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Monica J. White
Monica J. White
Computing Writer

Monica is a UK-based freelance writer and self-proclaimed geek. A firm believer in the "PC building is just like expensive Legos" philosophy, Monica loves to play around with different builds - if not in reality, then at least on one of her several wishlists. If she's not currently neck-deep in Google Docs or elbow-deep in her PC case, she's most likely spending the day gaming or hanging out with her dog.

 

Intel Core i5-13600K installed in a motherboard.

The best PC builds: budget, gaming, video editing, and more

The best PC builds: budget, gaming, video editing, and more

Building your own PC is rewarding, but it takes a lot of research. Check out our best PC builds to save yourself time and buy a great desktop.
The SoC inside the Xbox Series X.

Please let these rumors about Quick Resume for PC be true

Please let these rumors about Quick Resume for PC be true

Quick Resume is one of the most anticipated Xbox features that are yet to come to PC. Will Microsoft find a way to add it to Windows?
A render of an Intel Core HX chip.

A massive data breach has left Intel scrambling for solutions

A massive data breach has left Intel scrambling for solutions

MSI suffered a major data breach, but it's not the only company impacted -- all Intel users may be at risk.
An Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics card seen from the side.

Nvidia may launch 3 new GPUs, and they’re bad news for AMD

Nvidia may launch 3 new GPUs, and they’re bad news for AMD

Nvidia may soon release not one, but three versions of the RTX 4060. Should AMD be worried?
A render of Intel's H-series mobile processors.

Intel’s upcoming iGPU might destroy both Nvidia and Apple M2

Intel’s upcoming iGPU might destroy both Nvidia and Apple M2

Intel's upcoming Meteor Lake chips might have surprisingly powerful integrated graphics while maintaining solid battery life.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 lays on a pink surface.

3 reasons you should still buy an Nvidia GPU over AMD

The rivalry between Nvidia and AMD never ends, but right now, Nvidia is in the lead. Here's why you should still choose Nvidia over AMD.
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The upcoming midrange Nvidia and AMD GPUs may be lacking in one key area

The upcoming midrange Nvidia and AMD GPUs may be lacking in one key area

Nvidia and AMD will soon launch new graphics cards, and they might both have the same problem -- not enough VRAM.
A hard drive (HDD).

The average life span of your hard drive will shock you

The average life span of your hard drive will shock you

New research shows that the typical hard drive may actually need to be replaced a lot sooner than many other components in your PC.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

Nvidia is serving up a major price cut on its best GPU

Nvidia is serving up a major price cut on its best GPU

Nvidia's RTX 4090 just got a little bit cheaper, but it might not be due to a sudden strike of generosity on Nvidia's part.
A scientist holds up the WECT wooden transistor.

Forget silicon. Researchers just created a transistor made out of wood

Forget silicon. Researchers just created a transistor made out of wood

A team of Swedish researchers reached a groundbreaking development -- they made a fully functional wooden transistor.
Cal holding his lightsaber with BD-1 on his shoulder.

Not even Nvidia’s RTX 4090 can handle Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Not even Nvidia’s RTX 4090 can handle Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

The upcoming Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is so poorly optimized that even the best graphics cards are struggling with it.
Diablo IV poster.

Why you’ll probably need to upgrade your PC to play Diablo IV

Why you’ll probably need to upgrade your PC to play Diablo IV

Blizzard just announced the system requirements for Diablo IV, and it looks like an unexpected upgrade might be needed.
amd ryzen 7000x3d cpus are burning up broken

Some Ryzen CPUs are burning up. Here’s what you can do to save yours

Some Ryzen CPUs are burning up. Here’s what you can do to save yours

A round of reports claim AMD's latest processors have been burning up. A new BIOS update might be the thing that saves your CPU.
AMD Radeon RX 6500XT graphics cards stacked on top of each other.

AMD may soon launch a new GPU, but it’s probably not the one you think

AMD may soon launch a new GPU, but it’s probably not the one you think

It's possible that AMD may reveal a new RDNA 3 GPU at Computex, but if you expected the RX 7800 XT, you might be disappointed.
Nvidia and AMD CEOs are shown side by side in a split-screen view.

AMD is letting Nvidia win, and it needs to step it up before it’s too late

The GPU race is always on, but lately, it feels like AMD has been letting Nvidia win without even trying.
Asus ROG Ally on a purple background.

Watch out, Steam Deck — Asus ROG Ally might run Cyberpunk at over 60 fps

Watch out, Steam Deck — Asus ROG Ally might run Cyberpunk at over 60 fps

If these leaked benchmarks are anything to go by, the upcoming ASUS ROG Ally might absolutely obliterate Valve's Steam Deck.
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Nvidia’s RTX 4060 Ti may be more affordable, but will it be a good value?

Nvidia’s RTX 4060 Ti may be more affordable, but will it be a good value?

