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If the Steam Machine's 4K60 promises feel limited, Zotac is putting an RTX 5080 in its latest mini PC

Zotac has shown off its latest mini PC at Computex 2026, and it fits a full-sized RTX 5080 inside it, which may be tempting next to the Steam Machine's APU.

This DDR5 RAM at Computex has integrated fans, but it'll come as no surprise that you can't buy it yet

This DDR5 RAM at Computex has integrated fans, but it'll come as no surprise that you can't buy it yet

Cooler Master and G.Skill have developed DDR5 RAM with integrated fans. As gimmicky as that sounds, it's no joke having seen it with my own eyes.

Forget its powerful Intel innards, Acer's new Predator Atlas 8 is a great handheld for a totally different reason

Forget its powerful Intel innards, Acer's new Predator Atlas 8 is a great handheld for a totally different reason

I went hands-on with the new Acer Predator Atlas 8 handheld gaming PC, and its ergonomics wowed me a lot more than its powerful innards and specs.

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If you thought the price of previous ROG Azoth keyboards was bad, the 20th anniversary one is going to give you a heart attack - but the undeniable quality of this keyboard range is present in every keystroke

Like the Esports mouse launched alongside it, the Asus ROG Azoth Extreme Edition 20 combines a stunning anniversary design with luxurious, premium build quality.

I'm not usually a fan of lightweight Esports mice, but the latest one from Asus ROG upped my kill-count in my favorite game so I'm now questioning my bizarre taste in clickers

The Asus ROG Harpe II Extreme Edition 20 is a highly luxurious gaming peripheral that combines an epic black and gold look with excellent build quality.

The Elgato Embrace promised to solve my frustrations with gaming chairs, but it's really just more of the same

The Elgato Embrace is a respectable first attempt at a chair from a brand that's proven it knows how to make quality creator tools.

There isn't much that's "new" about Razer's Iskur V2 "NewGen" gaming chair, and for $649, I really wish there was

Razer's "NewGen" Iskur V2 gaming chair feels a little too familiar, and its high price tag might be the epitome of that.

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I tried an 8,000Hz polling controller so you don't have to, but depending on the games you play, you might want to

I tried an 8,000Hz polling controller so you don't have to, but depending on the games you play, you might want to

The new GameSir G7 Pro's 8K polling rate is on the cutting edge of the controller market, but is it going to be worth upgrading to for the majority of players?

The Elite Series 2 set the bar for years of controller design, but the leaked "Elite Series 3" just looks like more of the same - here's what I'm hoping is under the hood

The Elite Series 2 set the bar for years of controller design, but the leaked "Elite Series 3" just looks like more of the same - here's what I'm hoping is under the hood

The Elite Series 3 controller may have leaked online. Here's a list of features and must-haves for the new gamepad if Microsoft wants it to stand out.

The Steam Controller is unmatched at letting you play mouse and keyboard games from the comfort of your couch, but as a gamepad it loses out to GameSir, Flydigi, Nacon, and more

The Steam Controller is unmatched at letting you play mouse and keyboard games from the comfort of your couch, but as a gamepad it loses out to GameSir, Flydigi, Nacon, and more

The Steam Controller is more comfortable than it looks, and its innovative features open up a whole new level of PC gaming from the couch.

RAM and SSDs usually suck in prebuilt gaming PCs, but this custom build shows that doesn't need to be the case, even in a pricing apocalypse

RAM and SSDs usually suck in prebuilt gaming PCs, but this custom build shows that doesn't need to be the case, even in a pricing apocalypse

Quoted Tech's custom PC builder doesn't try to offer you the choice of every component ever made; it opts for quality over quantity.

You don't have to choose between a controller and a keyboard; there's a secret third option, and I may not have become a full-time PC gamer without it

You don't have to choose between a controller and a keyboard; there's a secret third option, and I may not have become a full-time PC gamer without it

I struggled to transition between console and PC gaming, but this hybrid between a controller and a keyboard changed everything.

First came RAMageddon and storage inflation, now a CPU shortage could be on the cards as PC makers report limited supplies

First came RAMageddon and storage inflation, now a CPU shortage could be on the cards as PC makers report limited supplies

A CPU shortage and plenty of price hikes could be on the horizon if new reports from server builders and PC makers coming out of Asia are to be believed.

With rumors pointing to Meta's next VR headset using pricey Micro-OLED displays, Valve's Steam Frame could score an open goal with gamers

With rumors pointing to Meta's next VR headset using pricey Micro-OLED displays, Valve's Steam Frame could score an open goal with gamers

It's being rumored that Meta's next VR headset will use micro-OLED displays, which likely puts it at a more expensive price point than Valve's Steam Frame.

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After closing the Crucial brand, Micron's revenues are soaring in the RAMpocalypse: "In the AI era, memory has become a strategic asset for our customers"

Micron's latest financial results show that the company is thriving after closing the Crucial brand, and "mobile and client" sales are its biggest growth area.

This controller lets you swap between Xbox and PlayStation thumbstick layouts without a toolkit, and it only costs $50

I can only applaud the Nyxi Flexi for bringing a modular controller form factor down to a $50 price point, especially with its practical, toolless design.

I still have a soft spot for the Radeon RX 7900 XTX in 2026, but does this last-gen flagship hold its own against Nvidia's younger DLSS-obsessed rivals?

Revisiting the Radeon RX 7900 XTX in 2026 makes me nostalgic for an era of native graphics card performance we might not see again.

The Asus ROG Raikiri II's microswitch buttons are on par with the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro for less money, but they ask how far you're willing to go for a competitive edge

The Asus ROG Raikiri II is a marked improvement over its predecessor, which shows that this is a gaming brand that's willing to listen to feedback.

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Micron wants your next GPU to have 96GB of VRAM in it, but I don't really know who it's expecting will make it for you

In a new blog post, Micron has revealed its image for the future, where GPUs use 96GB of its own VRAM - a tone-deaf take in a post-Crucial world.

When do you really need to upgrade your RAM? Your guide to navigating a global memory shortage

Do you really need to buy new RAM right now? If not, you could save yourself a lot of money

The Riffmaster Guitar controller is a great vehicle for your gaming nostalgia, but it already feels like it's in its "greatest hits" era

The PDP Riffmaster guitar controller has reawakened Guitar Hero nostalgia in many a gamer in recent years, but it's lacking a distinct rock god personality.

I finally found wireless earbuds that fix the Meta Quest 3's latency issues, and they don't sound half bad either

I've been on the hunt for wireless earbuds that solve the Quest 3's audio latency issues, and I've finally tracked some down thanks to PrismXR.

RAM shortages explained: Why the world's supply of computing memory is so expensive right now

What's going on with RAM shortages, price inflation, and AI? I'm here to walk you through what you need to know.

I finally understand the hype for Flydigi controllers because it doesn't get much better than the Apex 5

After a 1-star review of a previous Flydigi controller, I finally get the hype thanks to the Apex 5's excellent design and responsive feel.

Ruark's latest desktop speakers will have you listening to your favorite game soundtracks as though it were your first time hearing them

Small improvements have made this superb-sounding 2.0 speaker setup even easier to recommend. Ruark's MR1 MK3 speakers may be pricey, but it's for good reason.

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