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At CES 2025, Nvidia dropped the mic while Radeon dropped the ball
CES 2025 gave us something to chew on for Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs and left us hungry as far as AMD's RDNA 4 GPUs.
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Heck yeah! HyperX gaming mice with custom 3D printable parts
HP's new HyperX Pulsefire Saga branded gaming mice let you download and 3D print your own customizable parts.
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AMD's Z2 arrives, heralding a new generation of PC gaming handhelds
AMD's Ryzen Z2 chip could be used in next-gen PC gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Legion Go.
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Microsoft should be terrified of SteamOS
SteamOS is spreading beyond Valve's hardware. That could threaten Microsoft's hold on PC gaming…or even Windows' hold on the PC market.
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Creative and TGIF join forces to make a next-level gaming chair
Creative and TGIF have partnered to create a gaming chair that sounds great and is extremely comfy.
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Interview: Valve talks SteamOS on third-party handhelds
Adam cornered Valve engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais to chat about the Legion Go S and other third-party handhelds running Steam software.
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Why Asus' world-first Thunderbolt 5 eGPU is on my gamer wishlist
Asus' Thunderbolt 5 eGPU can harness the power of a Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU, plus a lot more than that.
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Nvidia CEO: PC games will never be entirely rendered by AI
A day after launching the GeForce 50-series family of GPUs, Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang was asked about whether AI would take over the entire 3D rendering process.
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First look: Custom Nvidia 50-series and Radeon 9070 graphics cards
Want to see what hardware you'll be shoving in your PC case later this year? Adam got to check out the new GPUs on the CES show floor.
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MSI's new Titan 18 HX laptop loves dragons, dragons, dragons
The Titan 18 HX will come in a bombastic Dragon Edition with custom graphics on the lid and palm rest. It's a dragon. Dragons are cool, right?
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Lenovo's Legion Go S is the first non-Valve SteamOS gaming handheld
The Steam Deck is no longer the only SteamOS-based gaming handheld on the market. A more expensive Windows version of the Legion Go S will be available first.
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Nvidia GeForce Now is coming to Steam Deck and Quest headsets
An official native GeForce Now app will hit SteamOS sometime in 2025. VR platforms will get access to non-VR games later this month.
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Q&A: AMD execs explain CES GPU snub, future strategy, and more
At CES 2025, AMD's Frank Azor and David McAfee spoke about why RDNA 4 didn't get a mention in its keynote, why the X3D chips are so hard to find, and if fake frames are the future of PC graphics.
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Razer’s new AI coach could make you an esports superstar
Razer's Project AVA is an AI coach that can give you pro tips and expert esports coaching in real time as you play.
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Razer's Project Arielle gaming chair warms and cools your butt year-round
Razer's Project Arielle is a serious piece of sitting hardware that keeps you toasty warm in the winter and breezy cool in the summer.
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Razer made a Steam Deck dock, and it's surprisingly affordable
The Handheld Dock Chroma isn't any more pricey than Valve's official dock, but it folds down for easy travel and has RGB lights (of course).
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Razer's newest Blade gaming laptop is thinner and more robust than ever
Today at CES 2025, Razer announced the latest Blade 16 laptop, which is thinner and more powerful than previous iterations.
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Alienware is bringing Area-51 gaming laptops back from the grave
Today at CES 2025, Dell announced the revival of the iconic Area-51 gaming laptops, which were known for their desktop-level CPUs and easy access for upgrades.
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Surprise! Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs cost less than you thought
Nvidia unveiled the GeForce RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, and 5070 at CES 2025, all augmented by DLSS 4.
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Acer's newest Nitro gaming laptops embrace the power of AI
Today at CES 2025, Acer announced their newest lineup of AI-infused gaming laptops.
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AMD's beastly Ryzen 9955HX3D aims to dominate gaming laptops
AMD announced "Fire Range" at CES, processors for gaming laptops headlined by the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, which combines stacked V-Cache for fantastic gaming performance.
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AMD's Radeon RX 9070 and RDNA 4 embrace the AI revolution
AMD gave a brief preview of its next-gen Radeon RX 9070 and RDNA 4 architecture at CES 2025. One thing is clear: AI is a focus.
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Acer's Nitro Blaze 11 is an enormous new take on gaming handhelds
This gigantic handheld features a massive 11-inch screen and breakaway controllers, like a Frankenstein mix of Switch, Steam Deck, and iPad.
