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Why you shouldn't pay extra for factory overclocked GPUs
Learn the difference between reference and factory overclocked GPUs and why paying up doesn't make sense for most people.
Feature
What the heck is an NPU, anyway? Here's an explainer on AI chips
All PCs will soon have neural processing units. Learn everything you need to know about NPUs and whether you need to care or not.
News
Amazon's October Prime Day: What to know about 'Prime Big Deal Days 2024'
Amazon is launching the October version of Prime Day, known as Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, on Oct 8, 2024. Here's everything you should know about the deals event.
Deal
Get Samsung's fast, rugged 4TB portable SSD for $200 off right now
The Samsung T7 Shield is fantastic for storing lots of data, and it's a whopping 40% off on Amazon.
Reviews
Hands-on: Kensington's first Thunderbolt 5 dock is built for the future
We've gone hands on with the Kensington SD5000T5 EQ Thunderbolt 5 Triple 4K Docking Station, the first Thunderbolt 5 dock we've seen. This dock will future-proof your desk for years to come…but the pieces aren't all there yet.
Reviews
Seagate Game Drive SSD review: Classy and fast Playstation-themed 10Gbps storage
Marketed directly at the Playstation crowd, the Game Drive SSD plays off its good looks and good performance. You do, however, pay for the pleasure.
Deal
This budget-friendly Acer gaming monitor just got more affordable
This Acer Nitro monitor is ready to show off the best of your PC games with 1440p resolution and 170Hz of refresh.
Deal
Anker's 3-device GaN charger is fast, compact, and now just $30
Get the Anker 735 USB-C wall charger at a 46% discount right now on Amazon.
News
Lexar's new SD card is literally too fast for your gear
The SD 8.0 card can hit speeds of up to 1.7GB/s even though your camera and PC can't keep up.
Deal
Your laptop needs this portable monitor that's only $64 right now
Arzopa's 15.6-inch portable monitor is over 50% off on Amazon in this limited-time deal.
Deal
Samsung's ultra-fast 990 Pro SSD is flawless now that it's 38% off
The 1TB Samsung 990 Pro SSD is on sale for just $100 right now on Amazon.
Deal
This high-capacity, fast-charging power bank is 49% off right now
The Baseus 20,000mAh 65W PD power bank is on sale for just $41 on Amazon.
News
Razer’s new mechanical keyboard is a gateway drug to full DIY frenzy
The upcoming launch of the BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% continues a trend that more keyboard vendors should join.
News
AMD's Ryzen Master drops support for older Ryzens, sort of
AMD has essentially split its Ryzen Master software into two versions, shunting its first- and second-generation Ryzen and Threadripper chips into a less frequently updated version.
Reviews
Turtle Beach Kone II Air review: Perfect for MMOs
The Turtle Beach Kone II Air features a list of nice upgrades over the Kone Air that make it both quicker and easier to use. With 21 programmable commands and a comfy ergonomic design, this mouse is ideal for MMOs.
Deal
Anker's 5-port USB-C hub with 4K HDMI is just $19 right now
The Anker 5-in-1 USB-C hub is great for slim laptops with limited ports — and it's currently on sale for just $18.84 at Amazon.
Reviews
Alienware AW2725QF review: A versatile but mediocre monitor
The Alienware AW2725QF’s dual-resolution mode can offer 4K resolution at up to 180Hz, or 1080p at up to 360Hz. That makes the monitor more versatile, but mediocre image quality makes the monitor hard to recommend.
Reviews
Lexar Play 2280 SSD review: Good for PCs, bad for PlayStation 5
The Play 2280 is aimed at PlayStation users, but it uses device memory (HMB) for caching — something the PS5 does not support. It's also extremely pricey for a DRAM-less design, even given the high-quality TLC NAND.
Deal
This fast 1TB SSD looks like a USB flash drive, and it's $55 off today
The SK Hynix Tube T31 is a compact portable SSD and it's on sale for $80 at Amazon.
Deal
Samsung's tiny 128GB flash drive is a steal for 67% off right now
Samsung's Fit Plus 128GB flash drive is back on sale at Amazon.
News
AMD's AFMF 2 gives you more frames for free on Ryzen AI 300 laptops
AMD's next-gen Fluid Motion Frames 2 can boost gaming frame rates by about 40 percent, for free, if you own a Ryzen AI 300 laptop.
Deal
Samsung's 49-inch ultrawide gaming monitor is at its best price again
The Samsung Odyssey G9 ultrawide monitor is back down to $800 for a limited time on Amazon.
Deal
This 4TB Samsung SSD with pro-level performance is 42% off
The largest capacity model of Samsung's 870 Evo SSD is under $300 on Amazon right now.
