Does lift-off distance matter in a gaming mouse?
Mouse lift-off distance, or LOD, often appears as a setting you can tweak in the companion software apps for gaming mice. But what it means and how to use it to get the best performance…
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This Samsung gaming monitor is just $199 after a huge 50% discount
A good monitor can truly improve your gaming experience. A high refresh rate is important for smooth gameplay, of course, but higher resolutions are just as key (especially if you’re into city management games where…
Save $400 on this RTX 4060-powered HP Omen gaming laptop
Gamers, if you’ve been perusing the world wide web for a powerful yet affordable gaming laptop, you can stop your search right now. HP’s selling the HP Omen for $1,299.99 as part of their 72…
Swiftpoint Z2 review: The most customizable gaming mouse ever made
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Converts to a joystick The button layout and button customization is excellent Pressure sensors and haptic feedback give you a deeper level of functionality Has a powerful accurate sensor…
Save $322 on Alienware’s OLED ultrawide, the best gaming monitor
Ugh, Alienware, you’re killing me here. I’m trying to save up for some new kayak gear, and you’re pushing your OLED ultrawide gaming monitor prices down to the lowest we’ve ever seen. Specifically, Best Buy…
AOC’s new gaming monitor has insane 540Hz refresh
When it comes to gamers who have esports aspirations, there’s no such thing as “too fast” when it comes to framerates. And so it follows that there’s no such thing as a monitor that’s too…
This ultra-fast 1440p Acer gaming monitor is an absolute steal at $150
If you’re looking for a fast, accurate screen to go with your new gaming desktop or laptop, but you’re running a little light on funds (maybe because you just bought a new gaming PC), this…
How we test gaming headsets at PCWorld
Gamers tend to place a lot of emphasis on their PC’s hardware to get an edge in games, but the right gaming peripherals can be just as critical to performance outcomes. That’s why at PCWorld…
Why I never buy the best gaming hardware for my PC
Consider this hypothetical scenario: You’re upgrading your gaming rig and you’re second-guessing the hardware you’ve chosen. In fact, you’re so fed up with the performance of your old hardware you feel an overwhelming urge to…
This 49-inch Asus ultrawide gaming monitor is just $700
“Ultrawide” is a term for monitors that’s more about aspect ratio than size — in fact it starts at about 29-inches, which is barely above the norm. But this deal definitely earns the ultra superlative,…