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HDMI 2.2 debuts, with an 'Ultra96' cable for tomorrow's displays
The HDMI Forum has released an updated HDMI 2.2 specification, paving the way for tomorrow's super-high-resolution displays, monitors, VR, and other applications.
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A new Microsoft wireless ergonomic keyboard is coming out this year
The new Compact Ergonomic Keyboard, produced by Incase, is designed for a premium feel and releases in early 2025.
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Intel and AMD will battle for gaming CPU supremacy at CES 2025
AMD, Intel, and possibly Qualcomm all have next-gen CPU launches planned for CES 2025. Here's what been rumored, confirmed, and otherwise expected.
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Nvidia is giving away classic GPUs, framed and signed by the CEO
The first of five framed-and-signed graphics cards is the GeForce 256 from 1999.
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This crazy RTX 4070 gaming laptop is uber cheap right now: $850
There's never been a better time to snag a top-end gaming laptop. Save $550 on this HP Victus 16 at Best Buy.
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The next generation of PC graphics will kick off at CES 2025
Expect to see Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50-series, AMD's Radeon RX 8800 XT, new gaming handhelds, and more at CES 2025!
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Ring in the New Year with this 24% off Logitech gaming headset
For $190 at Amazon, the gorgeous Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed will upgrade your gaming experience.
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This MSI Katana with RTX 4070 is a jaw-dropping $400 off
Besides a great graphics card there's also a Ryzen 9 CPU in there—all for just $1,100 over at Best Buy.
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AI upscaling killed native graphics gaming. We're better off for it
DLSS, FSR, XeSS, and PSSR are truly revolutionary, and these AI resolution upscaling technologies are ushering in a new era.
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The Full Nerd awards: Our favorite PC hardware of 2024
In this episode of The Full Nerd, the gang crowns their favorite PC hardware, innovations, and trends of 2024.
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The best PC games of 2024 (that don’t need a graphics card)
Want some great new games to play on an old laptop, or a new Steam Deck? Check out this roundup.
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Need a last-minute gift card? 20 compelling options for tech and beyond
From Amazon to DoorDash to Fortnite, we found some amazing online gift card ideas for the last-minute shoppers.
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Best holiday tech deals on Amazon: Save big with expert-curated picks
Deck the halls with the best tech deals we found at Amazon.
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Nuphy Air60 HE review: This sleek magnetic keyboard is a joy to use
This low-profile board is oozing with gamer style, but here's a surprise: It's also the best skinny board I've ever used for typing.
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This HP Envy laptop with RTX 4060 is $500 off right now
Score this 16-inch gaming laptop for 33% off at Best Buy and get it before Christmas.
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How big does a gaming monitor really need to be?
A good monitor belongs in every setup, but how important is size? We take a closer look and reveal what really matters.
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This RTX 4060 Acer laptop can be yours for just $800 right now
Best Buy has the Acer Nitro V 15 gaming laptop on sale for $300 off right now.
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The PS VR2 is super cheap right now, and it comes with a free game
The PlayStation VR2 is 42% off on Amazon and it comes bundled with Horizon Call of the Mountain!
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Five quick methods to measure frames per second in PC games
The FPS counter is important for evaluating game performance and recognizing the need for upgrades. Numerous tools make using this counter easy.
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Uh oh, the new Nvidia App can tank your game performance
Users say they've seen a drop of up to 15 percent in some games — and testing by Tom's Hardware shows there's water to those claims.
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It's begun! Epic is giving away 16 free PC games this holiday season
In past years, Epic has given away some high-quality titles during the holidays. The first free game is already available to claim.
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These ultra-comfy Bose wireless earbuds are 23% off right now
The Bose Ultra Open wireless earbuds are down to $229 on Amazon, which is their best-ever price.
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Nvidia stokes RTX 50-series hype with Witcher 4 and a global LAN party
Choo-choo, here comes the Nvidia RTX 50-series hype train. Final stop: CES 2025.
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This $650 RTX-loaded MSI gaming laptop is a total steal
You can save $250 on the MSI Thin at Best Buy.
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Intel Arc B580 review: The GPU we've begged for since the pandemic
Intel’s $249 Arc B580 is the graphics card we’ve begged for since the pandemic.
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FTC pays Fortnite players $72 million after fining Epic's unlawful actions
$72 million in payouts have gone out so far, and that's less than a third of the total to be paid for unwanted items and kids making fraudulent purchases with parents' info.
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