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Let's benchmark the RTX 5090, 5080, 5070, and 5070 Ti in Fortnite
Will Smith is an avid Fortnite player. He's also got access to a test bench and all the new Nvidia cards. You know what comes next.
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AMD RX 9070 requires UEFI — bad news for Windows 10 die-hards
AMD's newest GPUs will need a UEFI motherboard to work properly. This could cause some headaches if you're on an older system.
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MSI bumps prices for RTX 50-series cards — goodbye, MSRP
MSI's cheapest RTX 5070 Ti is now $820, which is $70 more expensive than at launch. It's the latest in an annoying trend of ballooning prices.
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CPU-Z now alerts you about missing ROPs in RTX 50-series cards
The latest version of the popular tool can warn you if you aren't getting what you paid for, via its web-based validation process.
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What happened to DirectStorage? Why don't more PC games use it?
DirectStorage was released for PC in 2022 but it hasn't really taken off since then. What's going on? Is it dead in the water? Or is there still hope for it going forward?
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The gaming laptop I'm drooling for has no GPU (and it's not a laptop)
The 2025 Asus ROG Flow Z13 has no dedicated GPU but it can outperform most laptops that do.
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Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti vs. GTX 1080 Ti: Return of the GOAT GPU
The Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti is pretty darn good. But how does it compare to the eight-year-old GTX 1080 Ti, which many think is the greatest graphics card of all time?
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Snag this beloved RTX 4060 gaming laptop for just $625 while you can
The Acer Nitro V is already one of the most popular gaming laptops. This refurbished deal takes an additional 33% off.
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OpenAI is still gobbling up GPUs by the thousands for ChatGPT
The newest statements from OpenAI's CEO indicates that AI is still hogging production capacity for new graphics cards.
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AMD's Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT target '4K gaming at a 1440p price'
Watch out, Nvidia? AMD reveals its Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT graphics cards, and a new FSR 4 feature built to rival DLSS.
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If your mouse wheel only scrolls in two directions, you're missing out
Ever wondered what advantages a mouse with a four-directionals scroll wheel has? Find out here…
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Save $300 on this RTX-powered Asus gaming laptop right now
The Asus ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop is on sale for $1,100 on Amazon.
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New AMD CPUs and GPUs come with free Monster Hunter Wilds
Get your fill of monster-killin' with a Ryzen or Radeon purchase! Just be aware that some of the most popular gaming CPUs aren't on the list.
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Steam Deck and other handheld PC sales estimated at 6 million
According to new research and Valve's statements, the Steam Deck is vastly outselling its competition, but it's still a fraction of the gaming market.
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Smash hit Balatro lands on Xbox Game Pass with new update
The poker roguelike that took the world by storm last year is now free if you subscribe to Game Pass, or just $12 to try out if you don't.
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This Asus RTX 4070 gaming laptop for $1,100 is an absolute steal
An Asus TUF laptop with RTX 4070 for just $1,100? Grab one now at Best Buy while you can!
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Asus' newest mouse smells weird (because it's full of scented oil)
You can fill the Fragrance Mouse with fragrance. I dunno what else you want me to tell you.
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Some RTX 50-series GPUs are missing ROP hardware, Nvidia confirms
Some users have spotted missing hardware on their RTX 5090 and 5070 Ti cards. It appears to be a manufacturing defect. Fortunately, it's covered under warranty.
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This Ryzen 9 gaming laptop with RTX 4050 is $400 off right now
The Asus ROG Strix G17's price-performance is superb for $1,000 at Staples.
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GTA V for PC will get ray tracing and more with big visual update in March
Grand Theft Auto V players on PC will get some of the visual splendor that their PlayStation and Xbox counterparts have been enjoying for a while now.
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Your gaming monitor specs could be deceiving you
Here's why your gaming monitor has kick-ass specs but still performs poorly.
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The truth about PC gaming on SSDs vs. HDDs, tested with real data
If you're still gaming on an HDD in 2025, it's time to level up to an SSD. I did some testing with modern games to show how much faster it can actually be for you.
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Nvidia, Newegg try to keep RTX 50-series cards away from scalpers
New reservation programs are offering to let real (or at least verified) buyers get access to new GPUs. But how many cards are actually reserved?
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Wow! This Core Ultra 9 laptop with RTX 4070 is $600 off right now
This powerful Acer gaming laptop configuration is down to $1,250 at B&H.