Nvidia might soon be releasing another GPU -- the RTX 4060 Ti. It'll be the cheapest in the lineup so far, but will it be worth it?
OpenAI and ChatGPT logos are marked do not enter with a red circle and line symbol.

The dark side of ChatGPT: things it can do, even though it shouldn’t

OpenAI's ChatGPT is a powerful tool, but unfortunately, that power can easily be used for all the wrong reasons.
The PolyKybd, a mechanical split keyboard with OLED screens in the keys.

This mechanical keyboard has tiny OLED screens in the keycaps

This mechanical keyboard has tiny OLED screens in the keycaps

This split keyboard looks pretty cool, but the best thing about it are the OLED screens in the keycaps.
Two RTX 4070 graphics cards sitting side by side.

The Nvidia RTX 4070 is still selling for list price. Here’s where to buy it

The Nvidia RTX 4070 is still selling for list price. Here’s where to buy it

Nvidia's RTX 4070 is out now, and surprisingly, you can actually buy it at the recommended price. Here's where to get it.
Two RTX 4070 graphics cards sitting side by side.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 vs. AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT: a close call

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 vs. AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT: a close call

How does Nvidia's midrange RTX 4070 compare to AMD's last-gen flagship, the RX 6950 XT? Check out our exclusive benchmarks to find out.
Three Ironside Juicebox desktop PCs sitting next to each other.

These ‘juicy’ PCs are some of the cutest gaming desktops ever

These ‘juicy’ PCs are some of the cutest gaming desktops ever

If you're tired of the same old gaming PC aesthetic, you might like these new Ironside Juicebox desktops, now available on Newegg.
A woman sits by a desk and plays a game on a laptop equipped with an AMD processor.

Playing games in your browser is about to get a lot better

Playing games in your browser is about to get a lot better

Google's brand-new API might make AAA gaming possible right in the browser one day. Here's what we know about it.
MSI RTX 4080 Suprim X installed in a PC.

Oops — Nvidia has just accidentally revealed a brand new GPU

Oops — Nvidia has just accidentally revealed a brand new GPU

A new demo of Nvidia Reflex in Counter-Strike 2 reveals a GPU that has already been the subject of much speculation.
Screenshot of full ray tracing in Cyberpunk 2077.

Cyberpunk 2077 path tracing update gives RTX 4090 a reason to exist

Cyberpunk 2077 path tracing update gives RTX 4090 a reason to exist

Nvidia has just shared a preview of the upcoming Ray Tracing: Overdrive mode in Cyberpunk 2077. The visuals are pretty incredible, but you need a beefy GPU.
Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 sitting on a table.

AMD’s Ryzen 7000 lineup is confusing, but at least we get a sticker

AMD’s Ryzen 7000 lineup is confusing, but at least we get a sticker

If you can't tell apart all of AMD's latest laptop processors, don't worry -- it's not just you. The chipmaker revealed how to do it.
The Arc A770 graphics card running in a PC.

Intel hasn’t given up on GPUs yet, and we should all be happy about that

Intel hasn’t given up on GPUs yet, and we should all be happy about that

Intel's second and third-gen discrete graphics cards are alive and well according to a new report. This is great news for the market as a whole.
The RTX 4090 and RTX 3090 sitting on a table side-by-side.

Forget the RTX 4090. Here’s why you should buy an older GPU instead

Retailers and Nvidia may have you believe that you need the RTX 4090 for AAA gaming, but here's why you really don't.
Someone holding the Ryzen 7 5800X3D in a red light.

This is how you can accidentally kill AMD’s best CPU for gaming

This is how you can accidentally kill AMD’s best CPU for gaming

If you've been thinking of trying to overclock the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, this is why you should be very careful.
The RTX 4070 Ti graphics card on a pink background.

Good news — Nvidia’s RTX 4070 might not be a lost cause after all

Good news — Nvidia’s RTX 4070 might not be a lost cause after all

The latest scoop on the pricing of Nvidia's RTX 4070 is a lot more optimistic than before, but will it still be worth the money?
A cryptocurrency mining rig from a computer graphic card.

After reaping the rewards, Nvidia turns its back on cryptocurrency

After reaping the rewards, Nvidia turns its back on cryptocurrency

With cryptomining all but over, Nvidia shared a strong opinion on cryptocurrencies as a whole.
Screenshot from the Diablo IV trailer.

Watch out — Diablo IV might break your Nvidia GPU

Watch out — Diablo IV might break your Nvidia GPU

Some users are experiencing a disastrous side effect of playing the Diablo IV open beta -- their GPUs are dying.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

Nvidia’s outrageous pricing strategy is exactly why we need AMD and Intel

Nvidia is the leader of the pack in the discrete GPU market, but it's time that AMD and Intel tried to give it a run for its money.
ChatGPT versus Google on smartphones.

You can now try out Google’s Bard, the rival to ChatGPT

You can now try out Google’s Bard, the rival to ChatGPT

Google has just announced that its new conversational AI, Bard, is now available for testing. Here's how you can try it out.