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This remarkably powerful mini PC is on sale for just $299
The Acemagic AD08 mini PC comes in several powerful configs and they're all priced down right now.
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Get this ViewSonic USB-C portable monitor for a shockingly low $51
With an extra discount from eBay, this refurbished portable monitor is the best price we've ever seen from a major brand.
News
You can now paint happy little trees with multicolor thermal paste
Cooler Master showed off a new way for PC builders to one-up each other: a CPU painting with multicolor thermal paste.
Reviews
Adata 970 Pro PCIe 5.0 SSD review: Fast and fan-tastic!
Adata's 970 Pro, sporting a fan-cooled heatsink, delivered some record-setting results, as well as some middling ones (for a top-shelf DRAM design).
Tip
Why a cheap motherboard is probably all you need
When building a PC, many users tend to invest in high-end motherboards. In reality, most boards offer everything you'll need at a more affordable prices.
Deal
Snag this Razer keyboard for 68% off and see what all the fuss is about
Yeah, this keyboard could get you banned in Counter-Strike — and you can get it right now for $170 off original price.
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Save $700 on this RTX 4070 gaming PC that's absolutely stacked
This iBUYPOWER Y60 gaming PC has an insane config for just $1,399 at Walmart.
Reviews
Razer DeathAdder V3 Hyperspeed review: Buckle up, it's fast!
The Razer DeathAdder V3 Hyperspeed gaming mouse is comfortable, maneuverable, and quick off the mark.
News
Ryzen 9000 performance boost now available to all Windows 11 users
A new update to Windows 11 23H2 unlocks the next-gen AMD CPU performance previously reserved for Windows Insiders.
Deal
This Samsung USB-C flash drive is tiny, fast, and only $18 right now
For a limited time, you can grab this 128GB Samsung USB Type-C flash drive on sale at Amazon.
Reviews
MSI MPG 341CQPX review: A gorgeous gaming ultrawide display with USB-C
The MSI MPG 341CQPX is yet another QD-OLED ultrawide, but it improves on its predecessors with better HDR, a 240Hz refresh rate, and USB-C port with 98 watts of Power Delivery.
Deal
Get Logitech's deluxe MX Master 3 mouse for over 50% off
It's one of our favorite PC mice and it's on sale for half off its original retail price.
News
Meet Hex: An active CPU cooler when needed, passive when not
Phononic is the latest cooling solution to offer a new twist on cooling chips for PCs and data centers. Is it just a Peltier cooler, or is it something more?
Deal
Grab this 49-inch OLED ultrawide monitor at an insane discount
MSI's massive OLED ultrawide with double 1440p resolution and USB-C video is almost the same price as a 34-incher.
News
Linux OS market share climbs towards 5% — thanks, Steam Deck!
It's still no "Year of the Linux Desktop," but the open-source OS keeps climbing as it's boosted by the Steam Deck's popularity.
Deal
My favorite compact Logitech keyboard is on sale for $80 right now
The Logitech MX Keys Mini has low-profile keys and a tiny table footprint — and it's 20% off on Amazon right now.
Updated
AMD talks Ryzen 9000 controversy: 'We were as puzzled' as reviewers
AMD's David McAfee joined our Full Nerd podcast to wade deep into the differing benchmark results seen by the company and independent reviewers.
News
Whoa! Ryzen 9000 CPUs get a huge gaming bump in Windows preview build
Initial benchmarks on the new Windows Insider build, which AMD said would unlock the CPUs' full performance, show definite and sizeable gaming improvements.
Feature
How to check your graphics card’s GPU temperature
Knowing your graphics card's GPU temperature is vital when your PC keeps overheating, or when you try your hand at overclocking. Here's how to check your GPU temperature.
Feature
AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs: 8 must-know details before you buy
Confusion and controversy have colored the launch of AMD’s next generation of processors—here’s everything you need to know about Ryzen 9000 CPUs.
News
New Asus motherboard makes swapping graphics cards so much easier
Do you hate trying to swap out a graphics card inside a crowded PC? If you do, this super-simple GPU retention mechanism that Asus is showing off is going to improve your experience immensely.
Deal
Get 8BitDo's NES-inspired retro keyboard for just $60 right now
The Retro Keyboard looks great while packing great wireless and high-end parts. It's currently 40% off via Woot.
News
Shrinkflation is hitting Nvidia's RTX 4070 graphics card
Nvidia's new RTX 4070 model will use slower GDDR6 memory but won't drop in price.
Opinion
Why you shouldn’t skimp on your gaming PC's case
The case is usually the last thing you think of when building a gaming rig. But there are good reasons why you should never skimp on this important piece of hardware.
