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Microsoft DirectStorage doesn't slash gaming frame rates after all
Microsoft's DirectStorage technology indeed creates impressively fast load times in Forspoken, but reports of it slowing gaming performance were incorrect.
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Microsoft's DirectStorage tech arrives on PC with perplexing, encouraging results
DirectStorage is here, but is it effective? Early Forspoken user reports reveal surprisingly complicated results.
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GeForce Now review: You bring the games, Nvidia streams the hardware
GeForce Now offers a solid game streaming experience you can try yourself with the free plan; you just have to own your own games or play the compatible Free to Play games offered.
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Logitech G Pro X Superlight review: Sleek minimalism meets performance
The Logitech G Pro X Superlight may have a minimalist design but this wireless gaming mouse is exceptionally stylish, and its 25,600 DPI sensor really packs a punch.
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League of Legends source code stolen, being held ransom
Riot Games is refusing to pay, but League of Legend game patches may be delayed and new cheat methods may appear.
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Tested: Nvidia GeForce Now unlocks RTX 4080 grunt, and it’s a win for your wallet
We go hands-on with GeForce Now's new Ultimate tier, complete with the RTX 4080, DLSS 3, and ultrawide support.
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Europe is ready to crack down on loot boxes and exploitative game mechanics
New guidelines heading to the European Commission could mean a crackdown on loot boxes, gold farming, and games aimed at minors
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Stadia's parting gift is a Bluetooth controller upgrade
Google will offer a firmware update tool that allows the Stadia controller to connect over Bluetooth instead of Wi-Fi.
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MSI Z790 Edge WiFi DDR4: A motherboard with a silver lining
Can't justify spending big on DDR5? Save yourself some money with the MSI Z790 Edge WiFi DDR4. It's a well-rounded motherboard with a solid set of features including PCIe Gen 5 and a cool silver aesthetic.
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Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX Vapor-X review: Big, badass, beautiful
Sapphire's Nitro+ is the fastest, quietest Radeon RX 7900 XTX we've tested. It's fantastic.
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Asus’s drool-worthy ROG gaming laptops pack extreme specs into small spaces
Asus’s ROG lineup at CES 2023 spans the gamut of display sizes without a single one skimping on specs.
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Razer's revamped Blade laptops are bigger and more beautiful than ever
The Blade 16 and Blade 18 are packing incredible power and luscious new screen tech.
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MSI MEG X670E Ace: Top Gun performance for your Ryzen CPU
The MSI MEG X670E Ace motherboard has an appealing design and a ton of great next-gen features. Both gamers and content creators who want to maximize the Ryzen 7000 CPUs will find a lot to like with this X670E board.
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5 must-know PC tech trends from CES 2023
CES ain't what it used to be. But it's still worth examining the broader trends that emerged at the show.
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New year, special deal on the TruGolf simulator
Now through 1/9 at 11:59 PM Pacific, you can grab the TruGolf Mini Golf Simulator for 28% off at just $179.
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti review: Hobbled and wildly overpriced
With prices like these, who needs scalpers? The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers atrocious value to PC gamers. We can't recommend it.
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Nvidia unleashes GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, advanced RTX 40-series laptops, and more
Nvidia brought out the big guns at its CES 2023 event, unveiling the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, new RTX 40-series laptop chips (including 4090 GPUs for the first time), and RTX 4080s in GeForce Now.
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Dell's new gaming laptops offer super-sized screens and trendy colors
Dell's new Alienware and G-series laptops have a few surprises for gamers.
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Best budget gaming mice: Top performers, best for esports, and more
Looking for a budget gaming mouse that ticks all your boxes? These top-performing budget mice can keep up with even the priciest out there.
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