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PCIe 6.0's thermal throttling plans could slam brakes on performance
An Intel-authored PCI Express driver is adding thermal controls to PCI Express, the main PC bus, to prevent overheating.
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Hades II’s musical flourishes are a hellish delight
Supergiant's roguelike sequel improves on the original in every way, but one boss fight is an example of fantastic sound design.
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Corsair's next purchase is sim racing specialist Fanatec
Fanatec will soon join Origin, Elgato, Scuf, and Drop in Corsair's stable of PC hardware brands.
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Microsoft retools the Windows Xbox app to play nicer on handhelds
Microsoft's Xbox app for Windows is introducing a "Jump Back In" interface for recently-played games, as well as a tweaked Friends menu.
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The one mechanical keyboard feature I can’t live without
If you're looking for a new keyboard and you want it to last, don't get one without hot-swap switch sockets.
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May GeForce be with you: Nvidia made an Admiral Ackbar RTX 4080
The custom-painted Admiral Ackbar GeForce RTX 4080 will go to one lucky winner, along with a comic book and Funko Pop.
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Sony surrenders: Helldivers 2 won't require PlayStation login on PC
After universal condemnation, Sony reversed a decision to require PC players to link their Steam accounts with the PlayStation Network.
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Razer's Editor's Choice-winning Basilisk gaming mouse plummets to $45
The Razer Basilisk V3 is well-loved among fans of PC shooters, including us. Today it's $25 off its regular price for an awesome deal.
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Helldivers 2 now mandates PlayStation accounts and PC gamers are MAD
The Sony-published game will require a PlayStation Network login, in addition to a Steam account, after becoming a sleeper hit.
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What are hybrid switches in gaming mice?
You've probably heard of mechanical and optical button switches. But what are hybrid switches in gaming mice?
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Nvidia makes GeForce Now easier to run on the Steam Deck
Nvidia has a new applet that will make the game streaming service as easy to launch as any regular Steam game.
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Nvidia's 'Premium AI' push for PCs claims GPUs rule, NPUs drool
If you want truly useful AI, Nvidia says you need a GPU, not a weaksauce NPU.
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Does lift-off distance matter in a gaming mouse?
Companion apps for gaming mice often allow you to change the mouse's lift-off distance. But what is lift-off distance? And does it really affect gaming performance?
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This award-winning Corsair keyboard is an even better deal today
The Corsair K70 Core is already the best value for a full-sized gaming keyboard, but today you can get it for just $80 with a free wrist rest
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Thirsty modders put Baldur's Gate III romance in Stardew Valley
Soon you'll be able to smooch with Astarion on your cozy, pixelated farm.
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This stupid mistake in Logitech's AI-powered mouse is driving me mad
Logitech's Signature AI Edition M750 Wireless Mouse offers something new: one-click access to ChatGPT, and its ability to rewrite your prose. But the Logi Prompt Builder app is coming to all Logitech mice and keyboards…with a frustrating flaw.
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Hungry for more Fallout? Come with me on a YouTube lore binge
Amazon's Fallout TV show is an amazing live-action version of the video games. But if you want to dig deeper into its radioactive world, YouTube is the best place to start.
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MSI Claw claims up to 40% performance boost with new driver, BIOS
MSI says that its new BIOS and a fresh Arc graphics driver from Intel can give its Steam Deck competitor some mad gains.
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Get Corsair's tiny, wireless, $150 hot-swap keyboard for just $64
The Corsair K70 Pro Mini Wireless launched at over $150, but it's on a deep discount at Amazon today.
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Killer deal: Get Skullcandy's noise-canceling wireless earbuds for just $50
The Skullcandy Rail ANC noise-canceling wireless earbuds are 50% off at Amazon today.
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Get one of my favorite Keychron keyboards for 53% off
The massive, aluminum-clad Keychron Q6 board is going for just a hundred bucks on Amazon's Woot right now.
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Are ultrawide monitors worth it?
An ultrawide monitor provides several benefits that enhance both work and play—but there are some drawbacks you should know about.
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How we test gaming headsets at PCWorld
Whether you're on the hunt for a budget gaming headset that will just get the job done, or something that the pros might use with all the bells and whistles, our team of reviewers has you covered. Here's how we review gaming headsets at PCWorld.
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Watch PCWorld build an invisible-cable desktop with Asus BTF parts
The war on cables is over, and the cables lost. You can follow Adam and Will as they build a full desktop PC with nary a cable in sight, thanks to Asus Back To Future parts.
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Why I never buy the best gaming hardware for my PC
Every gamer who's upgraded their gaming PC has been tempted to splurge on the best of the best hardware. But there's more than one reason why they shouldn't.
