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I'm eyeing up Razer's new external GPU dock for my handheld, and maybe it'll give my desktop gaming PC a break - but I have some concerns
I'm always looking for ways to improve performance with my Lenovo Legion Go S handheld - enter the Razer Core X V2 eGPU dock.
Excited for Nvidia's RTX 5000 Super GPUs? Prepare yourself for disappointment as new rumor suggests they aren't close to launch
Rumor about imminent arrival of Nvidia's RTX 5000 Super GPUs is wrong, apparently - they won't be here anytime soon.
The best DDR5 RAM in 2025
Updated I've rounded up all the best DDR5 RAM kits available for current-generation AMD and Intel desktops using more than 100 hours of extensive testing and benchmarking.
The best cheap processor in 2025: my top picks based on dozens of hours of testing
Updated After dozens of hours of rigorous testing, I've narrowed down the best cheap processors for every budget and platform.
AMD’s next-gen ‘Redstone’ AI upscaling tech looks imminent – and a big clue has been spotted in the latest drivers
AMD's preview driver has potentially spilled the beans on a new AFMF 3 update, and indicates that its 'Redstone' AI upscaling tech overhaul may be here sooner than we expected.
RTX 5060, 5060 Ti, and 5070 graphics cards are up to $220 off at Walmart today
Walmart's Nvidia Gaming Week sale includes some of the best deals I've seen all year on the latest RTX 5000 series graphics cards.
Intel could take a huge leap ahead of AMD in gaming GPUs, with multi-frame generation potentially on the horizon
Intel's recent partnership with Nvidia may worry some gamers, but it seems like Team Blue still has big plans for its Arc desktop GPUs.
Hoping for some big Black Friday laptop deals? Intel CPU price hikes could scupper your plans
Market forces seem to be conspiring against notebook manufacturers right now.
