<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar NZ in Gaming-computers ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-computers Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Ten years ago Acer debuted its awesomely ridiculous $10K gaming laptop – how well does it hold up in 2026? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/ten-years-ago-acer-debuted-its-awesomely-ridiculous-usd10k-gaming-laptop-how-well-does-it-hold-up-in-2026 RNe3eGsyaXsic7m5v4REX9 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Handheld gaming PCs are in big trouble — and it's not a surprise to see what's responsible ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/handheld-gaming-pcs-are-in-big-trouble-and-its-not-a-surprise-to-see-whats-responsible HMsKrUWLTS6fpoRamTeFSB Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'We found out at the same time as the public' — Capcom and Ubisoft devs were out of the loop on Nvidia DLSS 5 involvement, adding to the AI controversy ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-components/we-found-out-at-the-same-time-as-the-public-capcom-and-ubisoft-devs-were-out-of-the-loop-on-nvidia-dlss-5-involvement-adding-to-the-ai-controversy sFP3a5Y2q4QC2LjEHgJSq6 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:39:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'We can’t wait for players to experience this level of detail in The Witcher 4' — how CD Projekt Red and Nvidia are teaming up to transform the future of PC gaming ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-computers/we-cant-wait-for-players-to-experience-this-level-of-detail-in-the-witcher-4-how-cd-projekt-red-and-nvidia-are-teaming-up-to-transform-the-future-of-pc-gaming 2MAQcsAS2NSCeUTGgpMRBS Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:07:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Crimson Desert will feature both AMD's FSR Redstone and Nvidia's DLSS 4 — but we might not even need them ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/pc-gaming/crimson-desert-will-feature-both-amds-fsr-redstone-and-nvidias-dlss-4-but-we-might-not-even-need-them cxUYwJVJbPnHSRN2mmQ23g Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:39:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Scared of PC price hikes? HP's latest brainwave is renting you a gaming laptop rather than selling it — but the pricing looks as painful as the RAM crisis ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/scared-of-pc-price-hikes-hps-latest-brainwave-is-renting-you-a-gaming-laptop-rather-than-selling-it-but-the-pricing-looks-as-painful-as-the-ram-crisis NQpSvrJoHkWfZDHS8MqAZ8 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ '1998 on the outside — 2026 inside': Maingear's Retro98 'nostalgic sleeper' PCs are power-packed and fabulously retro ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/1998-on-the-outside-2026-inside-maingears-retro98-nostalgic-sleeper-pcs-are-power-packed-and-fabulously-retro CQYzWikCYw5pGbotSRLmQH Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:16:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Asus V16 and it’s as portable as large gaming laptops get — but this isn’t the only aspect that impressed me ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/asus-v16-review p6neM2gnf75eQgnQLQZAfH Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:13:35 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:27:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alienware 16X Aurora ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/alienware-16x-aurora xjuvSE5CqNVdyiQPFAeLE4 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:00:15 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 — and it's so great, I can barely spot the difference between upscaler modes ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/i-tested-nvidias-dlss-4-5-and-its-so-great-i-can-barely-spot-the-difference-between-upscaler-modes sg5PfguGzpMYVSwf3x4VPS Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you ever doubted SteamOS, think again – this new Decky Loader plugin is possibly the best one yet ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/steam-deck/if-you-ever-doubted-steamos-think-again-this-new-decky-loader-plugin-is-possibly-the-best-one-yet 3a6i8YXQVMwGoNSphfksRV Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:33:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Believe it or not, Monster Hunter Wilds may be running poorly on your PC if you own less DLC ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/pc-gaming/believe-it-or-not-monster-hunter-wilds-may-be-running-poorly-on-your-pc-if-you-own-less-dlc HdexvL6sfaRMHpp4dn5PqR Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:03:02 +0000 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:03:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ We might see a successor to the MSI Claw 8 AI+ soon, as Intel promises plenty of gaming handhelds with Panther Lake CPUs ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/cpu/we-might-see-a-successor-to-the-msi-claw-8-ai-soon-as-intel-promises-plenty-of-gaming-handhelds-with-panther-lake-cpus 2hx36iDXzg6qnVC3ztbwvL Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:03:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 25 best gadgets we saw at CES 2026 — smart Lego, big TV innovation, a robovac with legs, and much more ]]> https://www.techradar.com/tech-events/the-25-best-gadgets-we-saw-at-ces-2026-smart-lego-big-tv-innovation-a-robovac-with-legs-and-much-more YDX4kmYRMWUxQnytJvvZoa Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:33:12 +0000 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:45:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ I love that Lenovo has finally chosen SteamOS for the Legion Go 2, but it's kidding itself with that price tag ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/i-love-that-lenovo-has-finally-chosen-steamos-for-the-legion-go-2-but-its-kidding-itself-with-that-price-tag FqZdAfF22XfBRVGqHCkaxj Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:21:27 +0000 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:55:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo officially unveils the rumored Legion Pro Rollable gaming laptop with expanding screen ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/i-was-one-of-the-first-to-test-lenovos-new-legion-pro-rollable-laptop-im-as-impressed-as-i-am-skeptical mtxv5ciVefC7hLxy3nWfaT Wed, 07 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:34:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 review: A great-looking and brilliantly made gaming laptop for those who prize design over performance ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/lenovo-legion-7i-gen-10-review BXZA5euVb2xX37nSB4QN8X Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:46:46 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:27:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alienware teases 'covert' ultraslim gaming laptop line and a new budget-friendly option at CES 2026 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/alienware-teases-covert-ultraslim-gaming-laptop-line-and-a-new-budget-friendly-option-at-ces-2026-as-well-as-finally-offering-oled-on-its-area-51-models 9F9kN7TzwprE94BWnLcEGJ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Exclusive: I tried a prototype brain-scanning headset designed to make you better at Valorant — and it actually works ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/hyperx-is-working-with-brain-scanning-company-neurable-on-a-gaming-headset-that-aims-to-offer-prevention-of-tilt-and-good-practice-not-crap-practice P3pqZqzYLpQd8HWCCB2jXW Mon, 05 Jan 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:25:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ High-end PC gaming is in big trouble, thanks to AI – and RTX 5090 price hikes are prime examples ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/high-end-pc-gaming-is-in-big-trouble-thanks-to-ai-and-rtx-5090-price-hikes-are-prime-examples gSxkUpoDnb8V5SqAVVm7mn Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:38:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 8GB of VRAM could be all you can find in laptop GPUs soon — but is it enough? I tested the MSI Katana 15 HX to find out ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/8gb-of-vram-could-be-all-you-can-find-in-laptop-gpus-soon-but-is-it-enough-i-tested-the-msi-katana-15-hx-to-find-out zuvsHShfbcxB9czrFpj4XG Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been a Windows user for over 15 years — these are the 7 key things to check on a new gaming PC ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/ive-been-a-windows-user-for-over-15-years-these-are-the-7-key-things-to-check-on-a-new-gaming-pc WF4Yuma9VL6VAkuiw2pENR Fri, 26 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This worrying RAM trend could cost you hundreds of dollars in the future ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/memory/this-worrying-ram-trend-could-cost-you-hundreds-of-dollars-in-the-future LiiCrhZwPNVLe8EBPQWGva Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried using a dock for my Asus ROG Ally for the first time — and it could draw me back to living room gaming ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/i-tried-using-a-dock-for-my-asus-rog-ally-for-the-first-time-and-it-could-draw-me-back-to-living-room-gaming f6suG68hwLjBG6YoLKFDmS Thu, 25 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How much RAM do you actually need? I did the research so you don't overspend ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/computing-components/how-much-ram-do-you-actually-need-i-did-the-research-so-you-dont-overspend Asw4CqV7L9piqF7x3g2mAc Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Mainstream handheld makers are on the verge of spoiling the appeal of portable gaming — the MSI Claw A8 is just over $1,000 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/mainstream-handheld-makers-are-on-the-verge-of-spoiling-the-appeal-of-portable-gaming-the-msi-claw-a8-is-just-over-usd1-000 m6HMrZgC5nisHjNRqMYnT8 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The RAM crisis will be a disaster for gaming laptops — here’s why ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/memory/the-ram-crisis-will-be-a-disaster-for-gaming-laptops-heres-why h74oxsTVozDw5WnTn8mBDQ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ It’s a great time to buy an eGPU – and UGreen’s new Razer rival has two major tricks up its sleeve ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/its-a-great-time-to-buy-an-egpu-and-ugreens-new-razer-rival-has-two-major-tricks-up-its-sleeve SMVySBdhhaLBLNVvuwLAGa Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:54:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD's Redstone update could revitalize FSR for PC games – here's why Nvidia should be worried ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/amds-redstone-update-could-revitalize-fsr-for-pc-games-heres-why-nvidia-should-be-worried pqytEraEV2YRMtuHYs4t9b Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:00:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable leak reveals the world’s first ultrawide OLED gaming laptop – and I can’t wait to try it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/lenovo-legion-pro-rollable-leak-reveals-the-worlds-first-ultrawide-oled-gaming-laptop-and-i-cant-wait-to-try-it HsUYh4u3ZP5vpra4mL4Xm6 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:35:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Some Windows 11 apps have a massive RAM problem – and this app is the worst offender ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/memory/some-windows-11-apps-have-a-massive-ram-problem-and-this-app-is-the-worst-offender nQG7zGeoU33KVnVahszUwN Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:43:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ PC gaming is in big trouble – Dell and Lenovo’s hardware will reportedly get some major price hikes soon ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/desktop-pcs/pc-gaming-is-in-big-trouble-dell-and-lenovos-hardware-will-reportedly-get-some-major-price-hikes-soon SeKi7iHhSSmUCeHo42ASgA Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:05:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ The anime-themed Starforge Systems Frieren PC might be one of the prettiest systems I've ever seen - and the performance is almost as powerful as the elf mage herself ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/starforge-systems-frieren-pc-review yVVwcxVhumWJWcRPa3EBVP Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Two PC makers