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How do NVIDIA’s RTX 5000 GPUs perform without DLSS? We just got our first look.

The first of NVIDIA's RTX 5000 GPUs is expected at the end of January, and the company has released details surrounding non-DLSS performance. Here's what you need to know.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 render

Civilization VII should come with a health warning — I'm hopelessly addicted after my first hands-on

Civilization is a game series so legendary that I have to give any new entry a try. While Civ 6 was a bit of a bust, Civ 7 has been reshaped with significant changes that are proving to be well-implemented and meaningful. Here's a glimpse at the game after 20 hours of playtime.

Civilization 7

Battlemage win? Leaked Arc B570 figures suggest strong value for Intel's next GPU.

Intel is gearing up to launch its next Arc Battlemage desktop GPU on January 16, and a new leak suggests the Arc B570 won't be too far behind its B580 sibling.

Intel Arc Battlemage

I thought the RTX 5070 was my next GPU — this new tech has me reconsidering

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 GPU in my gaming PC is due for an upgrade, and I thought NVIDIA's RTX 5070 was the perfect match. However, one of the new RDNA 4 Radeon cards might be a better option if AMD can deliver on performance and pricing.

AMD Radeon RX 6800

Intel outlines five major issues affecting its latest desktop CPUs — could Arrow Lake be better for gaming than we thought?

Intel's "Arrow Lake" desktop CPUs didn't wow us with gaming performance, but we weren't getting the whole picture. Intel has now revealed the 5 main issues with solutions that are already underway.

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K in ASRock Z890 Taichi motherboard with Arctic cooler mount

Fellow Diablo 2 snobs: Path of Exile 2 is the game we've been waiting for

Path of Exile 2 is new on the scene, and it's giving me major Diablo 2 vibes. It's the first ARPG I've played other than Blizzard's masterpiece that captures the same feel, and I can't get enough.

Diablo 2 and Path of Exile 2

Intel renamed Arc Control to the most boring thing possible, but the update adds useful features for Battlemage GPUs

Intel's new Battlemage GPUs aren't the only new thing on the way. The Arc Control app has been renamed and updated with some new features and controls.

Intel Arc A750

Memory problems? The laptop with 32GB RAM I recommend to everyone hits $899 for Black Friday

I love HP's Envy x360 16 at any price, but Black Friday has made it way more affordable. With 32GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD to boot.

HP Envy x360 16 Black Friday

Dell's flagship gaming PCs won't get any cheaper for Black Friday: Starting at $1,199 for an RTX 4060 Ti

Eleven of Dell's Alienware R16 pre-built gaming PCs are on sale for Black Friday, with prices starting at only $1,199 for an RTX 4060 Ti.

Alienware Aurora R16 Black Friday deals

NVIDIA's RTX 3060 is hitting record lows on Black Friday: Top GPUs starting at $265

Black Friday is the perfect time to invest in a new GPU at a discounted price, and a bunch of NVIDIA's RTX cards are on sale.

Black Friday NVIDIA RTX deals

The coolest thumb drive I've ever seen is actually an M.2 SSD, and it's down to a new low for today only

Buying removable storage usually means you need to choose between portability and speed, but the Tube T31 from SK hynix solves that problem. It hit a new low for Prime Day, but that ends tonight.

SK Hynix Tube T31 SSD Flash Drive review

Amazon can't match this Prime Day gaming laptop deal at Walmart — Get an RTX 4060 and 165Hz display for $849

Gaming handhelds are hot right now, but you can spend just a tiny bit more and get a full gaming laptop with a QHD+ 165Hz display, RTX 4060, and AMD Ryzen 7 performance.

Lenovo Legion Slim 5 16 (Gen 9)

11 Prime Day laptop deals that I'd buy right now: Gaming, Copilot+, AI PCs, and more

I don't know if I've ever seen such deep discounts on laptops of all kinds. October Prime Day is already shaping up to be a great time to pick up a new PC, and it's only just started. I've put together a list of handpicked laptop deals that you can't miss.

Amazon October Prime Day laptop deals

Don't buy a pre-built gaming PC on Prime Day — AMD's $122 CPU is best for a budget build

Need a PC upgrade but don't want to spend large on a pre-built system? AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X, the CPU I still use in my gaming PC, just hit a new $122 low at Amazon for October Prime Day.

Amd Ryzen 7 5800x

This AMD gaming laptop with 144Hz display is hundreds less than a ROG Ally, but only while the deal lasts

Casual PC gamers can't miss this limited deal on an HP Victus gaming laptop, powered by AMD hardware; it's down to less than $500, making it even cheaper than our favorite gaming handhelds.

HP Victus 15.6

The ‘most efficient family of x86 processors ever’ has launched; here’s the best place to buy Intel’s groundbreaking new laptops

A new collection of AI PCs featuring Intel's Core Ultra Series 2 processors has launched, and Best Buy has dedicated a full page to the new hardware. Here's what you need to know.

ASUS Zenbook S 14 with Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)

A new AMD graphics feature massively increases framerates with AI tech for smoother gameplay, but there's a catch

AMD's AFMF 2 technology brings AI enhancements to your integrated graphics, significantly boosting frame rates in demanding games. Ryzen AI 300 CPU users can (probably) take immediate advantage, but there is a catch.

ASUS Zenbook S 16

The only Copilot+ PC I've really considered buying has never been cheaper

More Copilot+ PCs are headed our way in the near future, but Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Edge remains at the top of my list thanks to its combination of 2.8K AMOLED display, strong performance and efficiency, and sleek design.

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14

These are the MUST-SEE announcements for Windows PCs, laptops, and gaming at IFA 2024

IFA 2024 was a great showcase for the cutting edge of PC technology, and we saw a ton of great hardware during the conference. We've narrowed it down to nine top announcements and products, with Windows Central awards in tow.

Best of IFA 2024

Lenovo announces five new AMD laptops, but this one is my favorite

AMD is in season at Lenovo, with the PC maker announcing five new laptops with Ryzen chips. The ThinkPad T14s (Gen 6) might appeal most to me, but there's a lot more to unpack.

Lenovo IFA 2024 AMD laptops

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