Intel Arc graphics cards might be the new budget monsters
We’re getting closer and closer to a wide rollout of Intel’s first-gen Arc desktop graphics cards, or at least we should be. Initially the results of testing from the low-end Arc 380 […]
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AMD Ryzen 7020 ‘Mendocino’ CPUs aim to redefine budget laptops
AMD launched “Mendocino” on Tuesday, the first of its Ryzen 7000 Mobile processors that will extend into 2023. These new U-series chips use older AMD Zen 2 technology that debuted in Ryzen […]
Lenovo LOQ laptops, desktop woo PC gamers on a budget
Video games are big money — big enough that it’s worth trying to sell hardware to gamers, even if they don’t have very much money. That’s the idea behind budget gaming brands, […]
Budget GPU battle: GeForce RTX 3050 vs Radeon RX 6650 XT vs Arc A770
It’s the showdown you’ve been waiting for: All three players in the desktop GPU market, going head-to-head in the contentious affordable category. PCWorld contributor Keith May has gathered graphics cards from Nvidia, […]
Intel releases two new Arc laptop GPUs for budget gaming
Intel has quietly launched the Arc A530M and A570M for laptops, offering another option for low- to mid-range GPUs that won’t eat much of your budget. While Intel has confirmed the Arc […]
Gigabyte’s newest ultrawide could be a budget hit
34-inch ultrawide monitors, with a spacious 3440×1440 resolution, are a hit with gamers. (And PCWorld writers — I’m looking at one right now.) The extra-wide field of view is great for immersion, […]
LTX interview: Tips on how to build the best budget gaming PC
Building a PC is still the best way to save money versus a pre-built, and if you’re already saving money, you probably have a specific budget in mind. At Linus Tech Expo […]
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Go 3 takes another try at a budget laptop
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Go 2 allows Microsoft to take a another crack at the budget laptop market. It remains virtually unchanged from its earlier offering, simply providing an updated 12th-gen Core chip […]
What games can I play with budget graphics cards?
If you want to play current games on your PC, you don’t necessarily have to reach for a graphics card that costs $1,000 or more. You can also play current titles with […]
Google just gave Microsoft Surface a budget laptop beat-down
In the span of a long weekend in September I took two separate trips to New York City. First, to see Microsoft’s latest offerings for the Surface line, which took a backseat […]
