The truth about PC gaming on SSDs vs. HDDs, tested with real data
I have a friend Steve (not his real name) who still installs his PC games on a large, slow, noise hard drive. You know, the old-school kind that spins up before it can read or…
gaming
gaming
Your gaming monitor specs could be deceiving you
Every gamer has encountered gaming hardware that doesn’t live up to expectations. Washed-out colors, blooming, ghosting, and screen tearing are all giveaway signs that a gaming monitor is struggling with performance. That’s relatable if you…
This 34-inch ultrawide OLED gaming monitor is $300 off now
If you’re hunting for a good deal on a new OLED monitor, then I suggest waiting for big sales events like Black Friday. But if you can’t wait that long, this refurbished deal on Woot…
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti review: DLSS turns a beastly GPU into a gaming monster
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Fantastic 1440p and 4K frame rates; solid improvement over predecessor Transformative Multi Frame Generation technology delivers vastly improved gaming experiences in 75 games and apps $50 less than 4070…
This Asus gaming laptop with RTX 4070 is a crazy $520 off right now
If you’re in the market for a powerful gaming laptop that’ll remain relevant for a few years, then here’s one worth jumping on: Best Buy is selling this Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop for…
I want a bendable gaming monitor for 5 specific reasons
The first 45-inch OLED bendable gaming monitor, the Corsair Xeneon Flex (45WQHD240) got a whole lot right for a new gaming technology. It promised (and delivered) beautiful visuals that did a better job of mimicking…
I’m a gaming headset expert. Here’s how I judge audio quality
Unless you review gaming headsets for a living, it can be tricky to tell the best-sounding ones from those that are just okay. That’s especially the case with gaming headsets in the midrange-to-premium tier, which…
Get Acer’s RTX 4060-loaded gaming laptop for $640
Old Faithful is going off again. Acer’s Nitro V is consistently one of the best-selling gaming laptops out there, because it offers some solid specs that can often be found well below the $1,000 mark.…
Pre-orders for RTX 5070 gaming laptops start February 25th
It might be impossible to get your hands on a 50-series card at the moment. But if you’ve been waiting for Nvidia’s next-gen gaming laptops, they’ll be arriving within a couple of weeks — or…
Grab this 27-inch Acer OLED gaming monitor for 50% off today
Dang it, OLED monitors, stop tempting me with lower prices. I can’t resist those vibrant colors and perfect black levels forever! Take today’s deal, for example: a brand-new Acer Predator 27-inch OLED for a new…