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Cyberpunk 2077's art director tells us why path tracing is no gimmick
In the latest PCWorld video, CDProjekt Red and Nvidia representatives tell us about the future of lighting in video games
Opinion
Hard drives may be falling in popularity, but not with me
A new study from a data recovery service indicates most hard-disk drives fail within three years, and newer drives are more prone to failure. But I still love them.
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Best gaming motherboards 2023: Picks for Intel and AMD
Whether you ride with Intel or AMD, our picks will match you with the best gaming motherboard for your needs.
News
Newegg's ChatGPT-based PC builder is kind of a dumb shill
Newegg's new ChatGPT-powered AI builder assistant misses crucial instructions and constantly recommends super-expensive parts.
News
The future of streaming is here: YouTube gets AV1 broadcasts
YouTube is rolling out support for an updated version of the RTMP streaming protocol, which when paired with OBS, will let streamers broadcast in glorious AV1.
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Best PC computer deals: Top picks from desktops to all-in-ones
We've scoured the web to help you find the best deals on desktop PCs, gaming PCs, and all-in-one computers this March. Currently on discount: HP, Alienware, MSI, and Apple.
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Gordon Moore, Intel co-founder and chip industry legend, dies at 94
Gordon Moore, the philanthropist and co-founder of Intel who became known for the "Moore's Law" which governed the chip industry, died Friday at 94.
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Best webcams 2023: Top picks and expert buying advice
Webcams are now cheap and plentiful. Our buying guide will show you the best webcam deals we've found, plus tips on the best features and how to buy.
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The best SSDs of 2023: Reviews and buying advice
The best solid-state drives can supercharge your PC. Here are our picks for the best SSDs, and what you should know before a purchase.
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Diablo 4 might brick your high-end graphics card
A small number of players of Blizzard's Diablo 4 beta found their GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics cards deader than a skeleton archer.
Reviews
Kingston Fury Renegade SSD review: A price-to-performance gem
Kingston's Fury Renegade PCIe 4.0 SSD brings top-notch performance to the table at a relatively affordable price, and tosses in a generous TBW rating for peace of mind.
Feature
Are Intel Arc GPU drivers still buggy, or getting better?
After an initial rough start, Intel has released new drivers for its Intel Arc GPUs. We retested the Intel Arc A770 to see how it performs with the new drivers and to see if there are still any bugs to work out.
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Asus and Noctua's big, brown, beautiful RTX 4080 is now available
The gigantic RTX 4080 Noctua OC Edition takes up 4.3 case slots and costs $450 more than the standard card
News
Heads up: Fake Samsung SSDs are making the rounds
A popular Samsung M.2 drive is being counterfeited, with fakes so good they fool Samsung's own driver software
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Best external drives 2023: Backup, storage, and portability
Whether you're looking for speed, capacity, portability, or all of the above, a USB external hard disk or SSD is a necessary complement to your desktop PC setup.
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SSDs are super cheap right now
A downturn in the NAND storage market means great SSD deals for consumers.
News
Windows 11 may be slowing down your SSD again
The latest patch to Windows 11 appears to be slowing down storage devices like SSDs, though Microsoft promises a fix is forthcoming.
Reviews
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7900 XT review: No-fuss performance
The Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7900 XT costs the same or less than reference models while delivering superior acoustic results and a more desirable configuration of ports.
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The Steam Deck gets its first-ever discount in the Steam Spring Sale
Plus, our picks for some of the best discounted PC games during the Steam Spring Sale.
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