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Crucial MX500 250GB SATA SSD

The SSD I’ve been recommending for over 5 years is reaching its untimely end

The Crucial MX500 is a certified legend in PC hardware, but its life is unfortunately coming to an end.
An AMD graphics card sitting on a pink background.

AMD is finally turning the corner with FSR 3

We've had AMD's FSR 3 tech for more than a year, but it finally feels like the upscaling and frame-generation tool is hitting its stride.
Fingers holding an Intel 285K.

As a PC gamer, 2024 just made me sad

As a PC hardware enthusiast who is also a gamer, this year didn't turn out the way I thought it would -- and that's a disappointment.
Key art for Arcane's Ambessa in League of Legends.

Project K is an upcoming League of Legends TCG and it looks like fun

Project K is Riot Games' upcoming League of Legends-inspired trading card game. It's set for a 2025 release, although the exact date isn't known.
The back of the Intel Arc B580 graphics card.

Intel Arc B580 vs. Nvidia RTX 4060: a one-sided showdown

Intel's new Arc B580 is superfast, but how does it compare to the wildly popular Nvidia RTX 4060? I found out.
The Intel logo on the Arc B580 graphics card.

Prices for Intel’s Arc B580 are already shooting through the roof

Intel's Arc B580 is officially out, but most models are already sold out online and scalpers are already stepping in to raise the price.
Fortnite OG weapons

The best weapons in Fortnite OG: Chapter 1, Season 1 tier list

Fortnite OG is here, and the mode brings back the original Chapter 1, Season 1 weapons. Here are the best ones to use.
The Intel Arc B580 sitting among other graphics cards.

Intel Arc B580 review: a $249 Nvidia killer

Intel just kicked off the next generation of graphics cards with the Arc B580, and it's one heck of an introduction.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth running on the Steam Deck.

You can now buy a refurbished Steam Deck straight from Valve — if it’s in stock

The weather might be getting colder, but refurbished Steam Decks are available from valve at prices so hot, you won't need a jacket.
AMD RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT graphics cards.

Reviewers hated this AMD GPU. Here’s why I still recommend it

AMD's RX 7700 XT wasn't broadly loved when it released, but some key price drops have made it a fantastic option for 1440p gamers.
The storm king in Lego Fortnite Odyssey.

How to find the Storm King in Lego Fortnite Odyssey

The Storm King is the biggest, baddest boss in Lego Fortnite Odyssey. If you want to test your skills against this monster, we'll show you how to find it.
Fortnite at recommended settings

FTC issuing $72 million in refunds over ‘unwanted’ Fortnite purchases

The FTC is issuing over $72 million in refunds to Fortnite players as part of a settlement with Epic Games over predatory monetization practices.
Indiana Jones standing in a forest with a whip.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a PC killer — in the best way

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a rare win for PC releases, despite how much it might tax your hardware.
Characters fishing in LEGO Fortnite.

Lego Fortnite is getting a massive update, including a new game mode

Lego Fortnite remains one of the game's most popular modes, but a new update and the addition of a social mode give players even more options.
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This $20 accessory should be in the stocking of every PC gamer

PC gamers are always difficult to shop for, but any PC gamer will appreciate this simple $20 accessory as a gift.
Valve Steam Machine Controller hands on in use

Valve’s Fremont could be the successor to the Steam Machine

After stumbling across a reference in the latest Steam Deck kernel, a Reddit user suggested a new (and long-awaited) Steam Machine could be in development.
Two intel Arc graphics cards on a pink background.

It’s finally time to stop ignoring Intel GPUs

Intel is releasing its second generation of discrete graphics cards next week. Here's why you should keep an eye on them.
A barbarian character in Path of Exile 2.

Path of Exile 2 bugs making you feel exiled? Fixes are on the way

Path of Exile 2 is now out in early access, but it was a bumpy start. The team at Grinding Gear Games have laid out their approach to fixing the bugs.
Key art for Fortnite's new first person shooter mode Ballistic.

Fortnite is finally getting a first-person mode next week

Ballistic is the long-awaited first-person shooter mode for Fortnite, and it's out next week.
Fortnite OG Key Art

It only took 20 minutes for Fortnite OG to pass 1 million players

Fortnite OG released this morning as a permanent fixture to the game's lineup, and it broke 1 million players in 20 minutes.
Indiana jones buried in the sand.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle proves Nvidia wrong about 8GB GPUs

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle looks great, but Nvidia's low VRAM capacity struggles in the game.
Concept art from Eve Frontier

EVE Frontier brings fresh new elements, including blockchain, to EVE universe

EVE Frontier is a darkly welcoming entry in the EVE universe and offers a perfect starting point for new players, all while introducing unique gameplay elements.
The Ryzen 5 7600X sitting among thermal paste and RAM.

Black Friday’s best PC hardware deal is still live, and you’re sleeping on it

Even after two weeks, the best PC hardware deal I've seen during Black Friday and Cyber Monday is still live. Here's why you should buy it.
Fortnite OG Key Art

Epic Games just gave Fortnite veterans the best gift: permanent OG mode

The fan-favorite mode Fortnite OG is coming back, and this time for good.
The RTX 4080 in a running test bench.

A PC ‘recession’ could make hardware way more expensive, says researcher

Proposed tariffs on China and Mexico could lead to a PC market recession, according to a GPU market researcher.
A hand grabbing a graphics card.

Don’t bother with GPU deals during Cyber Week. Do this instead

You might be holding out to score a deep GPU discount on Cyber Week, but I wouldn't suggest waiting for too long.
The Last of Us Part One running on the MSI MPG 321URX.

For $630, you may want to take the plunge on an OLED gaming monitor

Everyone wants an OLED gaming monitor, and now that you can buy one for $630, it's may be time to pull the trigger.
Thermal shield for the Steam Deck SSD.

You need to buy this 2TB Steam Deck SSD, which is $84 off for Cyber Week

Now is the best time to upgrade your Steam Deck storage thanks to an SSD that's close to 50% off for Cyber Week.
AMD logo on the RX 7800 XT graphics card.

AMD’s new GPU breaks cover in online calculator

A listing for AMD's unannounced RX 8800 XT has appeared online, and it includes some big hints about the GPU.
An exploded view of Intel's Arc A580 GPU.

Intel’s new $249 GPU brings 1440p gaming to the masses

Intel has a new graphics card with the Arc B580, and it wants to bring 1440p gaming down to just $249.
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Intel just stole a page from Nvidia’s DLSS playbook

Intel's new XeSS 2 feature brings frame generation and latency reductions, much in the same way as Nvidia's wildly popular DLSS 3.
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Cyber Week Alienware gaming laptop deals 2024: What’s still available

There are some big discounts on Alienware gaming laptops still sticking around from Cyber Monday sales.
An orc and human battle in Warcraft Remastered art.

GOG takes on Blizzard in a big win for game preservation

Blizzard has made another consumer-unfriendly move, but GOG has stepped in to keep Warcraft and Warcraft II available for owners in a less-expensive form.
AMD's RX 7700 XT in a test bench.

I found the one GPU deal worth buying on Cyber Monday

Most GPU deals are terrible on Cyber Monday, but this RX 7800 XT sale is one of the best I've seen all year.