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Samsung's huge 49-inch ultrawide OLED gaming monitor is $650 off
The 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 just dropped to its best price again for Amazon's Big Spring Sale event.
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Logitech's ergonomic vertical mice are on sale, for as low as $55
Logitech's MX Vertical and Lift mice are both on sale at Woot, for $75 and $55, respectively.
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Radeon 9060 XT GPUs spotted in regulatory listings in 8GB, 16GB versions
It looks like more affordable (at least in relative terms) Radeon cards are on their way.
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These tiny, fast 1TB portable SSDs are over 20% off each
Get the SK Hynix Beetle X31 and Tube T31 portable SSDs at sizeable discounts on Amazon right now.
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Nvidia's 'G-Assist' AI arrives to optimize your RTX gaming PC
Using ChatGPT-style text and voice interactions, Project G-Assist can monitor and adjust performance settings, change lighting on compatible peripherals, and more.
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It's Walmart Savings Week! Score the best deals on tech right now
For the rest of this month, Walmart is slashing prices left and right on laptops, monitors, TVs, and more.
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Hands-on: Half-Life 2 with RTX-powered graphics looks gorgeous
PCWorld's Alex got to check out the new Half-Life 2 RTX on the latest Nvidia hardware and chat with the developers who made it happen.
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Samsung's ultra-compact 256GB USB flash drive is a steal for just $21
The Samsung FIT Plus in 256GB capacity is now 40% off on Amazon! The smaller 128GB model is also on sale.
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Addlink P21 review: This affordable, portable SSD looks great
Good 20Gbps performance and a striking design are Addlink’s formula for this external SSD.
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This Ryzen 7 mini PC with triple 4K support is on sale for $309
With Prime, you can save 23% on this Acemagician mini PC with impressive specs for the price.
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Phone-style soldered storage is in laptops now. It's better than I expected
eUFS storage comes to laptops. Here's why it's not as bad as you might think.
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Nvidia sells hard-to-get RTX GPUs from a 'food truck'
At GTC 2025, Nvidia has a couple thousand RTX 5080 and 5090 cards reserved for attendees only. Not that they're any cheaper, mind you.
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HP just unveiled 60+ new laptops and PCs. Here are my favorites
From desktop PCs to ultra-light laptops. For work, leisure, and gaming. I saw them all in person and these are the ones that stood out.
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Why I care about CPU cache as a PC gamer: The obscure spec, explained
Maximizing your CPU cache can boost your PC's performance in games.
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Fractal Design's stylish North XL case now comes with rear connections
If you're looking to get tidy with your next PC build, the popular North XL RC will work with cable-hiding rear-connection motherboards.
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This huge ultrawide 1440p OLED monitor is a stunner — and $200 off
Innocn's 49-inch 5120×1440 gaming monitor with OLED panel is on sale for its best-ever price on Amazon!
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Logitech's portable keyboard for Apple devices is at its best-ever price
The Apple-only version of the Logitech Keys-to-Go 2 is on sale for just $50 at Amazon.
Reviews
MSI MPG 272URX review: This display packs more OLED goodness per inch
The MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED isn’t just a superb 4K gaming monitor. It’s a great all-around display for office productivity, HDR movies, and creative work.
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A new Asus BIOS tweak can boost Ryzen AI performance by 20 percent
Asus introduces Asus AI Cache Boost, a new BIOS setting that can increase the AI performance of AMD Ryzen 9800X3D and 9950X3D chips by a significant margin.
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Get Lexar's speedy 4TB portable SSD for just $230 — today only!
This Lexar Armor portable SSD is an amazing deal, but it's only available today. Get on it quickly!
Reviews
Addlink G55H review: This PCIe 5.0 SSD belongs on your short list
Addlink's DRAM-less G55H NVMe SSD hauls the freight and is quite affordable for PCIe 5.0 HMB.
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Watch us dig into MSI's newest mini PCs
Adam got his hands on some teeny tiny desktops from MSI, and the layouts and design choices are fascinating.
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Acer's IPS portable monitor is a must-have for laptops, now 28% off
Get the 15.6-inch Acer PM161QB portable monitor on sale for $100 at B&H.
Opinion
While gamers beg for GPUs, Nvidia is making AI mini-PCs
Nvidia's massive new lines of chips for the AI industry don't necessarily mean it's making fewer gaming chips. But it sure isn't a good look if you're trying to find one.
