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10 graphics cards that changed PC gaming forever
18+ min ago (1424+ words) From 16-colour EGA to real-time ray tracing with RTX, we chart the graphics tech that literally changed the game. Our beloved PC might have started life as an expensive business number cruncher, but it's now the ultimate gaming machine, and…...
Microsoft may let you digitise physical Xbox games, softening blow of digital-only consoles
4+ hour, 39+ min ago (265+ words) Microsoft seems to be laying the ground for a digital-only future, but unlike Sony, at least your old physical game library won't be lost. Microsoft is reportedly testing a new Xbox feature allowing users to transform their physical game discs…...
Noctua refreshes product roadmap, with next-gen CPU coolers, new PSUs, and more
6+ hour ago (545+ words) The Pulsar Feinmann F01 Noctua Edition mouse launch is just around the corner, and the cooling specialist has loads of other kit launching over the coming year. Mark your calendars, Noctua has updated its roadmap of upcoming products, providing us with…...
Steam Machine review: a charming but heartbreakingly underwhelming mini PC
1+ day, 41+ min ago (1836+ words) There's nothing quite like the Steam Machine on the market, in terms of size and software experience, but this PC will struggle to change the world in the same way as the Steam Deck. Taking longer than anyone wanted to…...
Steam Machine would be 15. 3% faster in Baldur's Gate 3 if it didn't have single-channel memory
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (279+ words) While the single-module design has a definite performance deficit, only a handful of games seem to be heavily impacted. Valve's decision to equip its Steam Machine with just one DDR5 module has been shown to degrade performance, particularly in CPU-heavy tasks…...
Arctic's new Freezer 4 U-Altra can cool a 350 W server CPU while consuming just 2. 88 W
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (230+ words) Freezer 4 U cooling chops make their way to Ampere Altra and Altra Max. Arctic has released the Freezer 4 U-Altra, a new variant of its server and workstation CPU cooler optimised for Ampere Altra and Altra Max processors. Engineered for efficiency,…...
Nvidia potentially cans Ge Force RTX 5050 9 GB as RTX 3060 12 GB takes centre stage
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (375+ words) The current status of the RTX 5050 9 GB remains uncertain, with recent whispers painting the card as either cancelled or on permanent hold. The latest rumours concerning the unannounced Ge Force RTX 5050 9 GB describe the graphics card as either indefinitely paused…...
Win 1 of 2 Gigabyte Tandem OLED gaming monitors
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (234+ words) Sharp QHD visuals, silky 280 Hz gameplay, and inky blacks await two lucky readers! There's no better PC upgrade in 2026 than a shiny new OLED monitor. Transforming your experience in more ways than one, today's best panels represent the pinnacle of…...
The best free games on Steam
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (1292+ words) Steam has gained a lot of free games throughout the years, some of which even started out as full-price titles. Nowadays, competition in the (F2 P) segment has become fearsome, forcing developers to think about gameplay and fun as much as monetisation....
Play Station 6 reportedly now costs Sony $960 to make, as RAM and storage prices bite hard
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (490+ words) Club386 Play Station 6 reportedly now costs Sony $960 to make, as RAM and storage prices bite hard The console's bill of materials (BOM) cost reportedly jumped by $200 in just three months, due to memory and storage shortages, and the situation can still…...