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Boost your network speeds with this one-day sale on Netgear routers
Amazon has a one-day sale on Netgear routers and networking equipment as the Intel Gamer Days sales madness continues.
Score an ultra-fast 32-inch 1440p gaming monitor for $250
Walmart is selling a 32-inch LG UltraGear 1440p gaming monitor with fast speeds and AMD FreeSync for $250.
How to turn on AMD's Smart Access Memory for faster gaming performance
With the right AMD hardware, you can unlock extra gaming performance with a quick trip to the BIOS.
GameSir GK300 review: Wireless keyboard goodness, just not for gaming
A removable wrist rest, backlighting, and full-size layout help this wireless mechanical keyboard stand out.
Intel's Arc gaming GPU: Price, specs and availability
Intel Arc GPUs will face off against AMD and Nvidia rivals with hardware ray tracing and other key features. Read all about them here.
Today only, B&H has an LG 32-inch 4K gaming monitor for less than $300
B&H Photo Video is selling the FreeSync-enabled LG 32UK550-B for $275, but only until midnight ET.
Do you need an HDMI 2.1 monitor?
Computer monitors that support HDMI 2.1 are beginning to trickle into online retailers, but they're expensive. Do you need one?
How Intel integrated graphics leveled up while you weren't looking
Intel’s Iris Xe integrated graphics offers surprisingly good gaming chops for thin-and-light laptops, without the cost or weight of discrete options.
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Graphics cards ranked, from fastest to slowest
We've compared and ranked all the major consumer GPUs from Nvidia and AMD, starting with the fastest graphics card you can buy.
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6600 XT review: Simple is better
The Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 6600 XT is a simple, straightforward graphics card that focuses on good cooling and excellent performance, aided by a killer Trixx Boost software feature.
WD's bundling a speedy NVMe SSD with Battlefield 2042
Amazon is selling WD's 1TB SN750 SE NVMe drive and a game code for Battlefield 2042 for just $150.
The Xbox Wireless Controller rocks on PCs too, and it's on sale for $50
The Microsoft Store is selling the Xbox Wireless Controller for $50 in black only.
AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT review: A killer 1080p graphics card with pandemic pricing
AMD tuned the Radeon RX 6600 XT for ultra-fast 1080p gaming and it shines in that regard, but slower 1440p performance and a sky-high price curb our enthusiasm.
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Hands on: Xbox Cloud Gaming brings Xbox gaming to your browser, Xbox app
Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming beta is laggy and not the prettiest in places, but it's still a decent option if you can't find an Xbox Series S or X. It's also available on the Xbox app for Insiders.
Why does the Steam Deck run Linux? Blame Windows
The Steam Deck and its Linux-based software are the culmination of a decade-long "hedging strategy" by Valve after the Windows 8 disaster.
What is Valve Proton? The Steam Deck's live-or-die Linux software, explained
The Steam Deck's success will hinge on Proton, a Valve technology that lets Windows games run on Linux. Here's what you need to know.
Razer's Viper 8K Wired is on sale today at its best price yet
You can snag the Razer Viper 8K Wired for just $60 on Amazon right now, a $20 savings.
Asus ROG Falchion review: A wireless gaming keyboard that falls short of the target
The Asus ROG Falchion has a smart layout and long battery life, but its high price and lack of customization options hold it back.
The best benchmarking software for your PC
If you want to test your PC's chops or simply ensure its stability, this is the benchmarking software you'll need. Even better? Most are free.