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Get Samsung's rugged and reliable portable SSD for 40% off right now
The 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB models of the Samsung T7 Shield are all on sale for at least 40% off on Amazon right now.
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Nvidia DLSS 3.0 will make CPU dependence a non-issue in Stalker 2
Nvidia's latest benchmarks pit DLSS 3.0 against non-DLSS 3.0 results in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl — and what they show is quite impressive.
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SilverStone's beautiful retro PC case is beige with faux floppy drives
This full ATX-compliant nostalgic throwback is based on the NEC PC-9800, and it's coming to a store near you… so long as you're near Japan.
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This mini PC is ideal for productivity fiends, and it's now just $271
The Beelink SER5 mini PC is 25 percent off an already low price.
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Black Friday Thunderbolt dock deals: What to expect, early sales
Early Black Friday deals on Thunderbolt docks are here, as retailers try to clear their shelves of older hardware. We'll tell you which ones are worth buying and why.
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If your gaming mouse doesn’t get this one thing right, you’re toast
There's one thing you should look for in a newly released gaming mouse above all other things.
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AMD claims Ryzen AI 300 blows away Intel in gaming by 75 percent
AMD released benchmarks on Thursday showing that its own Ryzen AI 300 chip destroys Intel's latest Lunar Lake chip in gaming.
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The first mini PC with a Ryzen 370 CPU is here and it's a tiny beast
The GMKTec EVO-X1 has one of the best laptop processors around. But it won't be cheap or easy to find outside of China.
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Wonky USB hubs be gone! Raspberry Pi now has an official hub
Raspberry Pi has once again expanded its list of official Raspberry Pi branded accessories, releasing an official USB 3 Hub for users.
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Behold! The cheapest OLED monitor I've seen, and it doesn't suck
I wouldn't say $430 is "cheap" for a 27-inch monitor, but it's definitely the lowest price I've seen for an OLED option like this.
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GPU sales to hit $100 billion in 2024
You get three guesses as to which company is making most of that money, but you'll only need one.
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Our favorite 2TB Samsung T9 portable SSD is now 35% off
The 2TB version of the Samsung T9 portable SSD is on sale for under $200 on Amazon.
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This perfect-for-laptops 2.5K portable monitor is 26% off today
This 16-inch Arzopa monitor with IPS display is down to just $126 on Amazon right now.
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Get 30% off Logitech's newest MX Master mouse with a free carrying case
You can get an MX Master 3S for just $70 if you agree to a couple of free software trials. Just make sure to cancel them and pocket the discount.
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This speedy 1TB Samsung SSD is only $70 ahead of Black Friday
The Samsung 990 EVO SSD is a stunning 53% off on Amazon right now.
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Beware: Intel voids warranty for liquid metal, even for crashing CPUs
One modder found their warranty void, even after recent extensions, because liquid metal had corroded the printed label.
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The Nvidia App leaves beta. Goodbye, GeForce Experience
With graduation to a full release, the Nvidia App is almost ready to replace GeForce Experience.
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I switched to an ultrawide monitor. It's a bigger change than I expected
Switching from a dual-monitor setup was mostly good, but it came with some pains and hiccups.
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24 work-from-home tech products that will supercharge your office
Looking to upgrade your work-from-home setup? We've got you covered with the best tech products to help transform your home office into something your coworkers can only envy.
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Intel pledges to 'fix' Arrow Lake after launch 'didn't go as planned'
Intel vice president Robert Hallock said on Friday that Intel is investigating what went wrong with its Arrow Lake desktop processor launch, and that it would fix it.
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AMD's desktop CPU share soars 10 percentage points in a year
A new report reveals unit share increases for AMD CPUs across the board, with strong increases in desktop and server chips. Intel's share falls, because of slower CPU purchases.
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Save over $600 on LG's 39-inch ultrawide OLED gaming monitor
Amazon is selling this size-boosted OLED ultrawide display for under $900 right now.
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Intel slapped with class action lawsuit over crashing CPU fiasco
One New York man, and potentially thousands of others, want Intel to pay for failing to disclose issues with 13th- and 14th-gen chips.
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AMD's Ryzen 9800X3D is an instant hit, selling out everywhere
The new gaming-focused upgrade to the Ryzen 9000X family is sold out after fantastic initial reviews.
