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Framework is making the world’s most exciting laptops right now — here’s why

By Alex Wawro published 24 March 23

Framework's more powerful, more modular Framework Laptop 16 is the most exciting laptop I've seen all year, and I review them for a living.

The Framework Laptop 16 is the modular gaming laptop we’ve been waiting for

By Tony Polanco published 23 March 23

The Framework Laptop 16 could be the ultimate modular notebook for gamers — here's everything we know.

Alienware Aurora R15 review unit on a desk

Alienware Aurora R15 review: Cool under pressure

By Alex Wawro published 14 March 23

Editor's Choice

Alienware's Aurora R15 delivers customizable gaming goodness in a whisper-quiet case that looks good on a desk.

AMD Ryzen 7000 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor bundle deal

Get a free copy of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor when you snag a Ryzen 7000 CPU

By Malcolm McMillan published 25 January 23

Right now, purchases of select AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs are eligible to receive a free copy of EA's upcoming game Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.

5 gaming laptops I can’t wait to test in 2023

By Tony Polanco published 10 January 23

Many promising laptops were revealed at CES 2023 — these are the ones I'm most excited to try out.

The best laptops of CES 2023 (so far)

By Alex Wawro, Tony Polanco last updated 5 January 23

CES 2023 is a smorgasbord of new and refreshed laptops from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Samsung and more. Here are the most exciting laptops we've seen from our time at the show.

New Asus Xbox PC controller packs an OLED screen and killer connectivity

By Andy Sansom published 5 January 23

Asus has revealed a new Xbox PC controller with an OLED screen built in, but that's not all it's capable of.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti partner cards

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti drops at CES 2023 for a cool $799

By Alex Wawro published 3 January 23

Nvidia's rebranded 4080 12GB is now $100 cheaper

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX on a pastel background

Radeon RX 7900 XTX reviews are in — and it sounds like bad news for Nvidia

By Alex Wawro published 12 December 22

The Radeon RX 7900 XT and XTX are out, and early reviews suggest you're getting great performance from graphics cards that cost less than what Nvidia charges for its GeForce RTX 4080.

Nvidia's cruising for a bruising in 2023: Here's why

By Alex Wawro published 11 December 22

The GPU market is in a good place now that the supply shortage has eased. But as GPU prices get back to normal, will Nvidia's ultra-expensive 40-series cards lose their luster in 2023?

This HP gaming PC for $389 is the perfect Black Friday deal for gamers on a budget

By Peter Wolinski published 25 November 22

This HP Pavillion pre-built gaming PC isn't perfect, but is still great deal for 1080p gaming on a budget.

Acer Predator Orion 7000 review

By Alex Wawro published 17 November 22

Acer's beefy gaming PC offers top-tier performance for a price

Should you wait for Black Friday to buy a graphics card?

By Alex Wawro published 13 November 22

Graphics card prices are lower than they have been in ages. Here's what you need to know about finding the best deal on one between now and Black Friday.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070: Rumored specs, price and more

By Alex Wawro last updated 3 January 23

Here's everything you need to know about Nvidia's hotly-anticipated GeForce RTX 4070, from what it might cost to what it can do for your gaming experience.

Where to buy Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090

By Rory Mellon published 13 October 22

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 is a powerful PC component — here's all the information you need to beat the scalpers.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 price, specs, release date and more

By Alex Wawro published 13 October 22

Here's everything you need to know about Nvidia's new GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card, from price and release date to how it supports Nvidia's new DLSS 3 upscaling tech.

I’m skipping the Nvidia GeForce RTX 40-series — here’s why

By Tony Polanco published 27 September 22

Unless you have an aging GPU in your gaming rig, you may want to skip buying the new Nvidia GeForce RTX 40-series GPUs.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 on a green and black background

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 specs, price, release date and more

By Alex Wawro published 23 September 22

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 has been announced, and there are two different versions. Here's everything you need to know about how much they cost, how they differ and when you can buy one.

Where to buy Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 — retailers with stock

By Rory Mellon last updated 17 November 22

Here's all the where to buy information you need to get the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 this holiday season. We'll help you beat the scalpers.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 — should you upgrade?

By Roland Moore-Colyer last updated 26 September 22

From the specs and claimed performance so far, we chew over if you should get ready to upgrade to the new GeForce RTX 40-series from the RTX 30-series.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, 4090 unveiled — here's what they'll cost

By Alex Wawro last updated 22 September 22

Nvidia's top-of-the-line 40-series graphics cards have been unveiled, and they're going on sale later this year. Here's when, and what you can expect to pay.

How to download Steam and install it on Windows

By Dale Fox last updated 25 September 22

Fancy playing some games on your PC? Find out how to download Steam on Windows with this simple guide.

an image of an MSI Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090

Powerful Nvidia RTX 30-series graphics cards crash in price — get upgrading now

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 5 September 22

High-end Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics cards crash in price — now is the time to upgrade.

Intel's first desktop GPU lands in the US – but don't get too excited

By Tony Polanco published 16 August 22

Intel's first desktop GPU, the Intel Arc A380, finally arrives in the United States. However, it would be wise to temper one's expectations.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 floating on a blue background

Five essential tips for buying a new graphics card

By Alex Wawro published 30 July 22

Follow these simple tips to get the graphics card you want at a fair price, while avoiding the pitfalls of the white-hot GPU market.

Alienware just debuted first-ever gaming laptops with 480Hz displays

By Alex Wawro published 20 July 22

480Hz gaming laptops have arrived, thanks to Alienware. But does anyone really need framerates of up to 480 fps?

The top GPUs just fell below MSRP — should you buy now?

By Malcolm McMillan last updated 5 September 22

AMD and Nvidia GPUs are dropping in price to the point where consumers should consider buying one now.

iBuyPower Y60 review

By Alex Wawro published 17 June 22

The iBuyPower Y60 is an eye-catching gaming PC that plays games well while showcasing what's inside to full effect.

iBuyPower Revolt 3 hooked up to TV playing Cyberpunk 2077

iBuypower Revolt 3 review

By Alex Wawro published 14 June 22

iBuypower's Revolt 3 gaming PC is a great choice if you need a powerful, portable gaming rig — it even has a built-in handle.

Alienware Aurora R13 review: New look, classic muscle

By Alex Wawro published 17 May 22