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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.

Alienware Aurora R13 on desk since its our pick for best gaming pc overall

The best gaming PCs in 2022

By Marshall Honorof, Alex Wawro published 9 August 22

The best gaming PCs for every budget are here, including console-sized PCs and high-end rigs that are VR ready.

Corsair One Pro a200 illuminated on desk

Corsair One Pro a200 review

By Nate Ralph published 4 August 22

If you’re not the type to tinker, the Corsair One Pro a200 offers power in a small package.

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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.

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Razer back to school sale takes 50% off gaming accessories

By Louis Ramirez published 29 July 22

Upgrade your gaming setup with this epic back to school sale happening now from Razer.

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?

Best PC gaming deals in July 2022

By Millie Davis-Williams published 6 July 22

Grab yourself a PC gaming bargain in these great deals.

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

By Malcolm McMillan published 22 June 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.

The best PC RPGs

By Marshall Honorof, Henry T. Casey, Matthew Murray published 27 May 22

The best PC RPGs aren't just a timesink. They're also an investment in a world that's totally different from our own.

Alienware Aurora R13 review: New look, classic muscle

By Alex Wawro published 17 May 22

Editor's Choice

Alienware's Aurora R13 sports a redesigned chassis that's easy to access and looks good on a desk. If you can afford a model with high-end components, it's an excellent gaming PC.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 40-series GPUs just tipped for Q3 launch — I'd skip RTX 3080

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 16 May 22

Nvidia GeForce RTX 40-series graphics cards could arrive early Q3 — I’m waiting to upgrade.

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This RTX 3060 Lenovo gaming laptop is $400 off at Best Buy

By Millie Davis-Williams published 10 May 22

One of Lenovo's best gaming laptops just got a big price cut. Even better, it packs a mighty RTX 3060 GPU.

You might want to wait before upgrading your graphics card — here’s why

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 3 May 22

You might want to hold fire on upgrading your graphics card, as Nvidia and AMD could be working on monster GPUs.

GPU prices are falling — it may finally be time to buy a new Nvidia or AMD graphics card

By Rory Mellon published 20 April 22

It may finally be time to upgrade your PC gaming setup, as Nivida and AMD graphics card prices are being slashed.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) review: A portable powerhouse

By Alex Wawro published 14 April 22

Editor's Choice

This 14-inch gaming laptop delivers a strong combination of performance, endurance and sheer eye candy

A photo of the Razer Raptor 27 gaming monitor set up on a desk with a keyboard and mouse.

The best gaming monitor just crashed to $619 on Amazon

By Millie Davis-Williams published 12 April 22

Want the best gaming monitor on the market? The Razer Raptor is 10% off right now

GPU prices crash — it may finally be time to buy a new Nvidia or AMD graphics card

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 29 March 22

Now is the time to seek out a new Nvidia GeForce RTX or AMD Radeon graphics card.

Save up to $500 off select gaming rigs in this killer Microsoft sale

By Millie Davis-Williams published 25 March 22

Want to upgrade your gaming setup? Microsoft's best gaming laptops and PCs are on sale right now.

You can now stream Xbox Game Pass games on Steam Deck — here's how

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 21 March 22

Valve’s Steam Deck just got access to Xbox game streaming — here’s how access it.

Origin PC Millennium (2022) with blue lights

Origin PC Millennium (2022) review

By Nate Ralph published 16 March 22

This mid-size tower crushes benchmarks, but be prepared to pay for that power.

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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 Ti leak tips March 29 launch

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 10 March 22

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 Ti leak tips a March 29 launch — get ready for a killer graphics card.

Elden Ring on PS5 vs Xbox Series X vs PC: Which is best?

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 3 March 22

What’s the best platform to play Elden Ring on? Turns out it's the PS5.

Origin PC Chronos review

By Nate Ralph published 22 February 22

This pint-sized gaming PC delivers great performance, but be ready to pay for the privilege.

Acer Predator Orion 3000 on a table, side on

Acer Predator Orion 3000 review

By Alex Wawro published 9 February 22

This stylish gaming PC is great for 1080p gaming

Nvidia RTX 3050 presale prices make me want to cry

By Tony Polanco published 27 January 22

Presale listings for the upcoming Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU have it marked up for over double its MSRP.

Crysis 4 is official — and you might want to upgrade your PC

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 26 January 22

Crysis 4 is officially happening, so maybe it's time to chase down an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080.

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Bad news, PC gamers: Graphics cards and processors could get even pricier

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 20 January 22

TSMC's rumored price hike could see AMD and Nvidia graphics cards and CPUs get more expensive.

The best laptops of CES 2022

By Alex Wawro, Tony Polanco published 14 January 22

Here's a roundup of the best laptops unveiled at CES 2022 so far, from Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo and more.

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