Reviews
Glorious GMMK 3 keyboard review: Deep options, deep flaws
Glorious has made the keyboard to end all keyboards, but some wireless issues and software that's way below the competition drag it down below its sky-high asking price.
Deal
This portable laptop monitor is a must-buy bargain at $60
The Arzopa portable monitor is fantastic for laptop users, and right now it's over 50% off for Amazon Prime members.
Feature
Building your first PC? 5 essential tips that'll ensure success
Assembling your own PC may not be rocket science, but there are still some gotchas to be aware of.
News
AMD will unify Radeon and Pro graphics to battle Nvidia's dominance
A top executive said that it plans to combine its CDNA enterprise graphics architecture with the RDNA consumer GPUs to simplify development and take on Nvidia's CUDA.
Deal
This 240Hz Samsung gaming monitor is only $180 right now
Samsung's super-fast Odyssey G4 monitor is nearly 50% off on Amazon!
News
AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme will hit next-gen gaming handhelds in 2025
In an IFA roundtable, AMD confirmed that its next-gen Z2 Extreme chip for gaming handhelds is coming sooner than later.
News
AMD exec: Next-gen Radeons focus on mainstream, not monster GPUs
AMD exec Jack Huynh says that next-gen Radeon RX 8000 GPUs will prioritize market share over going toe-to-toe with Nvidia's elite enthusiast GPUs.
Deal
Samsung's tiny 4TB portable SSD just hit its best-ever price again
The Samsung T5 EVO is fast, compact, durable, and on sale for an enormous 53% off on Amazon.
News
This adorable mini PC is the 'world's smallest' water-cooled gaming desktop
The Geekom MegaMini G1 uses laptop parts to cram a ton of power into a tiny case.
How-To
How to connect a PS5 controller to your laptop (and set it up right)
Learn whether you should connect your PS5 controller to your laptop using a wired or wireless connection, plus a few caveats to keep in mind with DualSense controllers on PC.
Deal
Whoa! LG's super-fast OLED ultrawide gaming monitor is over 50% off
You can get this 34-inch LG UltraGear gaming monitor for over 50% off with this coupon code.
Reviews
Asus ROG Swift PG27QDP review: A new high for motion clarity in monitors
The Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDP sets a new high bar for motion clarity — and has great image quality, too.
Feature
5 delightfully weird PCs you have to see from IFA
There were a lot of laptops and PCs at IFA, but these wonderfully unorthodox machines pushed the envelope to stand out from the crowd.
Best Picks
Best USB-C PD laptop chargers 2024: More portable power
Add ports and power with these recommended laptop chargers for every sort of common use case.
Deal
Samsung's speedy 128GB SD card is only $10 and perfect for creators
The 128GB version of the Samsung Evo Plus SD card is currently 38% off on Amazon.
News
Acer shows off a gaming monitor with ultra-fast 600Hz refresh rate
If 540Hz wasn't fast enough for you, you'll soon be able to hit 600Hz and eke out extra frames.
Deal
This Editors' Choice ultrawide gaming monitor is only $250 today
This Gigabyte model is one of our favorite budget monitors for gamers and it's on sale today for an unbeatable price.
Deal
This mini PC is more powerful than it looks, and it's on sale for $319
The Acemagic AD08 was already a great value, but it's even better for 29% off on Amazon.
Deal
The power bank I take with me everywhere is 20% off right now
For a limited time, you can get Ugreen's 25,000mAh power bank on sale for $80 on Amazon.
News
Intel's next big chip won't be 'Intel Inside,' either
Intel said its upcoming Arrow Lake desktop chips will be the second straight PC processor to not be manufactured internally by Intel.
Deal
Turn one laptop port into four with Acer's $10 USB hub
The Acer 4-port USB-A hub is great to have on hand — and it's dirt cheap on Amazon right now.
Deal
This MSI ultrawide OLED monitor is on sale for an insanely low $500
Woot has the best price we've ever seen for an OLED monitor.
News
Cooler Master's $7,000 Shark X PC doesn't even include a built-in laser
Cooler Master's long-awaited Shark X, a mix of mini-ITX desktop and modern art piece, can be yours for just… seven grand.
News
Qualcomm CEO confirms Snapdragon desktops are planned
According to Qualcomm chief executive Cristiano Amon, a high-end Snapdragon desktop chip is in the cards.
News
Windows 11 update will add Copilot+ powers to AMD and Intel laptops
Microsoft is allowing Qualcomm rivals to catch up to the current Copilot+ torchbearer, Snapdragon.
Updated
Cheaper Snapdragon X Plus chip aims for long-lasting $700 laptops
Qualcomm has launched a pair of 8-core Snapdragon X Plus chips for low-cost PCs that its competitors are unable to touch. We've completed a few hands-on tests, too.
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