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Which laptop parts are (and aren't) worth upgrading? What you need to know
You can't upgrade everything in a laptop, but these three parts offer the most potential gain and are worth considering.
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This powerful gaming mini PC just dropped to its best-ever price: $249
The Acemagic AD08 gaming-capable mini PC packs a serious punch for this price.
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Create your own ultrawide setup with two of these $70 Dell monitors
This 21.5-inch Dell SE monitor is 22% off at Dell.com. With two of them, you can have a budget ultrawide feel.
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Samsung's fast USB-C flash drive is only $19 for 128GB right now
This USB-C flash drive connects to pretty much anything. It's the perfect tool for moving files around — and it's cheap!
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My favorite fast-charging laptop power bank is 34% off right now
The Baseus Blade 2 power bank is just under $53 on Amazon.
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What's the difference between OEM and SI PCs? A build master explains
Build master Braethorn joined us in the PCWorld studio to break down the differences between original equipment manufacturers and system integrators.
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Nvidia is working on Arm processors for Windows, according to report
Nvidia hopes to supply full SoC boards to PC manufacturers and compete directly with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X series.
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'It really is a one off': Lunar Lake's integrated RAM won't happen again, Intel CEO says
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger calls Lunar Lake a 'niche' product whose importance grew once AI became critical. But Intel has no plan to repeat its integrated DRAM with other chips.
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Intel lost more money than it made last quarter
Intel made over $13 billion for the third quarter of 2024. But it recorded even more in losses, even though they were mostly on paper.
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Score this powerful Ryzen mini PC with triple 4K support for $309
This Beelink mini PC is 21% off on Amazon right now.
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This MSI monitor deal finally makes OLED (kinda) affordable
This 27-inch 1440p gaming monitor is among the cheapest we've ever seen for an OLED.
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AMD's hotly anticipated Ryzen 7 9800X3D gaming CPU gets official
AMD announced the Ryzen 9800X3D, its next-gen processor for gaming and content creation, which uses its 2nd-gen V-Cache to achieve higher performance using the same power constraints as its predecessor.
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Why I’m rooting for Intel's new Core Ultra laptops
Intel's mobile-first Lunar Lake chips look set to turn around a bad run for the company.
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This high-speed 1TB 'flash drive SSD' just hits its best price ever
The SK Hynix Tube T31 is one of our favorites, and right now it's only $62 on Amazon.
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The legendary Logitech G502 wireless gaming mouse is 41% off right now
The Logitech G502 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse is down to $88 on Amazon.
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Samsung's top-tier 49-inch OLED ultrawide monitor is $720 off again
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor is back on sale for $1,080 on Amazon.
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'This is the strongest PC portfolio we've had': AMD schedules next-gen GPUs for early 2025
AMD chief executive Lisa Su offered an updated timetable for her company's next-gen GPUs with RDNA 4, positioning them as part of the company's strongest PC product portfolio ever.
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Security flaws found in all Nvidia GeForce GPUs. Update drivers ASAP!
If you have an Nvidia GeForce graphics card, you need to download the latest driver updates now.
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Samsung's rugged, ultra-fast 2TB portable SSD is $100 off right now
The 2TB version of the Samsung T9 portable SSD is down to $200 on Amazon.
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AMD's Ryzen 9800X3D specs and details are leaking everywhere
More than a week ahead of its official announcement, we're seeing retailer listings, specs leaks, and even early benchmarks.
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Asus' blazing-fast IPS gaming monitor is on sale for $229 today
This 24.5-inch Asus ROG Strix gaming monitor with 310Hz refresh rate is 23% off on Amazon.
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This opulent 1TB portable SSD just dropped to its best all-time price
The SK Hynix Beetle X31 is on sale for $65 on Amazon.
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Save 35% on Samsung's 32-inch 1440p IPS gaming monitor today
The Samsung Odyssey G50D is big, sharp, fast, accurate… and $150 off on Amazon right now.
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Warning! Most Windows power settings slow Intel's new CPUs to a crawl
Intel's latest Core Ultra processor, Arrow Lake, suffers from a severe performance drop when run in anything but the "High Performance" mode within Windows 11.
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Samsung's super-fast 1TB microSD card is back to its best-ever price
The 1TB version of the Samsung Pro Plus microSD card just dropped to $100 again on Amazon.
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