AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D review: a decent CPU in desperate need of a price cut

3D V-Cache helps give the Ryzen 7 7700X3D decent gaming pace, but this processor's price makes very little sense in the current market.

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Gigabyte’s best 32in 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor just fell to its lowest ever price

The Gigabyte MO32U24 offers up all the latest in 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor tech for just $799.

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UGREEN just released the world’s first liquid-cooled power bank, with a window to show it in action

Reducing temps by up to 10°C, the UGREEN MagFlow Pro Magnetic Power Bank is designed for peak sustained power output, with 10,000mAh on tap.

Nvidia confirms DLSS 5 support for GeForce RTX 40 series cards, but won’t say when

DLSS 5 performance on GeForce RTX 50 series remains Nvidia's focus for the moment, but the firm promises wider GPU support in the future.

Intel Nova Lake presentation leak shows a Q1 2027 release target

Intel is seemingly starting Nova Lake CPU mass production in 2026, followed by availability in 2027, with the flagship 52-core chip apparently coming later.

Fractal Design launches two new PC case ranges, as Define series gets updated

Fractal releases its Summit and Define One PC cases, plus a Refine 2 chair and Radius AIO liquid cooler, all featuring its distinctive Scandinavian design touches.

AMD RDNA 5 targets 3.1-3.4GHz GPU clock range, according to leak

A 3.4GHz clock speed on RDNA 5 would represent a 14.5% boost over a Radeon RX 9070 XT, but that's a best case scenario.

Nvidia DLSS 5 tanks performance and guzzles power, according to GPU benchmarks

Turning on Nvidia DLSS 5 can practically halve frame rates using a GeForce RTX 5090, while also requiring more watts from the wall too.

Latest Nvidia GeForce GPU driver reportedly causes screen flickering, but a fix is on the way

A future Nvidia Game Ready driver update should fix the problem, but there are workarounds available to GeForce GPUs.

Acer’s new gaming handheld prototype transforms into a mini laptop with keyboard

Acer presents Project DualPlay Mini, a gaming handheld that transforms into a small laptop with a built-in keyboard, along with a rotating screen.

Dell brings the fight to Apple MacBook Neo, with its Intel Wildcat Lake laptop sporting a 2.8K 120Hz display

The Dell 14S laptop series features 6-core Intel Wildcat CPUs, with up to a 2880x1800 120Hz display, and 21-hour battery life, in a compact size.

Alienware debuts its first 24.5in 560Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor, built in collaboration with esports pros

Aiming to replace TN monitors as the default for esports, the AW2527HX could be a game changer when it launches in Q1 2027.

Philips’ new ultrawide 5120×2160 business monitor also has a 240Hz mode for gaming

Philips releases the 34B2U5900C, a curved ultra-wide 34in business monitor, boasting high refresh rates, and a large workspace for Windows.

Regular Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 cards sail beyond $5,090, now costing 2.5x MSRP

Standard Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards are reaching extraordinary prices, with the cheapest in-stock models now costing $5,169.

Nvidia DLSS 5 release date is now official, with first game support coming on 3 September

The first game to support the divisive neural rendering tech will be NBA 2K27, and it requires an Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series GPU or GeForce Now.

AOC reveals 5K 180Hz Mini LED monitor capable of 1,600nits peak brightness

Seemingly exclusive to China for the moment, the AGP277KXM looks to be an absolutely monstrous Mini LED monitor.

Windows 11 shut down controls for your PC may soon be available on your smartphone

A Link to Windows debug log reveals Microsoft is working on giving your smartphone remote power controls for your Windows PC.

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