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WD Black SN7100 review: This record-breaking SSD is a new gaming champion
The WD Black SN7100 blazed through our benchmarks like no PCIe 4.0/HMB SSD to date. Enough to forgive some slowdowns during very long writes.News
ASRock says it's shifting out of China to avoid U.S. tariffs
Responding to the unpredictable nature of the Trump administration's economic policy is proving to be a difficult task for PC hardware manufacturers.News
Bill Gates: 'Intel lost its way'
The former Microsoft CEO said he's stunned at how far behind Intel has fallen compared to Nvidia and Qualcomm.Deal
Need a portable laptop monitor? Get this one for just $60 right now
This 15.6-inch MNN portable monitor is 33% off on Amazon.News
Snapdragon claims 10 percent of the PC market
Qualcomm said that it's captured about 10 percent of the PC market above $800 in the U.S., with plans to grab more. Its dispute with Arm appears to be over, too.Reviews
BenQ GW2786TC review: A great budget USB-C monitor for your home office
The BenQ GW2786TC is a great choice if you need a home office monitor with USB-C for under $200.Deal
This 34-inch Asus ultrawide OLED gaming monitor is just $750
It's a bit pricier than some other 34-inch OLEDs, but this model offers a 240Hz refresh rate and USB-C video with 90 watts of charging.Deal
My favorite mechanical gaming keyboard is just $80 right now
Corsair's K65 Plus Wireless is the best mechanical gaming keyboard on the market. Today, you can get a refurbished model at a superb price.News
eBay's newest Nvidia GPU scams are even dumber than before
As always, duplicitous scammers are trying to bilk you out of your bucks — now with a veneer of "anti-bot" BS.News
AMD says RX 9070 and 9070 XT will arrive 'in early March'
The newest Radeon cards will show up a few weeks earlier than we thought, but we still don't know much about what's inside them.Deal
Snag this 1TB Samsung microSD card for $70, its lowest-ever price
This Samsung EVO Select microSD card packs a ton of fast storage and even comes with an SD adapter.Feature
Which PC components should you upgrade first?
A PC's CPU, RAM and graphics card need to be upgraded over time, but which upgrade is most beneficial and how much does it cost?Feature
HDMI 2.2 vs. DisplayPort 2.1b: The future of display connectors, explained
What you need to know about the new video connection standards that were announced earlier this year at CES 2025.News
RTX 5090 cards are dying after Nvidia's recent driver update
If you were able to snag one of Nvidia's instantly-sold-out GPUs, maybe hold off on updating your drivers for now.News
RTX 5060 cards could arrive by March, says supplier
In a leak, one China-based manufacturer says it's sending RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti hardware to OEM partners next month.Deal
Samsung's 34-inch 1440p ultrawide gaming monitor is $199 off
You can get the Samsung Odyssey G5 for $350 on Amazon right now.Deal
This superb Ryzen 7 mini PC with 24GB RAM is $479 today
This sleek Beelink SER8 mini PC that packs a ton of performance is $270 off on Amazon.Deal
Our favorite high-speed portable SSD just hit its best price: $40
The 512GB SK Hynix Beetle X31 is 20% off on Amazon.News
This ultra-portable mouse, the size of a car remote, still has 6 buttons
Despite its size, the tiny CapacMouse Pro packs two main buttons, two side buttons, and two scroll buttons.Feature
Why your fraying USB cables are a problem
Fraying USB cables should really just be tossed out. Here's why…News
New RTX 5090s could take '3 to 16 weeks' to arrive
The outlook for PC gamers hoping to score the super-powerful, super-expensive Nvidia card looks pretty grim.News
What does a $2500 GPU get you? Let's check out MSI's liquid-cooled RTX 5090
Adam and Will have the massive, expensive, AIO-packing MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid in the lab, and they're ready to test its performance, cooling, and noise.Reviews
Wavlink Thunderbolt 4 Dock (UTD45) review: Lovely yet quirky
Wavlink's Thunderbolt 4 Triple Display Docking Station (UTD-45) isn't quite as good as we expected, but there's still a lot to recommend it, beginning with its lovely design and aggressive price.News
Nvidia unleashes DLSS 4 goodies for RTX cards going back to 2018
The new drivers come with improvements for past Nvidia cards going all the way back to the original RTX 2080.Reviews
BenQ PD2730S review: A feature-packed 5K monitor for creative pros
The BenQ PD2730S will call to creative professionals with its 5K display, but some will find its connectivity and special features just as alluring as its razor-sharp image.How-To
Yes, you can still use floppy disks with Windows 11! Here's how
If you need to, it's entirely possible to read and write to floppy disks with a modern PC or laptop. Here's everything you need to know.Deal
Samsung's fast, tiny USB-C flash drive is just $18 right now
Get 128GB of storage space for 22% off on Amazon. The 256GB model is also on sale.News
Intel reveals its 2026 PC processor plans
Following the debut of the Intel Panther Lake chip later in 2025, Intel will launch Nova Lake to begin shipping in 2026.News
Asus says don't worry about GPUs scratched by Q-Release PCIe slots
A full statement from Asus says "there is no need for concern" from issues highlighted by reviewers earlier this week.News
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.Deal
This Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB RAM hits its lowest price ever: $499
Save $120 on this Beelink SER8 mini PC equipped with a Ryzen 7 CPU, 32GB of RAM, and integrated graphics.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.Deal
Dell's 27-inch 1440p IPS monitor is terrific, especially for $160
This mid-sized monitor is a great addition to any multi-screen setup, and right now it's $60 off at Office Depot.Reviews
Asus ZenScreen Smart Monitor MS27UC review: Smart TV features in a small display
The Asus ZenScreen Smart Monitor MS27UC doesn’t deliver the best image quality, but it’s a good jack-of-all-trades for shoppers who need smart TV features in a small display.Deal
Turn your laptop's USB-C port into six with Anker's hub, now 25% off
This 6-in-1 Anker USB-C hub is down to $30 on Amazon right now.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.Tip
What does the symbol on a power button mean? How did it come about?
Nearly everyone has seen the universal symbol for power — turning on and off — but not everyone knows why that symbol was chosen.News
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.Deal
Take 46% off this slim portable monitor for your laptop or Switch
Now down to just $70, this portable monitor is super useful when you're on the go.News
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.Deal
This high-performance Ryzen 9 mini PC is on sale for just $399
At this price, the Acemagic AM08 Pro mini PC is a steal for both gaming and productivity.Deal
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.Deal
This uber-fast Samsung portable SSD we love is 29% off right now
Get the 2TB Samsung T9 portable SSD for $170 at B&H.News
Consumer tech prices will skyrocket if Trump imposes Taiwan tariffs
The president has laid out unspecific plans for tariffs on semiconductors and chips at up to 100%, inevitably causing consumer electronics across all sectors to increase in price.Deal
This 32-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor is over $400 off right now
The gorgeous Alienware AW3225QF OLED monitor is massively discounted today, with a final price of $765.News
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.News
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.News
A modder made a 'Steam Brick' mini PC out of a Steam Deck
It's possible to shave off the case, screen, and controls to make a "headless" Steam Deck with a custom 3D-printed case.Feature
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.News