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Arm's GPU upscaling could be just the thing Snapdragon PCs need
Arm has begun shipping Arm Accuracy Super Resolution (Arm ASR), a graphics upscaling technology based on AMD's own FSR 2.
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Nanoleaf's PC bias lighting strip syncs to your screen without a camera
It's currently available for pre-order and will start shipping at the end of the month.
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Get Samsung's acclaimed 2TB portable SSD for 47% off while you can
The Samsung T7 Shield only costs $150 right now on Amazon!
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Need more laptop ports? This 5-in-1 USB-C hub is just $19 right now
The port selection here is pretty good for the price, including full-sized HDMI. Get it now for 46% off on Amazon!
Opinion
Enough with the game launchers! It's dragging PC gaming down
I can barely get a handle on the mess of game launchers cluttering my desktop.
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Is USB or Thunderbolt better for portable SSDs? The key differences, explained
A look at the various external storage options: Which is fastest, which is most compatible, which is the most affordable and… which one you should buy?
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Dell's new RTX Pro AI PC boasts an 'unlimited turbo' mode
Dell's new Pro Max AI PCs include the new Nvidia RTX Pro Blackwell GPU and a host of new technology, from tandem OLEDs and 18-inch displays to 240W USB-C power options.
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This Ryzen 9 mini PC with triple 4K power is only $339 today
Save now on this Bosgame P3 gaming mini PC with this Amazon Prime deal.
Reviews
Samsung 9100 PCIe 5.0 SSD review: Mighty once more!
Once consistently top of the leader board, but recently an also-ran, Samsung storms back to the top with its latest NVMe SSD — the 9100 Pro.
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Alienware AW2725Q monitor review: 4K 240Hz QD-OLED glory, for less
The Alienware AW2725Q is yet another excellent 27-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED monitor, and less expensive than the competition.
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Best budget computer speakers 2025: Solid PC audio for $100 or less
Budget computer speakers have come a long way since the tinny-sounding beige boxes of yore. Our top picks are surprisingly good—and surprisingly affordable.
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Logitech's MX Vertical mouse rarely goes on sale — it's 30% off now
Logitech's most advanced vertical mouse design just got a rare discount on Amazon, so grab it while you can.
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Asus jacks up prices on Nvidia and AMD GPUs
The new RTX 50-series and RX 9070 cards are creeping up in price on the official Asus online store—not that you can actually buy them, of course.
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This free app unlocks AMD's FSR 4 for unsupported games
Get this app to activate the power of AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 upscaler in games where it isn't normally available.
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Don't be scared! Buy a cheaper laptop and upgrade the storage yourself
Thinking of buying a laptop? Instead of paying up at checkout for the higher-storage model, you can save hundreds if you do this instead.
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Refresh rate vs. frame rate: Why they matter for gaming performance
Many gamers focus on high refresh rates without realizing that finding the right refresh rate is just as important.
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Only $329 for this Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB RAM right now
The Beelink SER5 Pro mini PC is on sale for 23% off on Amazon.
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Whoa! This 180Hz IPS gaming monitor is seriously just $80 right now
This is the best bang-for-your-buck deal I've ever seen for a gaming monitor. It comes from Acer via its budget brand Aopen with a 3-year warranry.
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Nvidia boasts 'twice as many' RTX 50 GPUs shipped versus last gen
It sounds like success, but Nvidia's careful wording masks how little there is that's actually worth bragging about.
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Happy Pi day! Here's 10 practical Raspberry Pi projects anybody can do
Looking for something to do with a Raspberry Pi mini-PC? These easy and practical projects are good for all levels, even beginners. Streaming. Gaming. Networking. Even printing!
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It's Pi Day! Grab this Raspberry Pi 5 starter kit on sale while you can
Get this preloaded Raspberry Pi 5 with accessories at a discount on Amazon right now.
How-To
I built a maxed-out Raspberry Pi 5 PC with an SSD for under $200. You can, too!
Get started with the new, faster model of the minicomputer.
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Fullscreen vs. borderless? Why I stopped tripping on the gaming mode question
Is Fullscreen mode or borderless windows mode best for gaming? Here's what I found out.
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'We're getting scalped': System integrator says even he can't buy 5090 cards at MSRP
The CEO of boutique gaming desktop builder PowerGPU says that even distributors are jacking up prices on Nvidia cards.
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This Ryzen 9 mini PC with 24GB RAM is a bargain for $359
The powerful Beelink EQR6 mini PC is currently 20% off with a coupon on Amazon.
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