<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide AU in Pc-gaming ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/au/gaming/pc-gaming Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I spent two weeks with the Razer Blade 16 (2026) — and it’s a serious gaming laptop powerhouse ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16-2026-review ywjGXX4Ebp2zZSdEVjJjiZ Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2026 08:33:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve is opening a Steam Controller reservation queue to combat resellers starting this weekend ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/valve-is-opening-a-steam-controller-reservation-queue-to-combat-resellers-starting-this-weekend CDuXCumwxCaaW4p5so7Pkc Thu, 07 May 2026 20:02:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Steam Controller is officially out of stock, but Valve promises a restock is on the way ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/pc-gaming/the-steam-controller-is-officially-out-of-stock-but-valve-promises-a-restock-is-on-the-way hqHDkdftmDk4o2XQVRrhKJ Wed, 06 May 2026 12:09:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the new Steam Controller — and it's the only PC gamepad I'll ever need ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-review pgfzGnjfhNHUY7BznZ49L6 Mon, 04 May 2026 18:04:28 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 05:29:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Controller launch live — hands-on report, and latest stock updates from Valve ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/valve-stream-controller-launch-live fBCopZfBBhS4NYGgnqp2A Mon, 04 May 2026 12:34:00 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 19:47:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ditched my dual-monitor setup for a single 40-inch ultrawide — and two screens aren’t better than one ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/i-ditched-my-dual-monitor-setup-for-a-single-40-inch-ultrawide-and-two-screens-arent-better-than-one cwd92T58zgZuWivmcyJPbG Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just spent 48 hours with the Steam Controller — here's my honest verdict ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/i-just-spent-48-hours-with-the-steam-controller-heres-my-honest-verdict aQ5o8nDeK6y2tuGQHDNu3G Sat, 02 May 2026 07:19:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the world’s fastest OLED gaming monitor — and its refresh rates are insane ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/lg-ultragear-27gx790b-b-review jhgpPrv9rBZzFf4ZVurH94 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve is 'hard at work' on Steam Deck 2, but Steam Machine and Steam Frame are held hostage by AI gold rush ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/valve-is-hard-at-work-on-steam-deck-2-but-steam-machine-and-steam-frame-are-held-hostage-by-ai-gold-rush 2xyTpn9e7hfsDp6z3WgknR Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:11:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a lifelong gamer, and I can't wait to try the Steam Controller — 3 reasons why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/im-a-lifelong-gamer-and-i-cant-wait-to-try-the-steam-controller-3-reasons-why pbL7GG7gvAyLNzPWKPcT2B Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Controller reviews are in: 'I can’t imagine playing my PC games with anything else' ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-review-roundup cWsu7h8zSyN6YEcgvAZodT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:47:40 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:09:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'At this level, those numbers aren’t for us gamers': Why 720Hz gaming monitors might be overkill ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/at-this-level-those-numbers-arent-for-us-gamers-why-720hz-gaming-monitors-might-be-overkill MJaSMUHjNqTRjVQZB4dj9W Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Panther Lake handhelds could put AMD on notice, but there’s a big hurdle to overcome ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/panther-lake-handhelds-could-put-amd-on-notice-but-theres-a-big-hurdle-to-overcome EWdyJ5i8UTUKWnccq4TFmZ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Watch out, AMD — Intel’s Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme handheld chips expected for Computex reveal ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/watch-out-amd-intels-arc-g3-and-arc-g3-extreme-handheld-chips-expected-for-computex-reveal zYY6Jr37iARBEd6kNn96Mc Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:21:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the Minisforum G1 Pro and this console-sized mini PC works just as well in the living room as it does at your desk ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/minisforum-g1-pro-review WqRq4TYQjKFZ5dcgZ7cBuP Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested this $349 Alienware gaming monitor — and it's so good that I'm buying 2 for myself ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/alienware-aw2726dm-review kyEZ3VUpzS6ewVghNYKaSk Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I stress-tested Pragmata’s path tracing — it looks like a dream and Nvidia’s DLSS 4 makes it play like one (provided you use it right) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/i-stress-tested-pragmatas-path-tracing-it-looks-like-a-dream-and-nvidias-dlss-4-makes-it-play-like-one-provided-you-use-it-right qJrXFqfEsTfDMcJSGjTYAZ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:05:43 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:08:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested Alienware’s new $349 gaming monitor — and it’s too good to be true ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/i-just-tested-alienwares-new-usd349-gaming-monitor-and-its-too-good-to-be-true