Display maker BOE showcases world's first 600Hz gaming laptop
Definitely a case of diminishing returns
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PCI-SIG says it isn't to blame for melting 12VHPWR cables
PCI consortium says safety is up to manufacturers
A new graphics card tops the Steam survey for the first time since 2018
And it's not the RTX 2060
What just happened? The latest Steam survey has arrived with a big change: a graphics card has knocked the GTX 1060 off the top spot for the first time since January 2018. November was also an excellent period for AMD CPUs, which reversed a months-long trend of declines to grab an almost 4% user share back from Intel.
Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: True 4K HDR for Less
The Cooler Master Tempest GP27U has been a hotly anticipated monitor for gamers. This is the first sub-$1,000 4K gaming display with full array local dimming, bringing 576 zones of mini-LED goodness.
Opera GX: A browser for gamers and enthusiasts
Set limits on CPU, RAM, and Network usage, use Discord & Twitch from the sidebar, and connect mobile and desktop browsers.
GPU tariff exemption expires December 31, possibly increasing graphics card prices
GPU prices had only recently normalized
Valve will give away a Steam Deck every minute of the Game Awards
To those who meet these requirements
Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti emerges through Gigabyte listings and GPU die shot
More leaks and listings before an early January launch
Microsoft releases fix for game performance issues caused by Windows 11 22H2 update
The optional KB5020044 preview cumulative update is available now
Portal for RTX arrives as a free DLC on December 8
Ray tracing comes to Portal next month
In brief: A remaster of Valve's 2007 puzzle-platform game Portal is nearly complete. Nvidia has announced that Portal with RTX will drop as a free DLC for all Portal owners on December 8. It's available to wish list now over on Steam if you want to set a reminder for yourself.
Arma 3 dev says it is still being used to create fake news, offers tips for identifying game footage
WTF?! Footage of video games purporting to be real-life incidents, particular those from conflicts, is far from a new phenomenon. The practice has been increasing this year following the war in Ukraine, and it's often Arma 3 gameplay that's used as the fake footage. Now, developer Bohemia Interactive has addressed the circulation of these videos and explained how to tell real clips from fakes.
Gran Turismo creator says he is "considering and looking into" bringing the series to PC
Some competition for Forza?
Half-Life Alyx mod Levitation adds hours of must-play content to the VR staple
A free campaign mod for Valve's seminal VR experience
Nvidia might have killed off the RTX 2060 and GTX 1060
Two of the best-performing cards on the Steam survey
The Best Gaming Laptops - Holidays 2022
The problem with gaming laptops these days is not their lack of power or hefty size, it's that there's so much choice: Intel or AMD? Team Green or Team Red? Faster display or higher resolution? To help you pick the laptop most suited to your needs, we've updated our recommendations with the latest and greatest.
MSI teases super-ultrawide 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor
The OLED monitor market is finally heating up
The Best Gaming Monitors: 1440p, 4K, Ultrawide and HDR
Our picks for the best gaming monitors come after much testing to give you comprehensive advice on shopping the best models including 1440p, 4K, ultrawide and HDR gaming monitors.
The Witcher 3 next-gen update includes ray tracing, DLSS, photo mode, QoL improvements
Next-gen update arrives December 14
A Roblox Chrome extension downloaded by over 200,000 users contains a backdoor
Users should uninstall the Chrome extension "SearchBlox" immediately
PSA: If you have the popular extension SearchBlox installed on Google Chrome, you should immediately uninstall it, clear your cookies, and change your passwords for Roblox and Rolimons. The extension contained a backdoor designed to steal user credentials. Other websites you may have logged into with the extension installed may also be at risk.
Gabe Newell says his PC components come from multiple manufacturers, an openness that enabled the Steam Deck
Gabe's PC setup packs hardware from Nvidia, AMD, Samsung, Corsair, and others
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X vs. Intel Core i5-13600K: 54 Game Benchmark
Time for a massive benchmark comparison between the Ryzen 5 7600X and Core i5-13600K, covering 54 games across three resolutions using the GeForce RTX 4090.
Steam's annual Autumn Sale aims to keep you entertained during the holidays
Tens of thousands of titles are on sale
There will be 3.2 billion gamers in 2022, but revenue is set to fall for first time in 15 years
The pandemic effect is still being felt
Ubisoft is returning to Steam, starting with Assassin's Creed Valhalla on December 6
"Where did that bring you? Back to me."