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Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 sell out almost instantly
Unsurprisingly, dozens of different variations of the hotly-anticipated GPUs are impossible to find less than an hour after the official retail launch.
Opinion
The fate of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50-series lies in DLSS 4's hands
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50-series pairs ho-hum generational gains with an immensely promising new DLSS 4 feature. But if gamers refuse to embrace "fake frames," the entire lineup could disappoint.
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: All you need to know prior to launch
Here's everything you need to know about Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's release, including preload, download, and pre-order bonuses.
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Sony backs down on PlayStation Network login requirement for PC games
Some of Sony's biggest single-player games on PC, Like Spider-Man, God of War, The Last of Us, and Horizon, won't require a login.
Reviews
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 review: Betting the future on 'fake frames'
The GeForce RTX 5080 offers negligible improvement over the 4080 Super's performance — but also a truly game-changing feature in DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation.
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Nvidia begins warning that GeForce 5080, 5090 may sell out
Nvidia is already saying that it expects supplies of its highest-end GeForce 5090 and 5080 cards to be out of stock.
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RTX 5090 and 5080 cards have appeared on Newegg and Best Buy
You can't buy the new cards yet, but they should go on sale in the wee hours of the morning on January 30th.
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Logitech's MX Vertical ergonomic mouse is 36% off in this rare discount
While this stylish and comfy mouse is usually pricey, it's currently on sale at a substantial discount.
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Nvidia just ended support for these graphics cards going forward
Three Nvidia GPU generations are now obsolete. Here's what that means for you if you're still running one of these graphics cards.
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AMD's FSR 4 could be a day-one upgrade for FSR 3.1 games
According to a leak, games that support version 3.1 of FidelityFX Super Resolution might also support version 4.0 right away.
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Get this RTX-powered Asus laptop with i9 CPU for $300 off right now
This powerful Asus Vivobook 16X is down to $1,000 at B&H.
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2025 could finally be the year of the external GPU
Thanks to recent hardware advances, the hope of external GPUs going mainstream burns brighter than ever. Here's what you need to know.
Reviews
Cooler Master MK770 review: Perfect for gamers and typists alike
The Cooler Master MK770 keyboard is based on a hybrid concept with wireless and wired connectivity and high-quality mechanical switches.
Opinion
Why Windows shouldn’t fear Valve's SteamOS threat… for now
The announcement of the Lenovo Legion Go S, the first PC gaming handheld powered by the Linux-based SteamOS, has many speculating that Linux will bump Microsoft off its dominant perch in PC gaming handhelds. But that's not likely for one potent reason.
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Save $350 on this RTX 4060 Acer gaming laptop right now
The Acer Nitro V 15 is currently down to $750 at Best Buy.
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Baldur's Gate III gets 'curated' mod support on GeForce Now streaming
A selection of game mods are now available on the streaming version of BGIII, at least if you're a paid subscriber.
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80% of game developers are working on PC games, survey says
Among GDC attendees, game developers are over twice as likely to work on games for PC than the next most popular platform.
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A prototype of the RTX 5090 Ti just got leaked
The fullest version of the new RTX 50-series GPUs just appeared in a forum thread. With 800 watts of TDP and 24,576 shader units, this GPU is beyond good and evil.
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Nvidia's DLSS 4 is so much more than just 'fake frames'
Here's what you need to know about DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation, a key addition to Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50-series.
Reviews
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 review: Brutally fast, but DLSS 4 is the game changer
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090 is the most brutally fast graphics card ever introduced, augmented by new DLSS 4 technology that feels like magic. But you pay dearly for it.
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Let's chat with Paul's Hardware about Nvidia's RTX 5090 and more
Paul of Paul's Hardware joined Adam on the CES 2025 show floor to digest Nvidia's new card announcements.
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Nvidia says its new RTX 50 cards won't melt power plugs this time
The RTX 40 series had a melting problem with the 12VHPWR connector. Nvidia says that won't happen again.
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EA Origin is shutting down. Here's how to keep all your games safe
If you ever used EA Origin to play games, you need to do this to avoid losing your games and data.
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This new Windows feature offers gaming advice while you play
Microsoft Edge Game Assist is the latest addition to Game Bar, a pre-configured widget that can point you to gaming guides and videos. We give it a spin.
