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Monica J. White

Monica J. White

Computing Writer

Monica is a UK-based freelance writer and self-proclaimed geek. A firm believer in the "PC building is just like expensive Legos" philosophy, Monica loves to play around with different builds - if not in reality, then at least on one of her several wishlists. If she's not currently neck-deep in Google Docs or elbow-deep in her PC case, she's most likely spending the day gaming or hanging out with her dog.

 

Intel Arc A770 GPU installed in a test bench.

Intel may fire the first shots in the next-gen GPU war

Intel's Arc Battlemage graphics cards might be closer to launch than we think, and Intel might release them at the perfect time to steal some sales.
RTX 4070 seen from the side.

Nvidia RTX 50-series graphics cards: news, release date, price, and more

Nvidia's upcoming RTX 50-series graphics cards are undoubtedly going to rival some of the best GPUs. Here's what we know about them.
RTX 4060 Ti sitting next to the RTX 4070.

GPU prices are back on the rise again

Just when we thought we were fully out of the woods when it comes to GPU prices, a new report tells us that things might be about to get worse.
A Dell XPS 15 laptop on an office desk next to a monitor.

How to check your PC’s specifications on Windows 11

Need to know what version of Windows your computer is running, or what components your machine has? Here’s how to locate and decipher your PC’s specifications.
The AMD RX 7900 graphics card on a pink background.

The sad reality of AMD’s next-gen GPUs comes into view

We finally have our first sign of AMD's upcoming RDNA 4 graphics card, and it appears to confirm some of the previous rumors.
The Nvidia RTX 4080 Super on a pink background.

How to update or uninstall a Game Ready driver

Nvidia's Game Ready drivers are the most stable option for PC gamers. In this guide, we'll walk you through updating and uninstalling them.
A MacBook and iPhone in shadow on a surface.

Apple finally has a way to defeat ChatGPT

A new research paper reveals that Apple has been quietly working on a LLM solution of its own, and it already beats ChatGPT.
RTX 4090.

Everything you need to know about buying a GPU in 2024

Picking the right graphics card is crucial if you want to make the most out of your PC. Our comprehensive guide will help you through that process.
Snapdragon's X Elite PC SoC.

There’s an unexpected, new competitor in PC gaming

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chip was just benchmarked, and it looks like Apple, Intel, and AMD have a serious competitor coming right up.
RTX 4060 Ti sitting on a pink background.

You shouldn’t buy these Nvidia GPUs right now

Nvidia makes some excellent GPUs, but with the current state of the market, here are a few you should steer clear of.
A Microsoft datacenter.

How much does an AI supercomputer cost? Try $100 billion

Microsoft and OpenAI are working on a data center project, and it's going to be costly.
An Intel Meteor Lake system-on-a-chip.

How Intel and Microsoft are teaming up to take on Apple

New information about Intel Lunar Lake reveals that Intel has been working closely with Microsoft to be able to compete against Apple's M3.
Resident Evil 4 running on the LG UltraGear 45 gaming monitor.

Microsoft just discovered the next big evolution in displays

A new Microsoft patent tells us that the company is working on a new technology that can dim and brighten individual pixels instead of the entire display.
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D installed in a motherboard.

AMD makes older PCs more upgradeable once again

AMD just unveiled several new processors during an event in China, and owners of AM4 motherboards might be happy.
Screenshot of full ray tracing in Cyberpunk 2077.

How 8GB VRAM GPUs could be made viable again

Microsoft just published a new patent, describing a technology that could drastically reduce the impact of ray tracing on GPU memory.
Pads on the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

The one AMD 3D V-Cache processor you should avoid at all costs

AMD's 3D V-Cache chips are among the best processors, but if you're a gamer, you should steer clear of the Ryzen 9 7900X3D. Here's why.
A laptop and a camera on a table with a Qualcomm logo on the screen.

Qualcomm just made some bold claims about gaming on ARM PCs

Qualcomm teases that it managed to turn Arm CPUs into something that can run Windows games without a hitch.
A colorful collage of images generated by Nvidia's LATTE3D.

Nvidia turns simple text prompts into game-ready 3D models

Nvidia just unveiled its new text-to-3D generative AI model dubbed Latte3D. It can turn a quick text prompt into a full-blown 3D model.
Captain America and Black Panther face off in a screenshot from a Marvel game.

Unreal Engine just demoed ‘film-quality’ visuals running in real time

At the State of Unreal 2024, Unreal Engine revealed how its latest iteration will create densely detailed environments in real time.
Intel Core i5-13600K installed in a motherboard.

The only Intel CPU you should buy is over a year old

While Intel has plenty of great processors up for grabs, there's only one you should be buying if you don't need a productivity workhorse.
A demo of AMD GPU work graphs featuring in-game scenery including a castle and a town.

AMD is making the CPU more and more obsolete in gaming

AMD just shared a demo of Work Graphs with the additions of draw calls and mesh nodes, and the results are impressive.
The Asus ROG NUC on a desk surrounded by three monitors.

We finally know the price of Asus’ most powerful gaming NUC

The first listing for the upcoming Asus ROG NUC mini PC was spotted at a German retailer. Spoiler alert: It's not cheap.
A hand holding AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor.

Nice try, Intel, but AMD 3D V-Cache chips still win

Intel's Core i9-14900KS is the best that the lineup has to offer, but how does it match up against AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X3D?
A gaming PC on a carpeted floor.

How buying the wrong gaming PC can go horribly wrong

Prebuilt PCs have their merits, but buying the wrong one can end in disaster. Here are some of the worst ones I've dealt with over the years.
Intel's 14900K CPU socketed in a motherboard.

Intel just launched the ‘world’s fastest’ CPU

Intel just announced the release of its best processor to date, and it's already available.
Intel Core i5-14600K processor inside its socket.

Here’s a shocking reminder of just how far ahead Intel is in race with AMD

A new market report reveals the vast difference in CPU shipments between Intel, AMD, and Apple.
Lenovo Legion Tower 7i gaming PC sitting on a table.

Prebuilt vs. custom PC: How to know which is right for you

Should you buy a prebuilt PC or a custom computer to put together yourself? We'll explore the pros and cons and help you decide.
Three Gigabyte Aorus monitors over a colorful background.

Gigabyte just upped its OLED monitor game

Gigabyte's upcoming lineup of QD-OLED monitors just received an update that will help them compete against models from MSI and Asus.
Playing games with GeForce Now on a laptop.

Nvidia just made GeForce Now so much better

Nvidia has just boosted GeForce Now with variable refresh rates, and it'll even work on a Mac. That's not all -- you can finally try it out for cheap.
Two monitors with AMD FreeSync over a dark background.

AMD is finally taking FreeSync to the next level

AMD just announced some much-needed changes to its FreeSync requirements, effectively setting a new standard for gaming monitors.
AMD's RX 7700 XT in a test bench.

AMD’s GPUs had a bigger year in 2023 than you might realize

GPU shipments are on a steady rise, and one of the manufacturers is seeing much more significant gains than the other two.
Frank Azor presenting at AMD's RDNA 3 launch event.

AMD finally has a strategy to beat Nvidia’s DLSS

A recent teaser from AMD's CTO tells us that we might see AI-powered upscaling in the near future.
Corsair DDR5 RAM inside a PC.

If you’re still gaming on 16GB of RAM, you’re missing out

If you're still on the fence about making the jump to 32GB RAM on your gaming PC, the time has come.
Steam Deck over a pink background.

Nvidia is reportedly ‘worried that it’s missing the boat’

Nvidia has completely neglected the gaming handheld market, which is where AMD absolutely dominates -- but that might not be the case for long.