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NVIDIA's next major update turns your RTX GPU into an automatic transmission — No new hardware at GDC 2026, but I'm excited nonetheless for these features

NVIDIA's time at GDC 2026 has largely been about showing off upgrades to current systems and tools, and I must admit I'm excited to see them in action. Here's what you need to know about the next steps for RTX.

NVIDIA Dynamic MFG

NVIDIA Dynamic MFG

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NVIDIA GeForce Now cloud gaming isn't my first choice, but the latest upgrades and games out of GDC have me interested — Is this the answer to rising hardware costs?

NVIDIA is busy unveiling its latest advancements at GDC 2026, and there's a lot of new information regarding its GeForce Now cloud gaming service. Here's what's coming down the line this year.

Steam Deck console with NvIdia GeForce Now interface on screeen

A look at NVIDIA GeForce Now on a Steam Deck.

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Did one of our favorite mini PCs just hit the lowest price of the year? GEEKOM offers excellent pint-sized Windows 11 Pro desktops for under $400 in its Spring Sales

If you're tired of your PC taking up so much space — or smashing a hole through your wallet — this discounted Geekom mini PC is the Spring sale for you.

Geekom A5 mini PC (2025)

The Geekom A5 mini PC has an SD slot on the side for easy access.

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We loved this fantastic mini PC with quad monitor and USB4 support, and now it's under $600 — perfect for a home office

The Geekom IT13 mini PC, with 16GB of RAM, a max CPU clock speed of 4.8 GHz in its Core i5 CPU, is now on a 29% discount exclusively on Amazon.

A closeup of the front side of the Geekom Mini IT13.

Save desk space while working or casually browsing the net with the Geekom IT13 Mini-PC.

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Popular storage giant Western Digital runs dry on consumer storage — AI data centers now take priority

Western Digital has confirmed it is sold out of hard drives for 2026, with firm purchase orders and long-term agreements driven by AI infrastructure demand. With cloud accounting for 89% of revenue, consumer supply is tightening and HDD prices have surged more than 45% since September 2025.

CHINA - 2021/04/24: In this photo illustration the American computer hard disk drive and data storage manufacturer Western Digital (WD) logo is seen on an Android mobile device with the word cancelled on a computer screen. (Photo Illustration by Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

CHINA - 2021/04/24: In this photo illustration the American computer hard disk drive and data storage manufacturer Western Digital (WD) logo is seen on an Android mobile device with the word cancelled on a computer screen. (Photo Illustration by Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

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The entry-level CPU we believe is "masterclass of performance-per-watt efficiency" is now under $200 — it has CPU Speeds of 3.9 GHz, 6 Cores, and more

Amazon has acquired a special 34% discount for the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, making one of the most affordable and power-efficient CPUs for PCs with RTX 4080 graphics cheaper than ever.

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X processor held in hand

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NVIDIA releases driver update for Maxwell and Pascal GPUs — it focuses only on security fixes, but it's still crucial for the older cards

Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta GPUs no longer receive Game Ready Driver updates, but that doesn't mean NVIDIA is ignoring them. If you have an older card, I recommend you grab this security update targeting five vulnerabilities.

NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti

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This powerhouse CPU with 8 cores and a 5.0GHz boost clock is off by 14% — a timely deal to upgrade your gaming PC with before prices get too extreme

Amazon is hosting a special 14% discount for the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, a mighty mid-range CPU that will castly your PC gaming experience with 8 cores, 16 threads, a max clock boost of 5GHz, and more.

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D close up

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Storage might join RAM on your PC shortage wish list — NVIDIA's new AI supercomputers will suck up millions of TB of SSDs to operate

NVIDIA's new Rubin AI supercomputers have arrived, and they're likely going to need millions of TB of NAND to scale out. Priced into the market or not, SSDs are likely about to become the next big short in 2026.

Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang speaks about the Vera Rubin AI platform during a question and answer session with reporters at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 6, 2026.

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NVIDIA plans to cut GeForce RTX production by up to 40% in early 2026 — Here's which graphics cards will be affected first

Another day, another blow dealt by AI. This time, it's a report out of China that NVIDIA plans to cut GeForce RTX GPU production by up to 40% in the first half of 2026.

ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5070 Ti

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Seagate’s Astro Bot Limited Edition HDD combines reliable storage with playful design — here’s how it stacks up in our review

Seagate's Astro Bot-themed game drive is a limited edition HDD that works for PC, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. But is it worth buying for PC? Our review.

A hand holding the Seagate Astro Bot Limited Edition Game Drive in ftong of a colorful background.

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It's the last day to grab this NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti below MSRP — price protection for Black Friday means you won't see a lower listing

NVIDIA's RTX 5070 Ti is an awesome GPU that can handle 4K gaming, and it's now below MSRP at Newegg with Black Friday price protection in place. Problem? The deal ends after today.

MSI Ventus 3X RTX 5070 Ti

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“This isn’t Pets.com” — NVIDIA CEO says the AI boom is built on real demand

It's easy to draw comparisons between the dotcom bubble and crash and the current AI boom that's sucking up billions of dollars of investments. Is there a chance it could pop? Sure, but NVIDIA's CEO doesn't think so.

President and CEO of Nvidia Jensen Huang speaks on AI at the return of American manufacturing at the Hill and Valley Forum at the U.S. Capitol on April 30, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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Geekom’s mini PC deal just got even smaller, thanks to our secret code — extra discount drops price to $475

I've tested several Geekom mini PCs and have found these devices to be reliable and convenient. Right now, you can use our special code to get a great deal on an already discounted mini PC.

Geekom IT13 mini PC on a desk below a monitor. A graphic reads "Windows Central Amazon Prime Day Deals."

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Lenovo’s Legion Go S handheld brings console‑style gaming and PC power into a sleek, portable design

Lenovo's entry-level gaming handheld is currently $50 off for Prime Day, making it more affordable than some other current-gen handhelds.

The Legion Go S resting on a chair with a dBrand screen protector installed on it.

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Don't waste your money on an expensive computer — a discounted Geekom mini PC can do the same job for less

I've tested dozens of Geekom mini PCs and have found that they are reliable and powerful little computers. Right now, you can get one at a discount thanks to these Amazon Prime Day deals.

A graphic that reads "Windows Central Deals on the left of the screen with a Geekom mini PC on the right of the screen.

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