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Deal
Get Acer's 27-inch 1440p IPS monitor for just $110 while you can
This monitor with its color-accurate LCD panel and upgraded resolution is a fantastic deal at this price.
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Samsung's rugged T7 Shield portable SSD is over 40% off right now
You can save big on the Samsung T7 Shield portable SSD with this Amazon deal, in both 1TB and 2TB capacities.
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Don't miss this blowout sale on Samsung SSDs, laptops, and OLED monitors
Samsung's spring sale event is underway and will save you hundreds on smartphones, laptops, and monitors.
Opinion
Why supercomputers are the unsung heroes of PC gaming
Supercomputers are behind a lot of advancements in PC gaming. Yet how they're being used is largely unknown.
Reviews
Razer Freyja review: This haptic seat pad (literally) shakes up your gaming
The Razer Freyja cushion delivers intense haptic feedback, enhancing immersion for gamers, music lovers, and film fans with its customizable zones and impressive "audio-to-haptics" function. Although it's expensive, we feel it's a worthwhile investment for those looking for deeper immersion.
Feature
Boost AMD's Ryzen AI Max performance up to 60% with this memory trick
AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ means that integrated graphics performance matters. So you can steal a trick from handheld gaming to boost the chip's AI and gaming performance by a massive amount.
Feature
PC survival skills: 5 things every PC user should know how to do
Are you ready for a computer disaster? You will be with just a little preparation.
Feature
It doesn't matter which OLED monitor you buy, so stop worrying
Stressing over little details won't make a huge difference in the end, so get the cheapest OLED that fits your desired specs.
Deal
Hurry! This 1440p OLED gaming monitor is just $400 right now
Get this 27-inch QHD OLED monitor for the lowest price I've ever seen for a brand-new OLED!
Opinion
Graphics card pricing is a lie
Both Nvidia and AMD are announcing prices for new GPUs that customers have essentially zero chance of actually paying.
Reviews
Ugreen Max 313 Thunderbolt 4 dock review: Stable but slow
Ugreen's Max 313 Thunderbolt 4 docking station is a joy to use, and is one of my favorites. But I didn't pay for it, and I can't see you being as happy to shell out $399 for a dock that's slower than the rest.
Feature
5 ways to add laptop storage — without installing a new SSD
Ran out of space and tired of shuffling files around? Don't worry! Here are several ways to expand your laptop's storage space.
News
Alienware's next 1440p OLED gaming monitor will be its cheapest yet
Alienware's 27-inch OLED will debut at an amazingly low price. Meanwhile, Dell also has an affordable new OLED ultrawide and smaller 4K OLED on offer.
Deal
Grab this Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB RAM for $339 while you can
The Beelink SER5 Pro is a productivity powerhouse and it's currently discounted on Amazon!
Deal
Samsung's compact 256GB USB flash drive is only $23 right now
This speedy Samsung Fit Plus thumb drive is currently 34% off on Amazon!
News
Best Buy and Target warn of price jumps caused by Trump's tariffs
Trade wars with the United States' biggest trading partners will inevitably result in higher prices for consumers.
News
Nvidia's RTX 5070 cards sell out immediately, despite high prices
As with the 5070 Ti, 5080, and 5090 launches, a combination of high demand and low stock makes finding a 5070 almost impossible.
Reviews
AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT review: The new 1440p champions
AMD's Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT offer faster performance and more memory than Nvidia's lackluster RTX 5070. Hail to the new 1440p gaming champions.
Updated
Intel wants to make tracking business CPUs as easy as tracking packages
Intel is launching commercial versions of laptop processors that include several families within its "Lunar Lake" and "Arrow Lake" Core Ultra 200 chip architectures. A related Assured Supply Chain for Enterprises program will track the chips as they ship.
Deal
LG's 34-inch ultrawide OLED gaming monitor is $500 off right now
Get this gorgeous LG UltraGear OLED monitor with 240Hz of refresh for $797 at B&H!
News
Micro Center is finally returning to San Francisco. I’m so ready
My wallet is braced for impact this spring.
Deal
Samsung's speedy 2TB portable SSD is on sale for 52% off
With this big discount on Amazon, the Samsung T7 drops to the cheapest we've seen in over a year.
News
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.
News
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.
Reviews
Seagate Ultra Compact SSD review: Not your parents' flash drive
Seagate’s Ultra Compact SSD 10Gbps USB thumb drive delivers far better performance than generic 5Gbps or 400Mbps types.
Deal
This slim 20K power bank with 4 ports is a steal for just $45
Save big on the Baseus Blade power bank, which normally goes for $100 but is currently 54% off on Amazon!
News
Samsung unveils blistering 500Hz OLED screens for gaming monitors
Also showing off 240Hz OLED panels for laptops, Samsung clearly has PC gamers in its sights at Mobile World Congress 2025.
Reviews
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 review: A stagnant 'upgrade' but an okay GPU
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 is virtually identical to the RTX 4070 Super it replaces, but with a dash of DLSS 4's Multi-Frame Gen magic.
Feature
Why local SSDs and hard drives are still superior to the cloud
Don't put all your eggs in one basket. You'll regret it one day. There are downsides to keeping all your data ONLY in the cloud.
News
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.
News
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.
Feature
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?
Feature
If you don't use these PC security essentials, you're begging to be hacked
With the rise of AI-fueled attacks, this set of apps and services provide a baseline of protection.
News
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?
Deal
This 27-inch 1440p Asus gaming monitor is only $169 right now
That's the best price we've seen for this Asus TUF monitor so far. Get it now on Amazon!
Deal
Samsung's ultra-fast 2TB SSD just dropped to its lowest ever price
Get the 2TB Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD for 30% off on Amazon right now.
Updated
Best webcams 2025: Top picks and expert buying advice
We test and recommend the best webcams, both 1080p and premium 4K webcams. We'll also advise you on what you should buy and why.
News
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.
News
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.
Reviews
Asus ROG Swift PG27UCDM review: A vivid new 4K monitor with extras, for a price
The Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM is a 27-inch 4K QD-OLED monitor that delivers gorgeous image quality and a long list of features, though it certainly isn’t inexpensive.
News
Trump's tariff on China is going up to 20 percent
President Trump now says that he's applying an additional 10 percent tariff to goods imported from China, and tariffs against Mexico and Canada will begin in March.
Updated
IDC lowers 2025 PC forecast due to Trump tariffs
IDC says that tariffs imposed by President Trump plus lower PC demand will cause 2025 PC sales to be less than expected. Still, the market should grow, the research firm predicted.
News
Razer, Minecraft team up for creepy Creeper PC peripherals
Razer and Microsoft's Minecraft franchise have a new mouse, keyboard, headset, and mouse pad that will accentuate your gaming PC.
Feature
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…
Feature
5 useful upgrades for your PC's unused PCIe slots
Empty PCIe slots in your motherboard are a waste of potential. Here are some cool PCIe cards to plug in so you can take full advantage of your PC.
Reviews
MSI MPG 321URXW QD-OLED review: USB-C monitor meets gaming goodness
The MSI MPG 321URXW QD-OLED is yet another excellent 32-inch 4K QD-OLED monitor.
News
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.
News
Samsung's new 9100 Pro SSD is the fastest consumer drive in the world
Samsung says the biggest versions of its new PCIe Gen 5 drive can hit 14,800 MB/s sequential write speeds. Just make room in your budget because they don't come cheap.
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