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Nvidia loves the RAM crisis
"The fact that everything is scarce is fantastic for us," says CEO Jensen Huang.
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Lenovo's RTX 5070 laptop + Resident Evil Requiem bundle: $551 off
The Lenovo Legion 5i is down to $1,549 (was $2,100) on B&H and it comes with a free copy of Resident Evil Requiem.
Opinion
Stop deleting your games. Just buy an external SSD
Why go through the hassle of upgrading your storage when there's an easier solution that's just as good?
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Microsoft's next Xbox, Helix, will further fuse the PC and console
Microsoft unveils Project Helix, which the company says will be able to play Xbox and PC games — more so, we'd assume, than what they can now.
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It's the end of the road for Sony's PC games
Worried that its PlayStation brand is suffering, Sony is reportedly pulling back from selling its PS5 games on the PC.
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DirectX updates could boost ray tracing performance up to 90%
Microsoft engineers testing Shader Execution Reordering (SER) saw boosts of 40 to 90 percent in some tests.
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Workstation GPUs: PC gaming's new enemy
Both AMD and Intel are repurposing GPU silicon that could be used for the PC into much more profitable workstations instead. Here's what's going on.
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Nvidia rolls back latest GeForce GPU driver (Update: Fixed)
Nvidia says that Game Ready 595.59 has fan control issues. Users say that isn't the only problem.
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Logitech's reliable M705 wireless mouse is a steal for $30 today
I love the Logitech M705 at full price, but now it's an even better deal with this 25% discount on Amazon.
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Lenovo says it's supporting the Legion Go first gen until 2029
Lenovo officially stated that its original handheld gaming PC has plenty of gas left in the tank, after rumors spread of an end to driver update.
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Best gaming laptop under $1,000
Discover the best budget-friendly gaming laptops of 2026, tested and ranked for performance, portability, and value. From powerful GPUs to portable designs, we'll help you find the perfect affordable gaming laptop that suits your needs and budget.
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The dire state of desktop PCs: 'If you want performance, you have to pay for it'
AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm all have rather anemic desktop processor roadmaps in place for 2026. Combine that with the horrific conditions for RAM and storage, and things do not look good.
Full Nerd
'Fake frames': An uncomfortable truth about DLSS
Gamers showed a surprising preference in a blind test involving DLSS 4.5, FSR 4, and natively rendered scenes.
Opinion
Is a $20 mechanical keyboard good enough? I bought one to find out
I wanted to see what the hype is all about without investing too much. Was it enough to make me a convert?
News
Meet Expedition: Handheld, PCWorld's new portable gaming show
Expedition: Handheld is an exploration of all things handheld gaming, from the Steam Deck to any weird little emulator gadget Adam and Russ Crandall from Retro Game Corps can find.
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Lenovo's new folding handheld gaming tablet thing is ridiculous
Lenovo's Legion Go Fold Concept will apparently debut next week, according to a report. It's a fantastically weird folding gaming tablet, sandwiched between two controllers.
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Nvidia GPU shortages are here again
Nvidia warned that the ongoing supply issues in the PC market should cause the supply of Nvidia gaming GPUs to be tight.
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New York sues Valve over Counter-Strike loot boxes
The state of New York alleges that Valve's loot boxes and skin trades, worth billions of real-world dollars, operate as an illegal casino.
Deal
Grab the Bose QuietComfort Ultra for 35% off! Comfy noise canceling
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are noise-canceling and uber comfortable. There's just one catch with this deal.
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Nvidia is hiring Linux gaming experts
Two new job listings indicate that Nvidia is paying attention to gamers running Linux, specifically using Vulkan.
Feature
Make Xbox Game Pass affordable again
Microsoft's new Xbox chief, Asha Sharma, has a chance to fix Xbox Game Pass and Microsoft Rewards in two quick strokes of the pen.
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A modder turned a Victorian radiator into a steampunk gaming PC
Billet Labs made a gorgeous and functional custom loop out of a cast-iron radiator. The full steampunk PC weighs over 200 pounds.
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New Xbox boss promises no 'bad AI' and a 'return to Xbox'
The incoming CEO of Microsoft's gaming business says she has "no tolerance for bad AI." There's way too much wiggle room in that statement.
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Dell is also afraid of Nvidia GPU connectors bursting into flame
A review of a Dell workstation with an RTX 5070 Ti shows a custom, reinforced connection for the 12V-2×6 power rail.
Reviews
Ducky OK-M keyboard review: A new budget champ
This keyboard comes with hot-swap sockets, dual wireless, and VIA programming, all for just $65. It's unbeatable at that price.
