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CES award outs MSI's monstrous 1600W RTX 5090 Lightning GPU — new flagship has next generation liquid cooling, dual 16-pin power connectors, and a surface-mounted LCD display

For a few weeks now, we've known about MSI's RTX 5090 Lightning, a return to form for an iconic lineup of GPUs targeted at extreme overclocking. This new 5090 Lightning is no different with a 1600W power limit (2500W XOC BIOS) split across dual 12V-2x6 connectors, a large screen, and…

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Top 5 Gaming Myths That Secretly Kill Your FPS and Lower PC Performance

Learn the top 5 gaming myths that hurt performance and FPS. Debunk PC gaming misconceptions with technical insights and actionable optimizations for smooth gameplay.

Player One

I test gaming handhelds for a living — and this is what I expect in 2026

2025 was a substantial year for gaming handhelds, and 2026 should be almost as groundbreaking. Here are some developments we expect to see next year.

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MSI's brilliant new QD-OLED screen fixes one of the biggest issues with OLED gaming monitors

Fixed front fringing, light absorption, and the best HDR we've seen to date.

PC Gamer

MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 review

The latest QD-OLED tech is something very special.

PC Gamer

MSI’s RTX 5090 Lightning shatters GPU records before launch — 40-phase VRAM and dual 12V-2x6 connectors turn heads on upcoming overclocking monster

Several benchmark records have appeared online, with users saying they're from the MSI RTX 5090 Lightning, which the company is expected to announce on January 5 at CES 2026.

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MSI teases new power supplies with 'instant protection' against melting RTX 5090 cables — promises to solve 12V-2x6 connector woes by monitoring individual wires

Modern GPUs have a voracious appetite and the mighty Nvidia's RTX 5090 is no exception, often causing fiery outcomes. Many companies have tried to solve this issue, including MSI once before with its yellow-tipped connectors, but now it's back with two new power supplies that promise next-level safeguards against these…

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CES 2026: From new Intel chips to far too much AI, here's everything we expect to see

CES always starts the year with a bang.

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AI, Crysis, lusty argonians, and pinball: These are our most-read news stories of 2025

A look back at the year that was, as chosen (sort of) by you.

PC Gamer

8GB of VRAM could be all you can find in laptop GPUs soon — but is it enough? I tested the MSI Katana 15 HX to find out

I was left quite surprised at the MSI Katana 15HX B14W's gaming performance, but I'm slightly worried about how long 8GB GPUs will last.

TechRadar

I tested dozens of gaming laptops this year — these are the 3 fastest you can buy

Looking for the most powerful gaming laptops of 2025? After testing the latest machines of the year, here are the fastest you can buy, according to our benchmarks.

Tom’s Guide

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 power wire reportedly caught fire despite using the original cable — CPU cooler's tubing was also caught in the blaze

We might be looking at literally the most cooked RTX 5090 yet, with a burnt power connector that has melted into itself, despite using a native 12V-2x6 cable on an ATX 3.1 certified PSU. The person smelled fire, saw it, and lived to tell the tale, all on Christmas eve.

Tom’s Hardware

This £315 Core Ultra 7 PC has 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD — Yes, this is probably the best PC deal of 2025 (yes, even for Pros)

I tried to find a deal that's better than this one but I couldn't find anything that's remotely competitive pricewise

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I test gaming handhelds for a living — and this was my favorite of 2025

In 2025, several notable gaming handhelds were released, but only one ran on SteamOS. Here's why the Legion Go S with SteamOS is my favorite handheld of 2025.

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PC Gamer Hardware Awards: The best gaming laptop of 2025

With a whole new generation of mobile GPUs, and some sleek new designs, this has been a great year for gaming laptops. But who's the winner?

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Motherboards from Gigabyte, MSI, ASUS, ASRock at risk from new UEFI flaw attack - here's what we know

TechRadar

I reviewed the MSI Pro MP165 E6 - and this lightweight budget portable monitor is perfect for business travel

The MSI Pro MP165 E6 is designed for a professional with a lot of different gear, who could benefit from a bit more screen real estate. This could be for a tablet, a gaming console, a computer, a camera, or more, all while staying within a budget.

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OLED monitors are starting to get their flowers, as 2025 marks a 65% increase in shipments

Hopefully, that comes with even more competition in the OLED market.

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As a PC gamer priced out of gaming laptops and PCs, these are the must-have PC gaming handhelds to get this Christmas

RAM price rises are causing gaming laptops and PCs to get more expensive, but these gaming handhelds offer excellent, more affordable, alternatives.

Tom’s Guide

We finally have a price for Intel Panther Lake laptops, and it's cheaper than you think

The first Intel Panther Lake laptops are now listed at retailers, and prices start at $999. Will they be cheaper than we think?

TechRadar

Mainstream handheld makers are on the verge of spoiling the appeal of portable gaming — the MSI Claw A8 is just over $1,000

The MSI Claw A8 looks set to be another handheld costing over $1,000, and this may eventually destroy the appeal of handheld gaming.

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Ryzen Z2 Extreme–powered MSI Claw appears online — the sticker shock is impossible to ignore

The MSI Claw A8 with AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Extreme has surfaced on Newegg at a startling price, though you can't buy the gaming handheld just yet.

PC Gamer

MSI MEG X870E Godlike X Edition review

Taking one of the most over-the-top, luxury-class AMD motherboards around and making it even more exclusive.

Tom’s Guide

I tested BenQ’s pro editing monitor and this thing is a workflow beast

The BenQ PD3226G packs high color accuracy, Pantone accreditation and a lovely 4K panel. It isn’t perfect, but it’s still a highly capable editing display.

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The MSI Vector A18 HX A9W wears its performance goals on its sleeve, and you'll either love it or hate it | Review

The MSI Vector punches well above its own weight in performance, achieving exactly what the brand set out to do with this chunky 18-inch machine.

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