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GeForce RTX 4060 vs. Radeon RX 7600: $300 (or Less) GPU Upgrade
An in-depth comparison between the Radeon RX 7600 and GeForce RTX 4060, both new GPUs selling at around $300, or a tad less. Although prev-gen GPUs tend to do better, in this direct battle, who wins?
Top 14 OLED Gaming Monitors Ranked
Having reviewed 14 different OLED gaming monitors so far, starting with the gigantic LG C1 48" a few years ago, it got us thinking: which of these OLED monitors are best, and how would we rank them?
Guide to Choosing a New CPU: 5 Key Questions Before Buying
When it's time for a CPU upgrade, it's crucial to assess your system and consider your specific needs first. In this article we ask five questions as a guide to assist you in choosing a new processor.
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT Re-Review: What Should Have Been
Let's pretend for a minute it's 2022 again, and the Radeon RX 7900 XT is just getting released. But in this scenario, the GPU is introduced with 9 months of driver development and $150 slashed off the MSRP.
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs. Intel Core i9-13900K
Here's an updated look at AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D when tested against Intel's best offering, the Core i9-13900K. Expect a head-to-head shootout in terms of gaming performance and power consumption.
Asus ROG Ally Review: Almost There, But Not Quite
Valve has managed to captivate the broader gaming public with the Steam Deck, so can Asus pick up the torch with the ROG Ally and persuade the masses that handheld PCs represent the future of PC gaming?
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 vs. RTX 4060 Ti: $300 or $400 GPU Upgrade?
Today, we're comparing the GeForce RTX 4060 with its more upscale sibling from a different silicon wafer, the RTX 4060 Ti, to determine if the Ti variant is worth the extra $100.
Acer Predator X27U OLED Review: 1440p 240Hz Gaming Monitor
The Acer Predator X27U is a high-end OLED gaming monitor with a straightforward name that is similar to other 27-inch gaming displays from LG, Asus and Corsair. Can the Acer differentiate?
Ducky One 3 SF Aura Keyboard: A Typist's Dream
While I spend a lot of time gaming, my main consideration when it comes to a keyboard is how good it is for typing. However, somewhat shamefully, I had never used a Ducky. Here are my impressions.
Goodbye to Graphics: How GPUs Came to Dominate Compute and AI
The days when GPUs were only used for graphics rendering in games are long gone. Join us as we look at how the processor became the dominant chip in compute and AI.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB Reviewed, Benchmarked
Despite our fondness for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, we can admit that just 8GB of VRAM is not enough for a $400 GPU in mid-2023. So what does the extra VRAM bring to the table?
Flash Sales Is the Way: GPU July Pricing Update
It's time for our monthly GPU pricing update, a series which we were hoping wouldn't still be relevant in the middle of 2023. Yet, here we are. What's been interesting most recently are flash sales for new and older graphics cards.
Once-Iconic Tech Products That Are Now a Fading Memory
#TBT Did you know that a floppy disk is more than just a save icon? Can you understand how a pencil and a cassette tape are related? Does the term 'VHS tracking' fill you with dread? What seemed like magic tech at the time, is now a distant memory that those under 20 can't believe was actually real.
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs. Radeon RX 6700 XT: Best Value 1440p GPU?
We've spent a ton of time testing the latest AMD and Nvidia mainstream GPUs, meant to be capable of 1440p gaming, however to summarize our experience, these new products have been extremely underwhelming.
How to Upgrade Your SSD (and Retain All Data)
Looking to upgrade your computer's SSD without having to reinstall Windows and all your apps? We've got you covered with this guide to cloning a boot drive.
Why Upgrading a Gaming PC Right Now is Almost Pointless
What if you want to upgrade an existing gaming PC? What are the options, and do they make sense? The big problem is that current-gen AMD and Nvidia GPUs don't move the needle forward.
Why Building a Gaming PC Right Now Might Be a Good Idea!
There's been some negativity towards new PC gaming hardware as of late, but instead of focusing on the bad, let's see why building a new gaming PC right now could be a good idea, particularly for those in need of a fresh setup.
reMarkable 2 and Type Folio Review: Almost There
I read somewhere that truly prolific authors write their documents on old typewriters. Writing on computers can be convenient, but they are riffed with distractions. Meet the reMarkable 2 and Type Folio.
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs. RTX 3060 Ti: 40 Game Benchmark
We're taking a second look at the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, but not because we think it's a graphics card that you should buy, but rather because we think it's completely lacking and you should avoid it.
GPU Architecture Deep Dive: Nvidia Ada Lovelace, AMD RDNA 3 and Intel Arc Alchemist
Three vendors. Three architectures. Three approaches to GPU design. Join us as we dive into their semiconductor hearts and see how Ada Lovelace, Arc Alchemist, and RDNA 3 contrast and compare.
Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Core i7-13700K: Top $400 Gaming CPU?
It's time for a classic AMD vs. Intel head-to-head gaming battle, comparing the Ryzen 7 7800X3D against the Core i7-13700K, both high performance CPUs and a close match in terms of pricing.
14 PC Games for Family Time Fun
It might be a rainy day, or you could have unexpected guests. Looking for some great PC games that the whole family can play and enjoy? Here are 14 great titles to choose from.
A Chat With Video Game Composer Christopher Tin
Grammy award-winning composer Christopher Tin is behind some of gaming's most iconic soundtracks, including Baba Yetu. We sit down with him to chat about how video game music has changed and where it's headed.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Review
The GeForce RTX 4060 is Nvidia's latest GPU priced at $300. The GPU maker claims this new graphics card is 20% faster than the RTX 3060, despite having a slightly lower MSRP. But is that truly the case?