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Waiting for Nvidia RTX 4060? Another RTX 3060 GPU may arrive first

New leaks suggest Nvidia isn't entirely focused on releasing the RTX 4060, as a new RTX 3060 GPU with GDDR6X VRAM is apparently a thing. → Read More

AMD to show off its take on Nvidia DLSS 3 GPU upscaling at GDC

AMD is set to showcase its answer to Nvidia DLSS 3 at GDC 2023, and the event could give us a closer look at the GPU giant's Fluid Motion Frame tech. → Read More

Want The Last of Us Part 1 for free? Pick up an AMD GPU

AMD is giving away copies of The Last of US PC for free with select graphics cards, including the newly released Radeon RX 7900 XT and XTX. → Read More

Does Wild Hearts run on Steam Deck?

We tried out Wild Hearts on Steam Deck, and we've got bad news for any Monster Hunter fans wanting to play the Koei Techmo co-op adventure on the go. → Read More

Returnal system requirements

The Returnal PC requirements you need to meet the minimum and recommended specs for the former PlayStation 5 exclusive roguelike game. → Read More

AMD drops Ryzen 7000X3D gaming CPU price and release date

AMD's Ryzen 7000X3D gaming CPU range now has a solid price and release date, and the 7950X3D costs the same as its V-Cache predecessor. → Read More

Now is the perfect time for a Dead Space remake prequel

Here's why now is the perfect time for a Dead Space prequel that uses Motive's revamped mechanics and visuals to create the ultimate horror game prelude. → Read More

Best Dead Space Remake settings: gruesome PC graphics options

Revisiting the wretched halls of the USG Ishimura? Check out the best Dead Space Remake settings to boost fps and achieve gloriously gory gaming PC visuals. → Read More

Grab 59% off Logitech’s lavish League of Legends gaming headset

Looking for a gaming headset that boasts style and substance? You can pick up Logitech's League of Legends G PRO X for better than half price. → Read More

Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti GPU sales dominate AMD at German retailer

Figures for the German retailer Mindfactory suggest the Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti holds the popularity crown, as sales stats place it ahead of AMD Radeon RX 7000. → Read More

How to use your Google Stadia gamepad as a Bluetooth PC controller

Here's how to use your Google Stadia gamepad as a PC controller and switch from Wi-fi to Bluetooth mode using the online activation tool. → Read More

A Plague Tale Requiem patch adds ray tracing, but only for shadows

The latest patch for A Plague Tale Requiem enhances shadows using the power of ray tracing, but mentioned ambient occlusion settings appear to be MIA. → Read More

Ayaneo could take on Steam Deck using a next-gen discrete AMD GPU

Handheld gaming PCs normally feature an APU, but the Ayaneo Next 2 could use a discrete AMD graphics card to challenge the Steam Deck → Read More

Square Enix faces backlash over demanding Forspoken PC specs

Forspoken system requirements are under fire, as the PC specs list suggests most players will need to make substantial gaming PC upgrades to match the PS5 → Read More

Grab over $320 off this speedy 2TB Samsung SSD on Amazon

Looking for a speedy SSD that'll hold a chunk of your Steam Library? You can now grab 64% off the Samsung 970 EVO over on Amazon US → Read More

Lenovo Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti is coming, but only to Legion gaming PCs

Lenovo has unveiled an Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti graphics card, but the custom model will only come with Legion Blade gaming PC prebuilds → Read More

AMD’s Ryzen 7000X3D could be your date this Valentine’s day

It looks like the AMD Ryzen 7000X3D gaming CPU lineup is set to arrive this Valentine's Day, as a now deleted site update provides a solid release date → Read More

AMD Ryzen 7000 gaming CPU range is now available to buy

AMD Ryzen 7000 has landed on storefronts, and the gaming CPU trio costs less than 7000X while keeping Intel Raptor Lake contenders on their toes → Read More

Nvidia RTX 4070 box shows up online, minus the actual GPU

Nvidia RTX 4070 packaging photos suggest the unannounced graphics card is actually a thing, but the box doesn't contain an actual GeForce GPU inside → Read More

Nvidia reportedly gearing up to make RTX 4060 Ti and RTX 4070

Desktop versions of the Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti and RTX 4070 could enter mass production next month, and they'll allegedly use a cut down version of the AD104 GPU → Read More