<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar UK in Gaming-computers ]]> https://www.techradar.com/uk/computing/gaming-computers Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:47:28 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Microsoft still has an uphill battle against Valve's SteamOS — Windows 11's Xbox mode saves on RAM usage, but apparently doesn't help with gaming performance ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/microsoft-still-has-an-uphill-battle-against-valves-steamos-windows-11s-xbox-mode-saves-on-ram-usage-but-apparently-doesnt-help-with-gaming-performance gSi3DHQLp3WBzTCzHEsYNm Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:47:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ HDMI 2.2 is set to arrive in TVs and monitors next year, bringing uncompressed 4K at ridiculous frame rates — here's what to expect from the next-gen connector, and who it's actually most useful for ]]> https://www.techradar.com/televisions/hdmi-2-2-is-set-to-arrive-in-tvs-and-monitors-next-year mJsm82T9rqeFMm3udNX6Qh Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:43:10 +0000 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:25:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ RAM crisis or not, the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ should not cost anywhere near $1,800 — but I fear this is just the start of overpriced handhelds ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/ram-crisis-or-not-the-msi-claw-8-ex-ai-should-not-cost-anywhere-near-usd1-800-but-i-fear-this-is-just-the-start-of-overpriced-handhelds F6EbSSqWBdxgDWcNWKzgmT Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The latest 2026 Razer Blade 18 is a monster of a gaming laptop that annihilates the competition – if you can afford the price of admission ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18-2026-review f2JLnJzagqUcWvsAo5XdrM Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:35:44 +0000 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:28:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve's latest SteamOS beta provides better Intel hardware compatibility — and that's great news for upcoming handhelds ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/valves-latest-steamos-beta-provides-better-intel-hardware-compatibility-and-thats-great-news-for-upcoming-handhelds ydYvTBhyEK9zHhDeUUNWDU Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:05:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ After spending all week gawking at the new MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, I think I’m finally ready to bid adieu to my beloved Steam Deck ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/after-spending-all-week-gawking-at-the-new-msi-claw-8-ex-ai-i-think-im-finally-ready-to-bid-adieu-to-my-beloved-steam-deck Dgzf6wjKfMweEsgFXHf9u3 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:25:20 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:25:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm done with multitasking on a single PC, and I'm tired of waiting for Valve — so I built a custom Steam Machine, and here's what it has changed for me ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-computers/im-done-with-multitasking-on-a-single-pc-and-im-tired-of-waiting-for-valve-so-i-built-a-custom-steam-machine-and-heres-what-it-has-changed-for-me PLjRe4DU6i9JzZURr7d8UQ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The wildest and weirdest gaming PCs of Computex 2026 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/the-wildest-and-weirdest-gaming-pcs-of-computex-2026 v8g2ExnoEh6TNGhdx3C94f Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:46:54 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:40:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Cherry reveals 'first 8K Ultra-Wideband gaming keyboard' at Computex 2026 — and it has me intrigued as a controller fan ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/keyboards/cherry-reveals-first-8k-ultra-wideband-gaming-keyboard-at-computex-2026-and-it-has-me-intrigued-as-a-controller-fan EvLgKtF9neBTcijCr96fEL Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Handheld gaming in 2026 just got better, but at a big cost: here are the best handheld gaming PCs unveiled at Computex 2026 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/handheld-gaming-in-2026-just-got-better-but-at-a-big-cost-here-are-the-best-handheld-gaming-pcs-unveiled-at-computex-2026 ezH5Z9LX9rfzP7kwhmNqLW Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:30:06 +0000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:52:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘The perfect handheld for many’: Asus reveals the ROG Xbox Ally X20 — and handheld fans are excited about everything except the potential price ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/the-perfect-handheld-for-many-asus-reveals-the-rog-xbox-ally-x20-and-handheld-fans-are-excited-about-everything-except-the-potential-price bPCpx9kGixGumUvd6vauTW Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ with Intel Arc G3 Extreme inside revealed at Computex 2026 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/msi-claw-8-ex-ai-plus-announced WoYUXxxNYRyPGR94XXkLCh Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ PC gamers, say goodbye to PlayStation exclusives as Sony confirms single-player games aren't coming to PC anymore... except for one ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/playstation/pc-gamers-say-goodbye-to-playstation-exclusives-as-sony-confirms-single-player-games-arent-coming-to-pc-anymore-except-for-one nX2XThKEiiSs7qSaobfqV5 Tue, 19 May 2026 11:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘The key switches have an immensely satisfying thwock’ — I reviewed Keychron’s gratifyingly clacky keyboard and it’s a beautifully constructed but hefty beast that I'm loving for my home office ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/keyboards/keychron-q1-ultra-8k-review m5eY9MbaXj3qm5XowrDLfZ Mon, 18 May 2026 13:25:04 +0000 Thu, 28 May 2026 15:27:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘I can't think of a more portable 16-inch gaming laptop’ — MSI’s new Stealth model has all the power without the bulk ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/msi-stealth-16-ai-review 3ySCCmzJpjU9dBusjJy9UP Sat, 16 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forza Horizon 6's unencrypted leak 'is not a result of a pre-load issue' and warns any users downloading