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Xbox app beta tells you if a game will run 'great' on your PC
Microsoft is testing a feature for the PC's Xbox app that will tell you if a game will run on your PC, and how well.
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The best graphics cards for PC gaming: The latest GPU is a blast from the past
These are the best graphics cards that PC gamers can buy today from Nvidia GeForce and AMD Radeon.
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Save $200 on the Acer Nitro 5 laptop
Best Buy is selling the Acer Nitro 5 laptop with an RTX 3050 Ti for $899.
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Boost your broadcasts with the Blue Yeti X mic for $95
Best Buy is selling the Blue Yeti X World of Warcraft Edition for just $95.
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Razer CEO says gaming laptop prices will spike in 2022
Razer's CEO says increasing component costs will drive up the price of Blade laptops
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Behold! 12 days of awesome tech gifts, chosen by the PCWorld editors
Consider it PCWorld's version of an advent calendar. For 12 straight days, our Hack the Holidays spectacular will reveal "unwrapping" videos of tech products and nerd gear that our editors most want to give friends and family.
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Xbox Game Streaming now looks even better on Edge
Microsoft is giving its game streaming system an Edge-exclusive 'clarity boost.'
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Enjoy Cyber Monday savings of up to 70% on these gifts for gamers
Here is a curated list of five items that any gamer would love to receive this holiday season.
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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tip: How to get 3 years of access to hundreds of games for dirt cheap
You can save hundreds on an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription with this method. And if your timing is lucky, you'll pay even less to pull it off!
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Pick up this RTX 3070 Alienware laptop at a staggering $530 off
This beefy gaming laptop has the specs you want at an extremely palatable price.
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These 25 deep, absorbing PC games will eat days of your life
These long PC games demanded to be played for days, not hours—and your tenacity will be rewarded.
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Black Friday Sale: This Unity Game Developer Bundle and PS+ subscription is 70% off
This package provides a beginner-friendly introduction to the world of game development.
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The best PC game deals for Black Friday
Who says the hardware has to have all the fun? Tons of great PC games are on sale for Black Friday.
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7 free programs every PC gamer needs
Must-have software for PC gamers: Monitor your frame rates, beautify your games, talk to friends, and more.
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The best CPUs for gaming
The best gaming CPUs will help your PC pump out as many frames as possible, as quickly as possible. We pick the best for every budget.
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Learn how to develop games using the Unreal game engine, just $35
This web-based training package offers a great introduction to game development, but in a way that’s easily digestible for beginners.
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This loaded 65-inch 4K HDR TV doubles as an ultra-fast FreeSync monitor for $999
Amazon is selling a Vizio 65-inch 4K HDR TV with FreeSync for $300 off.
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Level up your gaming rig with Razer's early Black Friday sale
Razer has some gear on sale at Amazon with a few solid prices on mice, headsets, keyboards, and more.
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Meet ICAT, Nvidia's new weapon in the visual quality war with AMD and Intel
Nvidia's new ICAT tool lets you compare apples to apples when evaluating image upscaling technologies.
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