Reviews
Gigabyte MO34WQC review: A generically great QD-OLED monitor
The Gigabyte MO34WQC is a generically great QD-OLED display. Unfortunately, opting for its dull design doesn’t save you any cash.
Deal
Get a 27-inch IPS gaming monitor for just $176 with this deal
This budget-friendly Gigabyte gaming monitor is on sale at Newegg, and you can save even more if you check out with Zip.
News
Samsung tries glasses-free 3D again with new gaming monitors
The Odyssey 3D uses lenticular display panels and eye-tracking tech, but we don't know if it'll actually make it to market yet.
Reviews
Kingston NV3 review: Amazing real-world SSD performance for the price
While its synthetic benchmark numbers were strictly Gen 4, the Kingston NV3 was faster in our real-world transfers than many DRAM designs, including Gen 5 types.
Deal
Samsung's 128GB mini flash drive is dirt cheap right now
The 128GB version of the Samsung Fit Plus is just $15 on Amazon today.
Updated
14 back-to-school gadgets you didn't know you needed
Laptops often take center stage when preparing for a new academic year, but other helpful tech gear can ease the demands of school, too.
News
AMD's Ryzen 9000 patch boosts performance on Windows 11
AMD explains why Ryzen 9000 processors didn't live up to its own claims and issues a performance patch for its Zen 5, Zen 4, and Zen 3 CPUs.
Deal
This i9-powered mini PC packs a punch, and it's under $500 right now
Save big on the Acemagic F1A mini PC, a powerhouse for any home office.
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Grab LG's super-fast OLED gaming monitor for just $567 today
If you want an OLED that can step up for esports competition, this deal from LG might be the one you've been waiting for.
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This speedy 1TB SSD looks like a flash drive — and it's absurdly cheap
The SK Hynix Tube T31 is a continued favorite of ours and it's on sale for just $70 at Amazon right now.
News
Asus microsite confirms Ryzen 9000 X3D chips are on the way
The URL and metadata of an Asus motherboard site confirms 9000 series CPUs with AMD's celebrated V-cache are coming.
News
Using the wrong keyboard in Counter-Strike might get you banned
Valve has come out against the contentious Snap Tap feature for adjustable actuation keyboards.
Reviews
Lemokey G1 Wireless review: 8,000Hz polling rate and mad maneuverability
The Lemokey G1 Wireless gaming mouse is lightweight, moves like a dream, and has a killer 8,000Hz wireless polling rate!
News
New Nvidia G-Sync monitors won't need a separate module anymore
Nvidia and MediaTek are partnering up to bring new gaming monitors that ditch the separate hardware needed for full Nvidia-powered frame syncing.
Tip
Long live the hard drive: Why HDDs are still far from obsolete
Despite the impressive advantages of SSDs, classic hard disk drives (HDDs) still remain relevant today.
Deal
Our favorite low-cost ultrawide monitor is now cheaper than ever
One of PCWorld's favorite budget gaming monitors is down to its lowest price yet on Amazon.
News
Meet xMEMS, a challenger to AirJet's radical solid-state chip cooling
Frore's AirJet introduced the concept of silicon "chips" that could cool others via MEMS technology. Now xMEMS, which has used MEMS as earbud speakers, is entering the chip-cooling market, too.
Deal
Our favorite portable SSD is on sale for its lowest price yet
The SK Hynix Beetle X31 is currently available at its best-ever price on Amazon.
News
This tiny Raspberry Pi-powered Dell PC just sent me back to the 90s
A designer lovingly recreated a classic beige box PC in miniature on YouTube, right down to the stickers and CD-ROM volume wheel.
News
Windows bug? AMD's Ryzen 9000 CPUs perform better on admin accounts
You can eke out more performance from AMD's latest CPU generation, but the drawbacks aren't worth it.
Deal
This $130 portable monitor is on sale for an absurdly low $60
The 15.6-inch Arzopa portable monitor is currently on sale for 54% off on Amazon.
How-To
6 simple tweaks that maximize your SSD's performance
Use these tips and tweaks to boost your SSD's speed and wring every last drop of performance out of it.
Deal
This Viewsonic USB-C monitor is a huge steal at just $70
Looking for a monitor with USB-C video support at the absolute lowest price possible? This Woot refurbished deal is just for you.
Reviews
HiDock H1 review: A disappointing USB-C dock, but with big potential
The HiDock H1 is largely unique: It's designed almost as a speakerphone, with AI transcription capabilities that supplement its role as a USB-C docking station. It delivers a lot, but still leaves you wanting more.
News
Watch our comprehensive AMD Ryzen 9000 review, focused on productivity
Check out how all the new Ryzen chips compare to last-gen and Intel models in Gordon's exhaustive video breakdown.
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