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My journey to NYC's mechanical keyboard mecca
Once a year keyboard nerds get together for a party in Queens, and I couldn't resist checking it out.
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Razer's new RGB mousepad is the shiniest mousepad ever
The Firefly V2 Pro uses a hard, frosted surface to spread its rainbow of LEDs all the way across your desk.
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PC maker offers a potential fix for crashing Intel CPUs
While Intel continues to investigate sporadic stability issues with its 14th gen and 13th gen, famed PC maker Falcon Northwest is offering stopgap advice for some.
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Logitech's new mouse summons AI with a button push
The Logitech Signature AI Edition M750 Mouse includes a dedicated AI key that launches a tool designed to quickly edit and rewrite text using ChatGPT.
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Gigabyte's 'Xtreme Ice' RTX GPU and motherboard will deck out your PC
These ridiculous components include tiny LCD screens, crystalized titanium covers, and gold. Just straight-up gold.
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How we test gaming mice at PCWorld
Choosing a gaming mouse can be a big decision, especially when some mice can cost over $150. That's why we evaluate every facet of a mouse, from design to comfort to button layout to customization and price — so you can easily land the right mouse for your gaming needs.
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Apocalypse, now streaming: Elgato debuts SPECIAL edition Fallout gear
Elgato's Stream Deck controller, Wave DX microphone, Wave XLR mixer, and Wave Mic Arm now come with Vault-Tec branding.
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This weird Asus motherboard with SO-DIMM slots is an abomination
One Twitter user found a motherboard that's sporting a shocking array of disparate parts, apparently installed at the factory.
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Logitech’s new gaming keyboard is tiny, optical, and expensive
The Logitech Pro X 60 is stylish and wireless, but it's also way more expensive than competitive models offering more features.
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Razer Blade 18 pairs a drool-worthy 4K display with Thunderbolt 5
Razer's latest Blade 18 laptop combines a 200Hz 4K panel with the first showing we've seen of Thunderbolt 5, all within a top-of-the line gaming laptop.
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Acer's new Helios and Nitro gaming laptops pack all the latest chips
Three new models come in 14-inch and 16-inch flavors, with the latest CPUs and some budget-minded graphics options.
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Windows 11 is holding gaming handhelds back
Windows handhelds currently cop a lot of flak from users for problems they face, which can largely be put down to the fact that Windows isn't optimized for the devices. So, will we soon see a dedicated version just for them?
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Absurd deal! Get this $650 RTX-powered HP gaming laptop before it's gone
This HP Victus 15-inch laptop is definitely on the budget side, but a couple of cheap upgrades can seriously boost its value.
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Is a mainstream laptop good enough for gaming?
Is your standard mainstream laptop powerful enough for gaming? You'd be surprised by its capabilities.
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Get Outer Worlds for free, and every Fallout game for just $25
Today the Epic Games Store is offering The Outer Worlds for free, and every good Fallout game (plus Fallout 76) is in a super-cheap bundle at Fanatical.
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Ads are coming to Discord, and gamers are already planning to block them
Discord's "Sponsored Quests" will give you digital goodies for streaming game sessions to your friends…but it's still targeted advertising.
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Razer's blazing-fast Basilisk gaming mouse is 43% off today
The Razer Basilisk V3 gaming mouse is wickedly fast and currently 43 percent off of the original price.
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Asus' Windows-based Steam Deck rival, the ROG Ally, drops to $399
If you like to game on-the-go, you've come to the right place. The Asus ROG Ally is $100 off at Best Buy right now.
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Score this RTX-powered Acer Predator gaming laptop for $800
Best Buy is offering deep discounts on multiple variations of the 16-inch Helios Neo laptop, with a carry sleeve thrown in to boot.
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What a $1,000 gaming laptop really gets you
If you're in the market for a budget-friendly gaming laptop, you've come to the right place. Here's what a $1,000 gaming laptop will get you.
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Can you play Dragon’s Dogma 2 on Steam Deck?
Dragon's Dogma 2 is barely playable on the Steam Deck natively, but thankfully there is a workaround!
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Nab this spacious SteelSeries gaming keyboard for just $35
The SteelSeries Apex 3 gaming keyboard is spacious, quiet, and $15 off right now.
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Will's PC is crashing on Fortnite — let's fix it!
Will Smith's Core i9-powered gaming PC should be able to destroy Fortnite, but it's crashing consistently. He takes it into the PCWorld lab to nail down the issue.
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The Full Nerd: Nvidia shows off how AI NPCs can revolutionize gaming
Nvidia Product Manager Seth Schneider comes on the podcast to show off the company's ACE generative AI system for game devs.
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