been compared to Nvidia's RTX 3060. Here's how these midrange GPUs really match up against each other.
A MacBook with Google Chrome loaded.

New phishing method looks just like the real thing, but it steals your passwords

This new phishing method could make it possible for hackers to steal important data by cloning a trustworthy website or app in Application Mode.
MSI B650 motherboards.

New Ryzen 7000 motherboards are actually affordable, starting at $125

More budget-friendly motherboards for the AMD Ryzen 7000 motherboards are almost here, following announcements from several manufacturers.
AMD Radeon RX 6900 graphics card hovers over an AMD red and black background.

AMD’s GPU prices are dropping even below list

AMD is going to lower the list price of its Radeon RX 6000-Series GPUs, and the announcement couldn't have come at a better time.
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This new PC case might be the weirdest one I’ve ever seen

This new PC case looks so weird that it will challenge your sense of aesthetic. Do you love it or do you hate it? Is there an in-between?
A Ryzen 5000 chip on the left and a Ryzen 7000 chip on the right against a blue background

There’s a problem with those amazing Ryzen 7000 benchmarks

New benchmarks of the upcoming AMD Ryzen 9 7950X just emerged. The CPU absolutely destroyed its predecessor. But can you trust these results?
The Ryzen 9 7900X sitting against a box.

You probably can’t hit max clock speeds on AMD’s Ryzen 9 7950X

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is going to have a high maximum clock speed, but most of us won't be able to achieve it -- here's why.
An AMD Ryzen 7000 processor slotted into a motherboard.

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs. Ryzen 9 7900X

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 9 7900X are the two flagships of the Zen 4 lineup. Here's how they compare and which one is best to get.
The Ryzen 9 7900X sitting against a box.

The best motherboards for Ryzen 7000 available right now

If you want to use an AMD Ryzen 7000 processor, you will need a matching AM5 motherboard. Here are the best motherboards for Zen 4.
A depiction of a hacker breaking into a system via the use of code.

North Korean hackers create fake job offers to steal important data

Microsoft has found that North Korea-based hackers have been using various software and creating fake jobs to carry out malicious cyberattacks.
AMD Radeon RX 6900 graphics card hovers over an AMD red and black background.

Want a 72% GPU boost for free? AMD just delivered one — here’s how to get it

AMD has just made a change to its drivers that resulted in a massive performance boost, and you can benefit from it, too.
Intel Arc Alchemist reference design render.

Intel reveals full Arc Alchemist pricing, and it’s definitely competitive

Intel has unveiled the official pricing and specs for the two top Arc Alchemist GPUs, the Arc A770 and the Arc A750.
Close-up of hands on a laptop keyboard in a dark room.

This dangerous hacking tool is now on the loose, and the consequences could be huge

A dangerous hacking tool has just been cracked and is now spreading quickly, potentially putting countless people at risk.
The RTX 4090 among green stripes.

DLSS 3 could boost your gaming performance by up to 5x

Nvidia's DLSS 3 was just tested in three different games, and the results are impressive -- the technology massively boosts gaming performance.
A Google presenter announcing alerts for personal info.

Google’s new privacy tool lets you know if your personal info was leaked

Google has just announced the rollout of a new privacy tool. You'll be able to set up alerts that help you protect your personal information.