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Nvidia's RTX 5070 Ti sells out instantly, surprising no one
Less than an hour after the new Nvidia card's launch, all US online retailers are completely out of stock.
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Get an ROG Ally Z1 Extreme handheld for $450
This Windows-powered handheld isn't for everyone, but it's a fantastic deal, even compared to the newest designs.
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Nvidia's new RTX 50-series cards have issues playing older PhysX games
Some graphically intense PC games from 2005 to 2013 have issues showing off their prowess on cards like the RTX 5090.
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Microsoft is replacing human gamers (and even games) with AI
Microsoft has developed an AI model called the World and Human Action Model (WHAM), aka Muse, which it's using to replace human gamers in video-game development. But is the future of gaming pure AI?
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Asus' new eGPU, with up to RTX 5090, goes on sale next week
The new Asus ROG XG Mobile eGPU, packed with Thunderbolt 5 capabilities, is almost here. Get ready to juice up your laptop's performance.
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RTX 5050, 5060, 5060 Ti spotted in regulator records
Newer, and hopefully cheaper, Nvidia graphics cards might be just around the corner.
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Nearly 45% of Steam users still on Windows 10 despite looming deadline
Microsoft plans to end support for Windows 10 in October, which is right around the corner.
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This Asus gaming laptop with RTX 4070 is a crazy $520 off right now
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop is on sale for an outstanding $1,080 at Best Buy.
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Early Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti listings stoke sticker shock, but don't panic yet
Unsurprisingly, early retail listings for the new Nvidia card are causing spit-takes over high prices. That said, comparing EU to US prices probably isn't fair.
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I want a bendable gaming monitor for 5 specific reasons
There are several compelling reasons why you should buy a bendable gaming monitor in 2025.
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AMD's next-gen Radeon RX 9070 XT will be revealed February 28
Get ready to meet the Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card — as well as RDNA 4 and FSR 4 — at the end of February.
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Hands-on with Asus Q-Release Slim PCIe slots: Just yank it
Asus made a fancy system to make it easier to install and remove graphics cards, but it's causing some concerns. Adam and Will are in the lab to give it a try.
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Waiting for AMD? Radeon RX 9070 XT specs just leaked
AMD has been pretty coy with specs for its new high-end GPUs. Thank goodness for leaks.
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Nvidia confirms RTX 5070 Ti launch for February 20th
You've got a week to get ready for the newest Nvidia graphics card. Maybe buy a tent first.
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Steam just killed a game that was installing Windows malware
One game managed to spread nasty malware to a few hundred users before Valve tracked it down and quashed it.
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Get Acer's RTX 4060-loaded gaming laptop for $640
This refurbished Acer laptop is over one third off the retail price, with plenty of high-powered parts and upgrade options.
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Pre-orders for RTX 5070 gaming laptops start February 25th
With a full release apparently still on for March, you'll soon be able to put down (a lot of) money on an upcoming RTX 5070 laptop.
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Marvel Rivals has a chance to soar where Overwatch flopped
Blizzard pulled a blatant bait-and-switch by abandoning PvE in Overwatch 2. Marvel Rivals might deliver on that broken promise.
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The winner of Newegg's PC building race finished in under 5 minutes
At MegaCon in Orlando, Intel and Newegg invited attendees to build a desktop PC as fast as they could. Spoiler: They were very fast.
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Despite assurances, Nvidia's RTX 5090 is melting power plugs after all
One Reddit user's RTX 5090 graphics card generated excessive heat and melted his power cable on both ends.
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One retailer hints that RTX 5070 Ti cards are coming next week
A French electronics store pins the launch of the third 50-series card on February 20th.
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Zotac fights GPU scalpers by selling RTX 50-series cards on Discord
To circumvent scalper tactics, Zotac is offering a few RTX 5080 cards to its most loyal Discord server members.
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Liquid cool your PC with a home air conditioner
One video producer in China decided to combine PC hardware and hardware store, with some predictably inadvisable results.
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This cozy $4 game is helping me move through grief
Ropuka's Idle Island oozes with charm and positivity, which is exactly what I need right now.
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What happens if you plug a handheld PC into an RTX 5090? We found out
Using a $2,500 GPU with a handheld gaming PC is… a really bad idea. But Adam and Will did it anyway. For you.
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