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Score this 27-inch MSI OLED gaming monitor for just $370
MSI is offering a refurbished 27-inch 1440p 240Hz monitor with a two-year Allstate warranty.
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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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Why Microsoft should be worried about M5 MacBooks
Apple's latest MacBook Pros with an M5 Pro and Max chip inside deliver big on available memory and performance for running AI applications. PC chipmakers should be worried.
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It's time to make 1TB SSDs the default in PCs
Think 512GB is enough? Modern PCs, games, and 4K video say otherwise.
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Elgato's Stream Deck Plus XL is way too big for your desk
Elgato crammed a Stream Deck XL onto a Stream Deck Plus… and it's a LOT. It's big, expensive, and likely only meant for pros.
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Today only! This Ryzen 7 Pro mini PC with Oculink gaming is $440
Grab the GMKtec M7 Ultra mini PC with external GPU support for 20% off right now on Amazon. This deal expires today!
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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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Anker 11-port USB-C hub for 29% off: Connect anything to your laptop
With 100 watts of passthrough charging, this hub makes your laptop more capable without sacrificing anything.
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LG UltraFine 4K monitor for $260: All-time lowest price on Amazon
The LG UltraFine 27UP850K-W is a 27-inch 4K display that's now on sale for 32% off on Amazon. Level up your home office today!
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Budget PCs (under $500) may go extinct due to AI-driven RAM shortage
The entire entry-level PC market could "disappear" as early as 2028, says research firm Gartner.
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Get an MSI OLED gaming monitor with 240Hz for $400
This speedy 27-inch OLED monitor is a steal for PC gamers, and Newegg is offering an additional discount with a coupon.
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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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Asus' ProArt 24-inch IPS monitor now $199: Color accuracy at a discount
The Asus ProArt PA248CRV is now 29% off on Amazon, a solid price for a gorgeous 24-inch 1920×1200 home office monitor.
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Kamrui mini PC deal: Intel i9, 32GB RAM, Windows 11 Pro for $467
Normally $650, this Kamrui Hyper H2 mini PC is a crazy good deal now that it's 28% off on Amazon.
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AMD punts Ryzen AI 400 to business desktops and laptops
AMD's Ryzen AI 400 processor has officially launched for laptops and desktops, but AMD is officially branding it as the Ryzen AI Pro 400 for commercial customers. Will a consumer version ever emerge?
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InnoView 15.6-inch 1080p portable laptop monitor deal: 40% off today
Every laptop owner needs a portable monitor, if you ask me. This one's great and it's $59.96 (was $99.98) on Amazon, today only!
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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.
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Mini PC deal: Intel i5 CPU, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD for 34% off
Normally retailing for $759.99, this Kamrui Pinova P2 mini PC is a friggin' steal for just $499.99 right now on Amazon.
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?
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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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Bosgame E5 mini PC now $260: Ryzen 3, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Save 35% on this budget-friendly mini PC and use it in your home office or as a home media server with your TV!
Opinion
OLED is old news. Mini-LED is the future
I love OLED displays as much as the next guy, but even I can see the writing on the wall.
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HP says RAM and storage now make up 35% of PC component costs
At 35%, HP's prices for memory are approximately double what they were a year ago, leading to inevitable increases in the prices of laptops and desktops.
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LG's 1440p 240Hz OLED gaming monitor is $300 off right now
The LG's 27GX704A-B is an OLED beast that's perfect for enthusiast gamers. Normally $799.99, it's now on Amazon for just $499.99!
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Kamrui E3B mini PC now $340: Ryzen 5, 32GB RAM, triple 4K power
This Kamrui E3B mini PC is perfect for home offices with 32GB of RAM and triple 4K support.
Opinion
Put a PC in your living room. You won't regret it
The Windows desktop is great on a TV. Here's everything you need to know about why you should give it a try.
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Get a Samsung OLED monitor (with free Resident Evil) for $350
At $200 off the retail price, plus a $70 game code for free, this deal is a great way to show off your new OLED monitor.
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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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MNN's ultra-slim 1080p portable monitor drops to $50 (best price ever)
A solid 15.6-inch 1080p portable monitor like this is perfect for any laptop, but doubly so now that it's 44% off on Amazon.
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Netflix is my new no-lie laptop battery test
We took the major laptop processors (so far) in 2025 and asked them to stream "One Piece" from Netflix until they ran out of juice. One emerged as the clear winner in our testing.
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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.
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Only $230 today! Samsung's 34-inch 1440p ultrawide monitor
The Samsung ViewFinity S50GC is on sale for $100 off (was $330) on Amazon.
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Nvidia's new Arm chips could shake up Dell, Lenovo laptops soon
The Wall Street Journal reports that both companies will ship laptops with Nvidia-designed, MediaTek-produced Arm CPUs in the first half of this year.
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GMKtec M6 mini PC is $200 off: Ryzen 5, 16GB RAM, Windows 11 Pro
The GMKtec M6 mini PC is an excellent machine for home office use and living room media. Save big now on Amazon!
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Dell's new 27-inch 240Hz gaming monitor is a $130 budget beast
With a 27-inch IPS panel and plenty of speed for online multiplayer, this thing is just what the doctor ordered for budget builds.
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Bought G.Skill RAM after 2018? You could claim up to $150 in free cash
A class-action settlement against G.Skill provides up to $2.4 million in funds to repay consumers who bought RAM.
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You'll love this 14-port Anker dock for your laptop (now 37% off)
The Anker Prime 14-Port Docking Station is amazing for any home office laptop setup.
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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Oh no, Intel is moving customer support to AI
Intel is migrating its support.intel.com site to lean more heavily on AI, which has already appeared in support chats. But is it the right move?
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LG's 32-inch 1440p 180Hz gaming monitor is a steal for $197
With this 34% discount on Amazon, LG's display is the perfect no-brainer option for gamers on a budget.
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This NZXT SFF case is CUTE
The new H2 Flow case isn't the smollest of beans, since it can handle a 331mm GPU. But with a mix of mesh and glass to show off the components, it sure is a looker.
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Is Pyrex glass the answer to long-term data storage?
Microsoft has advanced its Project Silica to the point where it can store data for up to 10,000 years on the type of commercial borosilicate glass used in cookware and in oven doors.
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Grab the 256GB Samsung Bar Plus USB flash drive for 37% off now
Flash drive deals have gotten rare thanks to the AI-driven storage shortage. Jump on this one while you can!
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Dell's 32-inch 4K OLED monitor with USB-C is just $400 today
This is the best deal I've ever seen on a 4K OLED, and it comes with bonuses like USB-C charging at 90 watts and spatial audio speakers.
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This Ryzen 7 mini PC is now $332: 16GB RAM, triple 4K, Windows 11 Pro
Normally $459, you can now get this Acemagician M1 mini PC for just $332 thanks to this Amazon price drop.
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5 secrets to getting a good PC deal in 2026
The current RAM crisis is painful, but many prices on the shelf are still good.
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This 40-inch 5K ultrawide monitor has never been cheaper (41% off)
Innocn's large 40-incher with an IPS panel is an excellent option for home offices. Get it now for $595 (was $1,000) on Amazon!
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