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Xbox Series S placed on a white table with the controller just in front of it

The most common Xbox Series S problems and how to fix them

The most common Xbox Series S problems include low storage space and constant crashing, and in this guide, we're going to show you how to solve them.
dlss hidden modes dt respec

How I unlocked the hidden modes of DLSS

A range of presets behind the scenes make DLSS work properly, and a clever mod allows you to tweak how they work.
Graphics card in the Alienware Aurora R16.

How to increase fps and smooth gameplay on your PC

Optimizing your gameplay settings could make all the difference for your next online match. Here’s all the most important adjustments you should make.
Intel Arc A770 GPU installed in a test bench.

All of the exciting new GPUs still coming in 2024

We've already seen new GPUs this year, but rumor has it that Nvidia, AMD, and Intel still have graphics cards set to launch in 2024.
Melinoe being shot at by a witch.

I spent 100+ hours in Hades. Here are my impressions of Hades 2

After spending well over 100 hours in the original Hades, I'm loving what Hades 2 has to offer to players already.
AMD CEO Lisa Su holding an APU chip.

How a rumored CPU might embarrass the PS5

Rumors about AMD's upcoming integrated graphics are starting to take shape, and they could be mighty impressive.
Intel's 14900K CPU socketed in a motherboard.

We might have an answer to Intel’s crashing crisis

High-end Intel CPUs have seen issues with crashing over the past several months, but there might be some settings that can mitigate the problem.
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 playing an OLED demo.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 review: challenging my expectations

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is lighter than a MacBook Pro, and it can pack up to an RTX 4090, but it will challenge your expectations about gaming laptops.
The Razer Kishi Ultra sitting on a table.

Is this Razer’s Steam Deck killer?

Razer has a new solution for handheld gaming, and it's excellent. But it might not stand up to the growing market of handheld gaming PCs.
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D held between fingertips.

AMD’s next-gen CPUs are much closer than we thought

A series of motherboard updates have laid the foundation for AMD's Zen 5 CPUs, suggesting a launch is right around the corner.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D installed in a motherboard.

9 best processors for PC gaming: tested and reviewed

Your graphics card is important, but don't discount the best processors for gaming when building your next PC. Here are the top options from Intel and AMD.
Jin wearing the Sarugami armor with Iki island in the background.

Ghost of Tsushima is already shaping up to be a monster PC port

Sony and Nixxes shared PC system requirements and details about Ghost of Tsushima, and the game already looks impressive on PC.
The Razer Firefly V2 Pro mouse pad sitting on a desk.

Razer, somehow, made a mouse pad exciting

A mouse pad has to be the most boring peripheral in any PC setup, but Razer somehow managed to make the Firefly V2 Pro exciting.
Various apps on a PC monitor.

These are the PC apps you’re still using — but probably shouldn’t be

These apps are installed on millions, and sometimes even billions, of PCs, even if they shouldn't be.
Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

In 2024, there’s no contest between DLSS and FSR

Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR are the two most prominent upscaling tools you'll find in games, but which is better? We put them head-to-head.
The RTX 3060 installed in a gaming PC.

Don’t buy the RTX 3060 in 2024

The RTX 3060 is the most popular GPU on Steam, but given the demands of games in 2024, it probably shouldn't be.
Intel Arc demo: Ryan Shrout plays Shadow of the Tomb Raider on a gaming PC.

I tested Intel’s XeSS against AMD FSR — and the results speak for themselves

In a lot of modern games, you'll have the choice between AMD FSR and Intel XeSS, and there are some significant differences between them.
Steam Deck held between two hands.

Steam Deck 2: release date speculation, specs, pricing

Valve has already said that it will be a few years before we see the Steam Deck 2, but we're already speculating on a possible release date, specs, and more.
An Intel executive presenting at Intel Vision.

Intel is oddly enthusiastic about AI replacing everyone’s jobs

Intel launched the new Gaudi 3 AI chip at Vision 2024, and it's oddly enthusiastic about the AI agents it will power and that will take over people's jobs.
Hollow Knight running on a KTC monitor.

As a lifelong PC gamer, these are the apps I couldn’t live without

As a PC gamer, there are a few critical applications I need to install on every new PC. Here's what you should download first.
Intel Core i9-13900K held between fingertips.

Gamers are reportedly returning Intel Core i9 CPUs in droves

An increasing number of customers are reporting issues with Intel's latest Core i9 CPUs, and the company is finally looking into the problem.
The Intel Core i9-14900K slotted in a motherboard.

Intel’s new CPU feature boosted my performance by 26% — but it still needs work

Intel's unique APO feature showed some big improvements in our testing, but it still needs some big changes before it's a selling point for Intel CPUs.
A hand holding the RTX 4090 GPU.

New Nvidia update suggests DLSS 4.0 is closer than we thought

A new update for Nvidia DLSS bumps the version number, and it's getting surprisingly close to DLSS 4.
Someone holding the Ryzen 7 5800X3D in a red light.

4 CPUs you should buy instead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D

AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D is one of the best gaming CPUs you can buy, but there are plenty of alternatives that are worthy of your attention.
Three graphics cards on a gray background.

I’ve reviewed every AMD and Nvidia GPU this generation — here’s how the two companies stack up

Nvidia and AMD are hotly competitive in 2024. After reviewing every GPU the companies currently offer, here's how they compare.
The Intel logo on the Arc A770 graphics card.

Intel’s next-gen GPU might be right around the corner

We've seen leaks for Intel's Battlemage GPUs for over a year now, but some shipping documentation hints that a launch is right around the corner.
The Starforge Navigator PC sitting on a coffee table.

The biggest Twitch streamers swear by this gaming PC. Is it any good?

Starforge Systems has resounding endorsements from some of Twitch's largest streamers, but are the company's PCs any good?
AMD RX 7600 on a pink background.

Don’t buy a cheap GPU in 2024

The narrative about 8GB graphics cards isn't changing in 2024, and it's getting tougher to recommend budget-friendly GPUs as a result.
Aloy shooting a bow in Horizon Forbidden West.

Horizon Forbidden West is a marvel — if your PC can handle the heat

Horizon Forbidden West is finally on PC after two years exclusively on the PS5. Here's how to get the most out of the game on PC.
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.

I tested the three best 14-inch gaming laptops. There’s a clear winner

The Zephyrus G14, Blade 14, and Omen Transcend 14 are all great gaming laptops, but only one can win in this 14-inch laptop shootout.
Link looking shocked holding rice.

This beloved feature almost ruined Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

At a GDC panel, the Nintendo developers of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gave a rare peek at the difficulty of creating the game's physics system.
RTX 4070 logo on a graphics card.

5 GPUs you should buy instead of the RTX 4070

The RTX 4070 is one of the best graphics cards you can buy right now, but the space it occupies is heavily contested by other GPUs from AMD and Nvidia itself.
An archer fires an arrow at an enemy in Dragon's Dogma 2.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 PC performance: best settings, crashing, stuttering

Dragon's Dogma 2 on PC uses the highly scalable RE Engine, but it's probably the worst showcase of Capcom's impressive tech.
Assassin's Creed Mirage on the MSI Claw handheld.

MSI Claw slammed as ‘impossible to recommend’ in early review

The MSI Claw is off to a rocky start, with some early reviews saying the handheld gaming PC is impossible to recommend.