Nvidia's RTX 2060 Was Never Fast Enough for Ray Tracing
We revisit the GeForce RTX 2060 and Nvidia's promise of ray tracing from its base GPU some 6 years ago. Did this $350 GPU deliver on its potential?
AMD Radeon RX 8800 XT could go head-to-head with RTX 4080 in raster and ray tracing performance
New RDNA4 GPU beats 7900 XTX ray tracing by 45%, with 25% less power consumption
OpenWrt's first "unbrickable" reference router is now available
A device designed with repairability and customization in mind
InWin's latest case features 180-degree curved glass and a $7,100 price tag
There's also a mechanical hinge and diamond-cut aluminum
Add a second screen to your setup with this webcam-style clip-on device
When a full second monitor is overkill
Which of the following chipmakers never made x86 CPUs?
Was it Cyrix, Motorola, IBM or VIA?
Two more AMD graphics cards join the Steam survey, as Team Red achieves record CPU share
Elsewhere, the RTX 4060 mobile is close to becoming the most popular GPU
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announces retirement, co-CEOs named during tumultuous period
Board vows to find a permanent replacement while restoring investor confidence
Full Intel Arc B570 GPU specifications leak ahead of launch
To be officially unveiled on December 3
NZXT responds to damning Gamers Nexus video accusing it of running a "predatory, evil" rental scam
"We are aware of the recent claims made against us"
A hot potato: NZXT has responded to a damning video from YouTube channel Gamers Nexus that accuses the PC hardware giant of running a "predatory, evil rental computer scam." The program in question is its Flex subscription-based service for desktop PCs, which GN says uses "bait and switch" tactics. There are other accusations, too, including faked benchmarks and aggressive terms.
Microsoft gets fact-checked over Copilot+ PC performance claims in a somewhat embarrassing way
Sorry, Redmond, but they're not the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever
Samsung nearing launch of first 27-inch 1440p OLED display with 500Hz refresh rate
Ultra-fast OLED panels could be a nice improvement for esports, not so much for average gamers
YouTuber creates DIY ultrawide handheld gaming PC from broken laptop parts
Built from a cannibalized 2-in-1 laptop
The Best Gaming Monitors: 4K, 1440p, High-Refresh, Ultrawide, 1080p
It's time to refresh our ultimate gaming monitor buying guide where we highlight the top displays across key categories: 4K, 1440p, ultrawide and super high-refresh, all based on our extensive testing.
New leaks reveal Valve Steam Controller 2 and new Index VR controllers
Mass production could start next year
Company takes pre-orders for AI workstations with eight RTX 5090 GPUs, priced over $52,000
With a $10,500 deposit
AMD secures new glass substrate patent as race for the chipmaking technology intensifies
Despite outsourcing chip production, AMD drives substrate R&D for custom designs
Only around 720,000 Snapdragon X laptops sold in Q3, less than one percent of PC market
About one out of every 120 laptops sold
Intel Arc B580 appears on Amazon with 12GB GDDR6 VRAM, 2.8GHz boost clock
Expected to begin shipping next month
Arctic's new 8,000 RPM case fans absolutely scream at full bore
Server-grade fans that move 220 CFM of air
Tencent unveils 11" gaming handheld with glasses-free 3D, Intel Core Ultra 7 258V CPU
You might never be able to buy it, though
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F "Arrow Lake-S" CPU spied with 10 cores and 4.9GHz boost clock
Arrow Lake for the mainstream
Qualcomm backs off full Intel acquisition, could consider buying select divisions
Regulatory hurdles deter Qualcomm's acquisition plans
In brief: It appears that what could have been one of the largest and most disruptive tech acquisitions in history is not going to happen any time soon, if at all. A new report claims that Qualcomm's interest in acquiring struggling Intel has cooled, partly due to the complexities of such a deal.
Don't Buy a GPU Now: Wait for Next-Gen or Grab a Discount?
Wondering if now's the time to upgrade your GPU? With key announcements and next-gen GPUs just weeks away, waiting is the smarter strategy than jumping on holiday sales.
Nvidia nearly doubles AMD's R&D budget – Intel's spending dwarfs both, but struggles to compete
As the world's largest company, Apple also leads in R&D spending