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AOC unveils its first triple-mode gaming monitor offering 260Hz, 360Hz, and 500Hz refresh options

AOC launches the CQ32G4ZA, a 31.5in curved VA monitor that can switch between 260Hz at 1440p, 360Hz at 1080p, and 500Hz at 720p.

This retro Steam Deck mod triggers game startup using floppy disks

Modder creates Decky Links to launch Steam Deck games via floppy disks, QR codes, and NFC cards, simulating the nostalgia of physical media.

AMD announces IFA 2026 keynote, potentially setting the stage for Ryzen AI Max Pro 400 release

Jack Huynh, AMD SVP & GM of Computing & Graphics, will host the IFA 2026 opening keynote on September 4.

Modder transforms a storage NAS into a gaming PC, slotting the PSU in place of drive cages

Modder turns a six-bay NAS unit into a capable gaming PC by hanging an RTX 5060 on the side and swapping the drive bays for an SFX PSU.

MSI celebrates its 40th anniversary with lots of cool Draco dragon-themed hardware

MSI launches a full set of Draco Epic Edition products, including a dragon-themed motherboard, RTX 5080, AIO liquid cooler, and more.

This Steam Machine mod transforms the faceplate into a magnetic controller dock

A new Steam Machine faceplate mod transforms the bland front cover into a convenient controller charger/holder using 3D-printed parts.

Asus, Gigabyte, and MSI may increase their motherboard prices in Q3 2026

The big three Taiwanese manufacturer are reportedly on the brink of raising motherboard prices in the face of spiralling costs.

Steam Hardware Survey shows 16GB VRAM GPUs and eight-core CPUs are the new majority among gaming PCs

More Steam users have eight CPU cores or more at their disposal, but there's still a ways to go before 16GB of VRAM or more becomes the norm.

HWiNFO to add per-chip VRAM temperature monitoring for AMD and Nvidia GPUs

AMD Radeon RX 5000 and newer plus Nvidia GDDR6X/7-equipped graphics cards are getting per-chip memory temperature monitoring in HWiNFO.