kCgawZdzbF8mUFZxBeJwFA Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Handheld gaming prices are out of control — 3 models for 2026 I recommend under $700 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/handheld-gaming-prices-are-out-of-control-heres-how-to-find-an-affordable-model-in-2026 K49QRdZrGQCdr3gsX384mS Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pragmata is my favorite surprise game of 2026 — and another GOTY contender from Capcom ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/pragmata-review p33YgWeC5tH8VWU4gacwnR Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:23:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve used a MacBook as my primary computer for two weeks — and I’m not going back to Windows ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/ive-used-a-macbook-as-my-primary-computer-for-two-weeks-and-im-not-going-back-to-windows 5fztktH26W9QRJ7Chpv4ph Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation: It’s not just AI trickery, it’s Nvidia’s cheat code for 4K 240Hz and a true console killer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/i-tested-dlss-4-5-dynamic-multi-frame-generation-its-not-just-ai-trickery-its-nvidias-cheat-code-for-4k-240hz-and-a-true-console-killer 2uCCs58wXozMrjsEGccDym Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I gave my favorite pocketable mini PC an instant upgrade with this docking station — and now it’s a full-fledged gaming rig ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/i-gave-my-favorite-pocketable-mini-pc-an-instant-upgrade-with-this-docking-station-and-now-its-a-full-fledged-gaming-rig D8QwWurZg5HGEEboJBcSNk Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is Nvidia DLSS? Explaining the AI tech transforming PC gaming — and why it’s getting controversial ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/what-is-nvidia-dlss-explaining-the-ai-tech-transforming-pc-gaming-and-why-its-getting-controversial Kw4yuK4Xmm6Jb9VSDDnEsF Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:47:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Whoa! This RTX 5070 gaming laptop with 32GB of RAM is $450 off right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-laptops/whoa-this-rtx-5070-gaming-laptop-with-32gb-of-ram-is-usd450-off-right-now Ritno7XzKxPrUXTGCpkRnN Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:47:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Acer Nitro V 16 AI review: A ‘good enough’ budget gaming laptop ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-laptops/acer-nitro-16-ai-review 86sF8XXbevLTQACuC3QbC4 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ I pixel-peeped DLSS 5 — and now I can’t tell if Nvidia just changed gaming or broke it with AI ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/deciphering-dlss-5-pc-gaming-breakthrough-or-nvidias-ai-slop-era RgjAbXXnp8qvR3FoBmxQYQ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:12:03 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:33:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nvidia says DLSS 5 is the 'GPT moment for graphics' — here's why it could change everything ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/hardware/nvidia-just-announced-dlss-5-and-its-reinventing-computer-graphics-once-again PhAHjhucS6cJ4JU9ACwkWM Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:16:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:10:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nvidia says PC gaming will ‘look like a film’ — GTC 2026 could herald 1 million times better path tracing for GPUs ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/nvidia-says-pc-gaming-will-look-like-a-film-how-gpus-will-get-to-1-million-times-better-path-tracing-and-why-its-closer-than-you-think ZDLfQQsgCRAZyVNyYcoW9J Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:52:58 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:27:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nvidia is bringing a killer app to the Apple Vision Pro — and it's good news for sim racers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/virtual-reality/nvidia-is-bringing-a-killer-app-to-the-apple-vision-pro-and-its-good-news-for-sim-racers RSpyY9tuNkMgt98LD3g2V5 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:43:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nvidia just revealed 3 big upgrades to its GeForce Now cloud gaming service — here's what's new ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/pc-gaming/nvidia-just-revealed-3-big-upgrades-to-its-geforce-now-cloud-gaming-service-heres-whats-new mytP9pKXreDGLSd5C2Y3ug Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I went eyes-on with Nvidia’s DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi-Frame Generation launching March 31 — and it’s a game-changer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/i-went-eyes-on-with-nvidias-dlss-4-5-dynamic-multi-frame-generation-launching-march-31-and-its-a-game-changer ApBM7Mq9dXUPYQeFexLc7D Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gaming PCs could become unaffordable by 2028 — and Nvidia's 'fantastic' AI boom is pricing us out ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-pcs-could-become-unaffordable-by-2028-and-nvidias-fantastic-ai-boom-is-pricing-us-out twihH3vqscygG7NEjBLw9K Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:11:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ I went hands-on with Lenovo’s concept handheld — and it’s both awesome and weird ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/i-went-hands-on-with-lenovos-concept-handheld-and-its-both-awesome-and-weird N8awFuhkoRKyxsambfwcHK Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Resident Evil Requiem made me believe in path tracing — and I wish it hadn’t ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/pc-gaming/resident-evil-requiem-with-path-tracing-is-horrifying-and-i-mean-that-as-a-compliment-to-nvidia-and-dlss-4 pNDncD5hjkqimMWS3PMKPR Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:01:24 +0000 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:28:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can’t find a Steam Deck? Here are 3 handhelds you can buy right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/cant-find-a-steam-deck-here-are-3-handhelds-you-can-buy-right-now HPxv77sgsCNsU54dzNksBU Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ DLSS 4.5 wins big: 48% of gamers pick Nvidia over AMD FSR (and native) in blind gaming test ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/dlss-4-5-wins-big-48-percent-of-gamers-pick-nvidia-over-amd-fsr-and-native-in-blind-gaming-test Z9FKJFeTUK2NLi6mJ763m7 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:42:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel Core G3 ‘Panther Lake’ handheld chips reportedly delayed — here’s why that’s bad news for gamers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/intel-core-g3-panther-lake-handheld-chips-reportedly-delayed-heres-why-thats-bad-news-for-gamers EGRiNA33we4jY9c8wTKVoQ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:43:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Machine delayed, as Valve will ‘revisit’ the cost because of the RAM price crisis ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/pc-gaming/steam-machine-delayed-as-valve-will-revisit-the-cost-because-of-the-ram-price-crisis eGEjDiaYVxX5sWzhodPdqm Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:45:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget Nvidia: Integrated graphics could be the future for gaming laptops — here’s why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-laptops/forget-nvidia-integrated-graphics-could-be-the-future-for-gaming-laptops-heres-why kDVbJkUZYjpUMwkY89DD2H Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox gaming makes the jump to Windows on Arm, but can it stem the tide of gamers turning to Linux? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/pc-gaming/xbox-gaming-makes-the-jump-to-windows-on-arm-but-can-it-stem-the-tide-of-gamers-turning-to-linux XTPkYbbBGTBPNqDa3YhRpP Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘MSRP is a myth’? I disagree — here’s how to find a GPU and avoid the RAMageddon markup ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/msrp-is-a-myth-i-disagree-heres-how-to-find-a-gpu-and-avoid-the-ramageddon-markup j37bvqSjPxMhSgBiDuYFRT Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I don’t like it, but the RAM crisis might force gamers to play in the cloud ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/i-dont-like-it-but-the-ram-crisis-might-force-gamers-to-play-on-the-cloud 596riTxNXDP49E6pmgbuMo Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:15:00 +0000 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:07:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Things are looking pretty bleak across the graphics card market': Nvidia reportedly set to discontinue the RTX 5070 Ti GPU ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/ramageddon-strikes-again-nvidia-reportedly-set-to-discontinue-the-rtx-5070-ti-gpu WD86sVCAm5RZCJdupCVpST Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:17:44 +0000 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:35:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ DLSS 4.5 is now live — I tested Nvidia’s upscaler to see which model you should actually use ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/pc-gaming/deciphering-dlss-4-5-i-tested-nvidias-new-upscaler-and-figured-out-when-to-use-model-l-or-m fXkVcrudygQX55ghFrw7j5 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:07:53 +0000 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:30:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just saw the most extreme RTX 5090 GPU at CES — and it definitely won’t fit inside my PC ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/i-just-saw-the-most-extreme-rtx-5090-gpu-at-ces-and-it-definitely-wont-fit-inside-my-pc HfqzznPEqsM4qZjCmCjrR3 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:36:40 +0000 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:00:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried gaming on an Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chip — and it kicks off a new era of PC gaming ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/i-tried-gaming-on-an-intel-core-ultra-series-3-chip-and-it-kicks-off-a-new-era-of-pc-gaming ssHv73mu6wDKiQA6T3bhQP Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:30:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nvidia DLSS 4.5 brings another AI leap forward for PC gaming — 4K path traced gameplay at 240 FPS and everything else you need to know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/pc-gaming/nvidia-dlss-4-5-brings-another-ai-leap-forward-for-pc-gaming-4k-path-traced-gameplay-at-240-fps-and-everything-else-you-need-to-know RvzKE25bKeYa8dpQMSY9gU Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nvidia GeForce Now has the Steam Machine in its sights with native Linux support, expanded peripheral support and much more — here’s all you need to know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/pc-gaming/nvidia-geforce-now-has-the-steam-machine-in-its-sights-with-native-linux-support-expanded-peripheral-support-and-much-more-heres-all-you-need-to-know a54FSs6AmReFM3JhSnytCQ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I test gaming handhelds for a living — and this is what I expect in 2026 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/i-test-gaming-handhelds-for-a-living-and-this-is-what-i-expect-in-2026 NGc5YW4Mrs6Gi9y9UiJpfa Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:30:00 +0000