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Capture cards tested: When PCIe still wins (and when USB is better)
Will Smith, pro gamer and streamer (what, he gets paid!) is here to test internal and external capture cards from Elgato and AverMedia.
Deal
Save $400 on this 2025 HP Omen 16 and start gaming like a prince
Equipped with a Core Ultra 7, an RTX 5060, and 16GB of RAM, it's a high-value gaming laptop for just $1,080 now at Best Buy.
Full Nerd
Hear me out: I'd rent Valve's Steam Machine
I hate the idea of leasing a standard PC. But such a scheme could save the concept of PC gaming consoles.
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Steam Deck's out of stock, but the Xbox Ally is under $500
The Steam Deck is getting really hard to find, but you can get Microsoft and Asus's alternative for a great deal today.
Deal
Only $579! Acer's RTX 5050 laptop with 16GB RAM is hard to beat
With a massive $350 discount at Walmart, the Acer Nitro V is an incredible value that you won't want to pass up.
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Xbox's 'Clip That' feature could come to ROG Ally handheld first
A report on a new internal build of the Xbox Ally software says a "Highlight Reels" feature would automatically create saved, shareable videos of exciting game moments.
Reviews
Asus ROG Azoth X review: A premium keyboard built for customization
With the ROG Azoth, Asus delivers a sophisticated premium keyboard with excellent typing feel, OLED display and interchangeable switches.
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Save $400 — Lenovo's RTX 5060 laptop with 32GB RAM is now $1,299
The Lenovo Legion 5i is a power-packed gaming laptop and a great deal now with this discount at B&H.
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The Steam Deck is out of stock, at the worst time. Blame RAM
The Steam Deck isn't available directly from Valve in the US and Canada, but it's still selling in the UK and Europe.
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Save $450 — Asus' RTX 5070 laptop with 32GB RAM is $1,250 today
Packed with a Ryzen AI 9 CPU, 32GB of DDR5, plus an RTX 5070 GPU, it's quite the workhorse for an incredible price.
Deal
This RTX-powered 17-inch gaming laptop is only $879
The Lenovo LOQ 17 with an Intel Core i5, 12GB DDR5 RAM, and 512GB storage is $251 off at B&H.
Reviews
Logitech G522 Lightspeed review: A gaming headset with a superb mic
In testing, the Logitech G522 Lightspeed impressed not only with its stylish design, but also with its high level of comfort, first-class sound and outstanding microphone.
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Steam beta lets you add your PC specs to game reviews
The latest Steam beta adds the option to include hardware details while reviewing a game, though it looks like this data isn't visible just yet.
News
This week's free game on Epic Games Store is a sci-fi detective trip
It's called Nobody Wants to Die and it takes place in a future where people will do anything to avoid kicking the bucket.
Deal
The Alienware 16X Aurora impressed us. It's now $470 off!
With a Core Ultra 9 CPU, RTX 5060 GPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and 1TB SSD with Windows 11, this gaming laptop is a mighty good deal.
News
GeForce Now game streaming comes to Amazon Fire TV devices
Unfortunately, it's just three Fire TV Stick models so far, and it's limited to 1080p and 60 FPS performance.
Deal
Logitech's comfy MX Vertical mouse is $50 off
Normally $120, the premium ergonomic design is down to $70 on Amazon.
News
Watch this RTX 5090 burst into flames
A Chinese user managed to record an MSI graphics card catch fire for a few seconds before the PC was shut down and disaster averted.
Deal
Logitech's ultra-quiet MX Master 3S mouse gets rare discount
The Logitech MX Master 3S mouse is one of our favorites. It's now 20% off with this rare price drop on Amazon.
Feature
How Copilot+ can spoil the Windows vs SteamOS war
Scared of losing Windows gamers to SteamOS, Microsoft has identified gamers as a "cohort" it wants to win in 2026, and believes that it can take lessons learned in handhelds and with NPUs and apply them to the PC.
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1,300 games for $10: 'No ICE in Minnesota' bundle launched
A collection of over 1,000 PC and physical games has been launched to assist people in Minnesota, all for the low suggested donation of $10.
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Valve adds Steam feature: Release dates for Early Access games
Developers can now designate planned release dates for games in Early Access. These dates will show on a game's store page.
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I adore this keyboard and it's now on sale! Logitech MX Keys S for 15% off
This quiet, low-profile wireless keyboard with tons of features is worth every penny at full price. It rarely goes on sale, too.
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Logitech's Pro X2 Superstrike mouse feels like LAN even while online
According to esports gamers, the new feature can make it feel like you're gaming on LAN even when you're playing online.
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