warn of price hikes for new computers and suggest that Black Friday bargains might be your last chance saloon ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/two-pc-makers-warn-of-price-hikes-for-new-computers-and-suggest-that-black-friday-bargains-might-be-your-last-chance-saloon 7xW7ssUc95Y9ZBkS9r8R9e Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:03:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best gaming PC in 2026: my top picks for all budgets and games ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/best-gaming-pc GJXeijTHxFB7rkVFcVrkqf Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:46:58 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:40:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Jealous of Asus ROG Xbox Ally owners due to them having the 'Full Screen Experience'? It's now coming to all Windows 11 handhelds ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/jealous-of-asus-rog-xbox-ally-owners-due-to-them-having-the-full-screen-experience-its-now-coming-to-all-windows-11-handhelds vTCryhBt7Ci6NEZuNCWy6H Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:23:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve could shake up the console gaming space, but for now, here are 4 things the Steam Machine means for PC gamers ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/valve-could-shake-up-the-console-gaming-space-but-for-now-here-are-4-things-the-steam-machine-means-for-pc-gamers siZSpPVmiwLAZMyLe8ByxD Sun, 16 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve’s Steam Machine is a genuine PS5 and Xbox Series X challenger – but I have three particular concerns ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/valves-steam-machine-is-a-genuine-ps5-and-xbox-series-x-challenger-but-i-have-three-particular-concerns FnJGGxv8bH37kG95Ept26d Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve’s Steam Machine could fix two massive SteamOS gaming problems – and I’m preparing to ditch Windows 11 for good ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/valves-steam-machine-could-fix-two-massive-steamos-gaming-problems-and-im-preparing-to-ditch-windows-11-for-good ic8P2JFfnAyW8WQ296YxwU Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 'world's first' glasses-free 3D PC handheld looks a little ridiculous, especially at $1,799 – and honestly, I'd rather have a Steam Deck ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/the-worlds-first-glasses-free-3d-pc-handheld-looks-a-little-ridiculous-especially-at-usd1-799-and-honestly-id-rather-have-a-steam-deck G9oUi7BpuuSbaeYRib37mT Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1 review: an excellent 1080p performer with a good price, but it’s not without a few drawbacks ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/medion-erazer-deputy-15-p1-review vBHGJdcZy64KWMahobJQng Tue, 04 Nov 2025 03:54:19 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:26:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo Legion Go S (Steam OS) review: what a difference SteamOS makes ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-computers/lenovo-legion-go-s-steamos LJpECuhBfUyiKZ3eFxGdx6 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:16:46 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:26:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo LOQ Essential 15 Gen 9 review: a great value gaming laptop – if you don't mind the average performance ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/lenovo-loq-essential-15-gen-9 DjFuJGXb3bTqgK6dBmmRZm Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:20:04 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:26:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been a PC gamer for decades, and the Alienware Aurora gaming desktop is the only gaming PC you need ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/alienware-aurora-act1250-gaming-desktop LBDyekPzQQDLGx2Yn2vXZQ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 21:48:27 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:26:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo Legion Tower 5 Gen 10 (30L AMD) review: a silent but spritely gaming PC that might just live up to its price tag ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/lenovo-legion-tower-5-2025 bJyEPfpeYzb4z2QJkRtZZV Mon, 27 Oct 2025 21:36:22 +0000 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:04:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ MSI Cyborg 15 review: a solid budget gaming laptop ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/msi-cyborg-15-2025 uL3sSfbcrDv2jZCteMcGe3 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:41:48 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:26:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ The new Asus ROG NUC might actually be the best compact gaming PC I've ever seen - and it's smaller than a PS5, too ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/asus-rog-nuc-2025-review mppgUTSrENcstv2sxAVBoK Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:56:43 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:26:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Asus ROG Xbox Ally X doesn't fix Windows 11 on handhelds, but it's a step in the right direction ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-computers/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-review vNaKyB9Pm7UyYmkEGLuLdX Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:26:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nvidia just delivered a major free upgrade for gaming laptops, bringing in AI to extend battery life ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/nvidia-just-delivered-a-major-free-upgrade-for-gaming-laptops-bringing-in-ai-to-extend-battery-life 27q5nU8FNgnbLjsyp4a6AB Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:13:33 +0000 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:37:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sorry, Microsoft – the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds just don’t make sense compared to the Asus ROG Ally or Steam Deck ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/sorry-microsoft-the-rog-xbox-ally-handhelds-just-dont-make-sense-compared-to-the-asus-rog-ally-or-steam-deck TJ53dqX5EMDXEiQkYwwtzG Wed, 01 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000