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MSI X570 Godlike review: This all-powerful motherboard boasts rare features
The "Godlike" moniker on the MSI X570 motherboard should be a hint that this board is all-powerful, boasting a rare combination of enthusiast-level features. It's just not upgradeable beyond Ryzen 5000.
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Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme review: Glorious, luxurious motherboard excess
Asus Maximum Z690 Extreme motherboard pushes the boundaries of high end, with a feature laden beast and budget buster.
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Review: Asus's TUF 4K gaming monitor plays nice with all your consoles
Asus’s TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A monitor delivers crystal-clear 4K and plenty of ports (including HDMI 2.1) but whiffs on HDR.
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Alienware AW3423DW review: Quantum dot OLED renders rivals obsolete
Gamers, don’t hesitate. The Alienware AW3423DW's quantum dot OLED panel is a dark, brooding beast you’ll want to tame.
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Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus NVMe SSD review: Fast on PCIe 4, fast on PCIe 3
Sabrent's Rocket 4 Plus lives up to its name, delivering near top-tier performance at a mid-range price. The 2TB version outperformed the pricier Samsung 980 Pro.
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Dell S2722QC monitor review: Affordable 4K and USB-C, with sacrifices
Do you need excellent image quality or 4K and USB-C at an affordable price? The answer will determine if the Dell S2722QC is the right monitor for you.
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Intel Dragon Canyon NUC12EDBi9 review: Small form factor PCs made simple
This update to Intel's eGPU-sized gaming PC can better hold its own against DIY builds.
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AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS review: Game-changing performance for tiny laptops
Don't count out AMD just yet despite the arrival of Intel's 12th-gen CPUs.
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Tested: This wild gadget turns your laptop into a triple-monitor powerhouse
External displays for laptops have moved beyond single standalone devices. FOPO's "triple" dual-screen portable monitor looks like a road warrior's dream — but make sure it fits and you bring your charger.
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WD Black SN770 SSD review: Fast, affordable, and unusual
WD's price-competitive Black SN770 PCIe 4 NVMe SSD is an good performer and further evidence that DRAM-less (HMB) design has come of age.
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Apple M1 Max vs. Intel 12th-gen Core i9: Fight!
Bengals vs. Chiefs, Bud Light vs. Bud, Apple M1 Max vs. Intel 12th-gen Core i9—we do our part to carry on the long tradition of pointless partisan squabbling and rabid one-upsmanship.
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AOC AG254FG review: A 360Hz gaming monitor built for the pros
The AOC AG254FG display sports 1080p resolution and is capable of a ridiculously fast 360Hz refresh rate. But its appeal might be limited to only the most hardcore or professional gamers.
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Core i9-12900HK review: Intel 'Alder Lake' laptops crush the competition
Intel's 12th-gen "Alder Lake" CPU arrives to push aside Ryzen 9 and Tiger Lake H in laptops. Wade deep into the benchmarks in our comprehensive Core i9-12900HK review.
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Adata Atom 50 SSD review: Affordable with excellent real world performance
While not one of the fastest PCIe 4 NVMe drive in benchmarks, the Atom 50 scored big time in our real life transfers. The drive is PS5 compatible, but uses HMB which isn't supported by the PS5, so performance may not match our numbers.
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NZXT BLD Kit review: DIY PC building with training wheels
NZXT’s curated sets of components make it easy to put together a PC, but as we found out, you can still run into the headaches of DIY building.
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ViewSonic XG320Q review: A gaming monitor with Quantum Dot technology
The ViewSonic XG320Q is a great gaming monitor that edges out the competition due to its use of Quantum Dot technology. It isn't the most budget-friendly display, but it makes up for the above-average price tag with superior image quality.
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LG Ultragear 27GP950 review: A premium 4K 144Hz gaming monitor
The LG Ultragear 27GP950 packs 4K resolution, a super-fast 144Hz refresh rate, and HDMI 2.1 compatibility with next-gen consoles. The price is high, but features and quality like this never come cheap.
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Sabrent Rocket 4 review: An affordable PCIe 4.0 SSD with real-world skills
The Sabrent Rocket 4 is well behind the PCIe 4 curve in synthetic benchmarks, but delivers good real world performance. It's a good cheaper option for your PC or PS5.
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Kingston KC3000 SSD review: Chart-topping speed at a fantastic price
Kingston's KC3000 NVMe SSD is as fast as they come.
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Intel Core i5-12600K review: The new mainstream CPU champ crushes Ryzen
Intel erases any desire to buy a Ryzen 5 with the fantastic Core i5-12600K.
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AOC C32G2ZE review: An affordable 240Hz gaming monitor
With an affordable price tag and a lightning-fast refresh rate, the AOC C32G2ZE is a gaming monitor with great value—it's only held back by its mediocre resolution.
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Logitech MX Keys Mini review: The best tiny, wireless keyboard you can buy
Though it's awfully pricey, Logitech's top-of-the-line micro keyboard does just about everything right.
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Corsair MP600 Pro XT SSD review: Simply fantastic
Corsair's affordable MP600 Pro XT is a record-setting PCIe 4.0 SSD with a liquid-cooling option for a nice price.
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Silicon Power XD80 NVMe SSD review: Good performance for a great price
The Silicon Power XD80 delivers a lot of bang for the buck, though capacities other than 1TB are currently in short supply.
