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  • Batman standing in the rain in Batman: Arkham Knight with DLSS 5 enabled

    NVIDIA's controversial DLSS 5 is coming to RTX Remix to 'enhance' older games

    By Dave Meikleham 2 days ago

    The NVIDIA modding platform lets you remaster classic games with modern graphics, and now DLSS 5 is included.

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  • Person gaming on a PC.

    How to choose the right gaming monitor for you

    By Max Miller 3 days ago

    If you're looking for a gaming monitor upgrade (or even your first), here's what you should consider.

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  • WoW Forever Horde key art showing a Tauren hunter, Orc rogue, troll mage and Undead paladin preparing to enter Dalaran.

    With World of Warcraft: Forever, Blizzard had to reconnect with what made WoW great in the first place

    By Igor Bonifacic 3 days ago

    Making World of Warcraft: Forever was a unique challenge for Blizzard's developers.

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  • Xbox Series X and controller on black background.

    How much would it cost to build a PC similar to the Xbox Series S?

    By Max Miller 5 days ago

    The Xbox Series S offers a solid entry-level experience for those interested in console gaming. Here's what an equivalent gaming PC would cost you.

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  • An older Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics card installed in a PC.

    The simple reason hardware accelerated GPU scheduling isn't the best fit for cheap GPUs

    By Luke James 5 days ago

    Hardware accelerated GPU scheduling is one of those features many of us don't really think about, but it could cause problems for your old GPU.

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  • Top view a gaming gear, mouse, keyboard, joystick on black table background.

    Why your games take up way more drive space than expected (even when uninstalled)

    By Nimrod Aldea 6 days ago

    Even after uninstalling a game, there are often remnants of data left in your storage. Some you may want to leave, and some you should delete manually.

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  • Screenshot from VRChat showing two avatars in a futuristic space setting with blue and white lights.

    VRChat says it's not adding AI labels despite user survey showing people want that

    By Anna Washenko 7 days ago

    Trying to make everyone happy could make no one happy.

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  • The Acer Predator Atlas 5 gaming handheld is shown in a press photo

    Acer's Predator Atlas 8 gaming handheld finally launches at Best Buy on November 1 for $1,300

    By Steve Dent 10 days ago

    The Predator Atlas 8 gaming handheld PC is coming to the US after all on November 1st for $1,300.

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  • The Steam Personal Calendar feature.

    Steam rolls out Personal Calendar feature that constantly updates recommended games

    By Jackson Chen 13 days ago

    You can try out the new feature on the Steam store’s homepage.

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  • Close-up of CPU and RAM usage measured in a PC dashboard app.

    Which services can you safely disable to improve PC gaming?

    By Roger Fingas 13 days ago

    A lot of what Windows does out of the box isn't essential, and can waste your computer's power when you're trying to game.

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  • Text reading

    A new subscription service promises an evolving collection of 'bold and bizarre' indie games

    By Kris Holt 14 days ago

    Publisher Pantaloon says the Playbill won't feature games that use generative AI in any way.

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  • A Steam Deck LCD, with Disco Elysium on its screen, sitting on a shelf.

    How long can you expect your original Steam Deck to last?

    By Will Shanklin 16 days ago

    The original Steam Deck has been around for a while, but unless you only play the heaviest games, it should be great for some time more.

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  • A gamer wearing headphones playing a PC game at an NVIDIA sponsored booth.

    Don't throw away your old graphics card — here's what you can do with it

    By Jonny Evans 18 days ago

    An old GPU has lots of potential for a second life, from adding more horsepower to your current machine to crafting a purpose-built second one.

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  • A man playing at a desk on a gaming PC with a scary figure on-screen.

    Should you limit your FPS in games? Here's when it makes sense

    By Dave Meikleham 19 days ago

    While it's natural to want to get as many fps from your rig as possible, there are reasons to limit frame output from your GPU.

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  • Boy wearing headphones, smiling while looking at a laptop in his lap.

    These 6 retro sites let you relive the glory days of 2000s Flash games

    By Kari Paul 19 days ago

    Flash hasn't been around for over half a decade, but thanks to archivists, you can still enjoy this era of the internet.

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  • achievement sets

    Steam Achievement Sets will stop DLCs from ruining your 100 percent record

    By Mariella Moon 21 days ago

    Steam has launched Achievement Sets in beta.

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  • A teenage boy playing a first-person shooter on a gaming PC in a darkened room with accessories on the desk.

    How to boost your GPU performance without buying a new one

    By Dave Meikleham 24 days ago

    With an older GPU, you'll need to go without some of the fancy features, but you can still enjoy high frame rates with the right changes.

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  • A scene with multiple characters in Cyberpunk 2077, illustrating path tracing with DLSS 5 mod enabled.

    What is ray tracing in gaming and does it really make a difference?

    By Dave Meikleham 27 days ago

    Ray tracing makes light's behavior more realistic in supported games, but your PC has to use a lot of horsepower to make that happen.

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  • A mouse on a mouse pad.

    Razer’s Basilisk V4 Pro gaming mouse features a new tilt wheel and up to 275 hours of battery life

    By Lawrence Bonk 29 days ago

    The company also released the V4 Hyperspeed and a charging dock.

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  • 3DMark and CrystalDiskMark app windows running on a gaming laptop.

    4 simple benchmarks to test your PC's performance

    By Dave Meikleham 1 month ago

    PC benchmarks let you figure out exactly how your GPU, CPU and other components are performing so you don't have to guess.

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  • A black PS5 controller sitting on top of a MacBook.

    Can a MacBook handle heavy games? Here's what you should know

    By Filipe Espósito 1 month ago

    macOS is now a far healthier platform for gaming than it was just a few years ago, but it can't compete with Windows in many ways.

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  • The Sound BlasterX AE-5 sound card, lit up with RGB lights.

    When is it worth getting a sound card for your PC?

    By Roger Fingas 1 month ago

    Whether or not adding a sound card makes sense really depends on how you're regularly using your PC.

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  • Men wearing headphones playing video games in a dark room.

    What causes screen tearing and how can you fix it?

    By Max Miller 1 month ago

    Screen tearing is a distracting and ugly problem, but you have several ways to combat it to keep your games running smoothly.

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  • A screenshot of a dilapidated subway station from Metro 2033 Redux.

    Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light remasters are getting free next-gen updates this month

    By Ian Carlos Campbell 1 month ago

    Take a trip down memory lane with the first two games in the series.

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  • Screenshot of the Steam Autumn Sale landing page with an illustration at the top and key art for Forza Horizon 6, Stellaris and Ready or Not in a carousel below.

    The Steam Autumn Sale has deals on Resident Evil Requiem and 007 First Light

    By Anna Washenko 1 month ago

    Bye-bye, money.

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  • A gamer celebrating while playing a game on a PC at a desk.

    The reason why prebuilt PCs might be a better buy in 2026

    By Dave Meikleham 1 month ago

    Building a PC has long provided a better value while letting you get exactly what you want. But off-the-shelf PCs can be more affordable in today's climate.

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  • Close-up of an NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics card.

    How much VRAM should you look for in a graphics card?

    By Luke James 1 month ago

    Graphics card prices are one of many victims of the memory shortage, but how much VRAM do you need to future-proof your setup?

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