Whoa! Ryzen 9000 CPUs get a huge gaming bump with Windows 24H2
The launch of the Ryzen 9000 series was highly anticipated but arrived with a bit of a thud, at least amongst PC gamers. Initial reviews weren’t seeing much of an improvement over […]
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Are Chromebooks good for gaming? No… but actually also yes
Chromebooks are great for productivity, web browsing, and video streaming, and they’re doubly great because they tend to be pretty affordable. With a range of options from Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, and […]
Acer debuts new Nitro gaming laptops and a Steam Deck clone
Acer’s Nitro series of gaming laptops is one of the best sellers on the market, probably because it frequently dips below $1,000 despite all kinds of solid specs. At IFA 2024, Acer […]
Acer concept laptop’s touchpad pops out as a gaming controller
Gaming laptops used to be a bit of a punchline, but we’re long past the point where desktop elites can scoff at them. So, why not go all-in and make one that […]
Acer shows off a gaming monitor with ultra-fast 600Hz refresh rate
At IFA in Berlin, Acer announced what could be the world’s first consumer monitor with a full 600Hz refresh rate. The Nitro XV240 F6 is slated to release early next year, and […]
This cute mini PC is the ‘world’s smallest’ water-cooled gaming desktop
System builders in the small form factor (SFF) niche absolutely love cramming the most powerful parts into the smallest case possible, and making it look good in the process. But desktop manufacturers […]
AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Extreme will hit next-gen gaming handhelds in 2025
AMD’s Ryzen Z1 and Z1 Extreme chips power this generation’s popular Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go gaming handhelds, while a less-potent custom sibling of the chip shines inside Valve’s Steam […]
Logitech’s best gaming mouse turns metal for 10th anniversary
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Logitech’s popular G502 gaming mouse, the company has announced that it will be releasing a limited edition version with an aluminum body. Dubbed the G502 […]
Run ‘SteamOS’ on your desktop PC or gaming handheld with Bazzite
The Linux-based SteamOS and its Proton compatibility layer is the “special sauce” that makes the Steam Deck the best gaming handheld around, even after a few years of competition against newer hardware. […]
Intel’s Arrow Lake roadmap includes laptop gaming chips too
Intel’s “Arrow Lake” processor plans include both desktop and laptop chips, creating two new performance tiers atop its existing “Lunar Lake” laptop processors plus the Core Ultra 200S desktop processors it’s launching […]