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Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro review: A wireless keyboard with gaming audacity
The BlackWidow V3 Pro solidifies a case for Razer as a premium keyboard maker. Wireless flexibility, high-quality switches, and a ton of extras make it worth consideration, even at a high price.
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Tested: Does Windows 11 nuke gaming performance?
Unlike other reports, we didn't see a drastic drop in gaming performance with Windows 11's VBS security switched on.
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HP Omen 25i review: Speedy 165Hz 1080p gaming monitor
The HP Omen 25i is a 24.5-inch 1080p gaming monitor with an impressive 165Hz refresh rate. It has the specs to be a decent gaming display, but there might be better value found elsewhere.
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Tested! Here’s how much the new Windows security features hurt PC performance
We tested Intel's 4th- to 11th-gen Core processors and AMD's Ryzen 5000 CPU with Microsoft's Virtualization Based Security feature to see how much performance was hurt.
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AOC CQ32G3SU: An affordable 1440p curved gaming monitor
The AOC CQ32G3SU is a budget-friendly 1440p monitor that packs some great gaming features into its 31.5-inch curved display.
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Adata XPG Gammix S70 Blade SSD review: A worthy Samsung 980 Pro rival
Adata's follow-on to the S70, the XPG Gammix S70 Blade replaces the older model's 96-layer TLC NAND with 176-layer NAND. It's a worthy competitor to the Samsung 980 Pro, and compatible with the PlayStation 5.
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Are all USB-C to USB-A cables the same? We compare two $12 Amazon Basics cables
Here's the Amazon Basics USB-C to USB-A cable you should buy, and the one you should skip.
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SK Hynix Gold P31 SSD review: The first 128-layer NAND drive is fast and affordable too
The P31 NVMe SSD from SK Hynix performs like a top-tier drive even though it's priced much lower. It's also first out of the gate with 128-layer TLC.
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Gaming laptop CPU showdown: Intel 11th-gen vs 10th-gen vs AMD Ryzen 5000
What's the best laptop gaming CPU: Intel 11th-gen, Intel 10th-gen, or AMD's Ryzen 5000? We compared them all in this knock-down, drag-out benchmark fight.
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GameSir GK300 review: Wireless keyboard goodness, just not for gaming
A removable wrist rest, backlighting, and full-size layout help this wireless mechanical keyboard stand out.
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Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6600 XT review: Simple is better
The Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6600 XT is a simple, straightforward graphics card that focuses on good cooling and excellent performance, aided by a killer Trixx Boost software feature.
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XFX Speedster Merc 308 Radeon RX 6600 XT review: It does one thing very well
The XFX Speedster Merc 308 combines a solid and attractive custom design with AMD's Radeon RX 6600 XT. Consider it if you want an ultra-fast 1080p gaming experience.
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Seagate Firecuda 530 review: It’s very, very fast
The Seagate FireCuda 530 NVMe SSD broke all our performance records over both PCIe 3 and PCIe 4. It's pricey, but worth it for those with the need for speed.
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AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT review: A killer 1080p graphics card with pandemic pricing
AMD tuned the Radeon RX 6600 XT for ultra-fast 1080p gaming and it shines in that regard, but slower 1440p performance and a sky-high price curb our enthusiasm.
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Ryzen 7 5700G review: AMD’s answer to the GPU shortage has arrived
AMD's Zen 3 -based Ryzen 7 5700G APU isn't cheap, but it offers awesome CPU performance and fair GPU performance.
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Asus ROG Falchion review: A wireless gaming keyboard that falls short of the target
The Asus ROG Falchion has a smart layout and long battery life, but its high price and lack of customization options hold it back.
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Intel Beast Canyon NUC11BTMi9 review: A bigger footprint shrinks this gaming PC’s appeal
Intel's gaming mini-PCs keep growing in size, pitting this eGPU-sized modular PC more squarely against DIY builds.
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Asus ROG Strix XG17AHPE review: A mobile monitor for gamers
The Asus ROG Strix XG17AHPE is a bit of a unique gaming monitor. It's a portable display that might measure only 17.3 inches, but packs 1080p resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate, which is faster than many standard panels.
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti FTW3 Ultra review: Pure souped-up power
The EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti FTW3 Ultra is an ultra-fast, power-chugging graphics card built to ride the bleeding-edge of performance—if you can afford it.
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Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX review: Mini-LED gaming monitors FTW
The Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX is a 32-inch monitor that comes with 4K resolution at 144Hz and even has added mini-LED backlights to help get you in the gaming mood. It's an outstanding monitor with features that are out of this world, at a price that is equally astronomical.
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Seagate Backup Plus Hub (8TB) review: Massive, fast external hard drive
The Seagate Backup Plus Hub is faster than smaller 2.5-inch drives, and the only route to double-digit terabytes at an affordable price point.
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Ryzen 5000 vs. 4000 vs. 3000: Which CPU is better for your laptop?
If you can't find a Ryzen 5000 laptop, could you settle for one with Ryzen 4000 or even Ryzen 3000 instead? We've tested all three and can tell you their pros and cons, and who should buy one.
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti review: A GPU for wild times
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is a decent graphics card that would be hard to recommend in normal times, but we're not in normal times.
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Core i7 vs. Core i9: Which high-end laptop CPU should you buy?
Is Intel's Core i9 really worth the extra cash?
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti review: Basically a 3090, but for gamers
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is essentially an RTX 3090 in all but name (and memory capacity).
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