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GeForce Now game streaming is sold out for many
Users are unable to sign up for the streaming service at many popular tiers, though results may vary based on location.
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Save $500 on this RTX-powered Asus gaming laptop right now
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is down to $1,100 at Best Buy.
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AMD says Radeon 9070 GPUs are coming in March
The much-anticipated RX 9070 and 9070 XT cards will hit stores soon, according to an AMD vice president.
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AR glasses won't be the future until they solve this common pain point
AR glasses are starting to do some really cool things, but something is spoiling all the fun… and it's not a simple thing to fix.
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Game streamers need to check out CyberPowerPC's newest Thunderbolt tool
Pro Streamer 2 lets you remotely manage and control a gaming PC with a single Thunderbolt 4 cable.
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Our favorite Corsair gaming headset is now down to its best price
The Corsair Virtuoso Pro is a steal for $140 on Amazon right now.
Opinion
Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck (is a dumb argument)
Nintendo's Switch 2 isn't competing with PC gaming and the Steam Deck, at least not directly, and trying to pit these two handhelds against each other in a straight fight is pointless.
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Nintendo just dropped a first-look video for the Switch 2 coming this year
Nintendo announced the Switch 2! Here's what we know about it so far, including a possible release date.
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How iconic NUC mini-PCs are being reimagined for a new era
Asus has added enough of its own innovation to its NUC-branded mini-PCs for them to finally feel like Asus products.
Deal
Get $350 off this budget-friendly Acer RTX 4050 gaming laptop
The Acer Nitro V is "Old Faithful" for budget gaming laptop shoppers, and right now it's even cheaper.
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These stylish wireless noise-canceling Sony headphones are $72 off
These amazing Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are down to $300 right now.
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A high school student just made Doom playable in a PDF file
The iconic 1993 game Doom, known for being the world's most ported game, has found its way into a PDF document.
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Hands-on with the new Asus RTX 50-series graphics cards
Asus showed off five different flavors of RTX 50-series GPUs at CES 2025 — and we got our hands all over them.
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Asus' new motherboard connection can power a 1,000-watt GPU
The new "BTF" spec can handle incredibly powerful graphics cards, and a removable component makes it compatible with other motherboards or GPUs.
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Best of CES 2025: The PC and home tech that blew us away
From hardcore hardware to welcome mainstream solutions to cool tech innovations for the home, CES 2025 delivered the good stuff.
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Lenovo Legion Go S hands-on: SteamOS and Windows flavors
Adam breaks down the differences between the two models of Lenovo's updated PC gaming handheld, one of which is the first third-party SteamOS handheld to hit the market.
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This delightful old-school keyboard has a built-in word counter and timer
The keyboard, shown off at CES 2025, also has a unique function row with special keys that make writing faster.
Feature
CES sneakily became a great gaming show amid the AI hype
The tech trade show was a showcase for slicker PCs, breakthrough monitors, neat mobile accessories, and innovative handhelds.
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How Microsoft plans to kill the Steam Deck
If you're Microsoft, the growing popularity of Valve's Steam Deck is cause for concern. But the company isn't resting on its laurels. Here's what they plan to do.
Opinion
Nvidia's RTX 5070 laptops give me little hope for desktop RTX 5060s
The disappointing specs for RTX 5070 laptops may spell trouble for desktop RTX 5060 GPUs.
Feature
Do I need a gaming mouse with a 4K polling rate?
Gaming mice with 4K polling rates are now everywhere. But do you really need one to perform at your best?
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Interview: Nvidia explains RTX 5090 Founder's Edition radical redesign
The biggest, baddest GPU at CES is also shockingly small. Adam got Nvidia's Director of Products to tell us how they did it.
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Do Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50-series specs live up to the hype?
The new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 looks very expensive and very good, but the RTX 5070 Ti is what really catches my eye.
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This slick Alienware gaming mouse is now on sale for 27% off
Get the Alienware Pro Wireless gaming mouse for $40 off on Amazon.
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xMEMS Labs unveils game-changing silicon innovations at CES
These tiny silicon chips are poised to shake up the audio industry, enabling the tiniest full-range speakers you can imagine.
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