the build with 'franchise-wide and hardware bans' ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/pc-gaming/forza-horizon-6s-unencrypted-leak-is-not-a-result-of-a-pre-load-issue-and-warns-any-users-downloading-the-build-with-franchise-wide-and-hardware-bans EUHjTAWNr69zkWxajPbDPT Tue, 12 May 2026 11:45:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ And so it begins — Sony has pledged to AI use for PlayStation, claiming it will 'unleash the creativity of our studios', and this is what I've been worried about ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/playstation/and-so-it-begins-sony-has-pledged-to-ai-use-for-playstation-claiming-it-will-unleash-the-creativity-of-our-studios-and-this-is-what-ive-been-worried-about T47gtezoGGFRwi94jYT2WW Mon, 11 May 2026 11:28:56 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 04:54:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Someone has built a gaming PC the size of a room, complete with giant fans and air conditioning for cool operation — and also a sauna for some reason ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/someone-has-built-a-gaming-pc-the-size-of-a-room-complete-with-giant-fans-and-air-conditioning-for-cool-operation-and-also-a-sauna-for-some-reason RsSgqZBFNWLeWQqQbnvYah Wed, 06 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Finally, Windows 11 desktop PC users can enjoy Xbox Mode — and Microsoft has a new gift for Ally X users ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/xbox/finally-windows-11-desktop-pc-users-can-enjoy-xbox-mode-and-microsoft-has-a-new-gift-for-ally-x-users 9oo3bAmBnqWh86sfpukfRM Fri, 01 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Just use the manual': I followed ChatGPT's PC-building instructions, and all I got was a huge headache and a schooling on prompting ]]> https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/chatgpt/just-use-the-manual-i-followed-chatgpts-pc-building-instructions-and-all-i-got-was-a-huge-headache-and-a-schooling-on-prompting xtTnw2UKEU2L2g2tHLewCC Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:54:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Asus ROG Xbox Ally falls to a record-low price, but is it worth picking up while the Steam Deck suffers stock shortages? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-computers/the-asus-rog-xbox-ally-falls-to-a-record-low-price-but-is-it-worth-picking-up-while-the-steam-deck-suffers-stock-shortages P2zCorm7emEKg9LQWrRanW Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:30:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Building a PC in 2026 is an absolute treat': I asked ChatGPT and Gemini to pick my perfect gaming rig, and it nearly cost me my sanity ]]> https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/chatgpt/building-a-pc-in-2026-is-an-absolute-treat-i-asked-chatgpt-and-gemini-to-pick-my-perfect-gaming-rig-and-it-nearly-cost-me-my-sanity yWpmdPYXFGQf6VKPqHaqAc Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:36:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been using the Acer Predator Orion 7000 to play the latest titles and it’s one of the best gaming PCs you can buy right now ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/acer-predator-orion-7000 PtYH4jhB6JcznAsDYQZWTT Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:28:02 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:44:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Lenovo Legion Go 2 handheld costs more than two Nvidia RTX 5080 GPUs — and that's genuinely absurd ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/the-lenovo-legion-go-2-handheld-costs-more-than-two-nvidia-rtx-5080-gpus-and-thats-genuinely-absurd xxRENkCDhz7NcZQeVKvtoK Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:24:06 +0000 <![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 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:42:27 +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[ I’ve spent weeks with the Acer Predator Orion 5000, and it’s brought power and performance to my games, and smoothness to my work ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-computers/gaming-pcs/acer-predator-orion-5000-review-2026 PCwr9QCkdzL7gHzFACKBz8 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:56:10 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Lenovo gaming laptop with an RTX 5070, OLED display, and 32GB of RAM is my top pick from the Amazon Spring sale ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/this-lenovo-gaming-laptop-with-an-rtx-5070-oled-display-and-32gb-of-ram-is-my-top-pick-from-the-amazon-spring-sale NtRk8hVzktQaMYZhivZUAW Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +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[ I searched the entire Amazon Spring Sale — these 9 gaming laptop deals are the ones actually worth buying ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/i-searched-the-entire-amazon-spring-sale-these-9-gaming-laptop-deals-are-the-ones-actually-worth-buying seJvK6qGMbEsp8y9QciUKC Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:12:10 +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[ I've looked through hundreds of gaming laptops today — this highly-rated model with an RTX 5070 for £1,199 is the obvious pick ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/ive-looked-through-hundreds-of-gaming-laptops-today-this-highly-rated-model-with-an-rtx-5070-for-gbp1-199-is-the-obvious-pick KXM3DMjTfj5n7D3xMqVhjZ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:30:10 +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[ Acer Nitro 18 AI review: a large laptop with some concerning flaws ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/acer-nitro-18-ai-review LDq6pXsWhmEHqEyXUgGPeC Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:23:24 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:27:26 +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[ HP Omen Max 16 review: a powerhouse gaming laptop at a compelling price ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/hp-omen-max-16 DNm2N8uMGPEH9FHK9bdNjZ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:54:29 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've never tested a gaming laptop that offers so much for so little — but you’ll have to accept a few flaws ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/medion-erazer-major-16-x1-review XrBRd9fx6QkXsLyUQUQAE Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:27:53 +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