Computer Gaming

by Gabby Bloch ·Posted
For gamers or content creators who live stream, investing in a clean sounding microphone is essential. Luckily, you don't have to spend an arm and a leg to get solid performance. We've listed the best sounding and most popular USB mics for gaming and live streaming in every price range, since USB mics tend to be the more popular choice in this category. However, we've also included a few XLR dynamic and condenser mics at the bottom of the article should you want to elevate your sound performance to the next level. USB Mics for Gaming and
by Steven Esposito ·Posted
In the past, I wrote about the thin line between creative and gaming laptops, and there is no better modern example than the MSI Creator A16 AI+ Laptop. Powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI 9 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics, the Creator A16 embraces both the creator
by Steven Esposito ·Posted
Boost your gaming and content creation with a desktop computer from MSI. Featuring Intel Core Ultra and AMD Ryzen processors with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-series graphics, these systems allow you to take on virtually any task. Infinite RS AI & Vision Elite RS AI Whether you’re looking to max out graphical settings, editing high-resolution videos, or performing AI workloads, the Infinite RS AI can help you do it all. Inside is a liquid cooled Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU with 64GB of DDR5-6000 memory and a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. Topping it off is an
by Steven Esposito ·Posted
Graphics cards are one of the many important components that make up your computer and are necessary to run your essential programs and favorite games. They can be expensive at times, testing the threshold of price to performance. Luckily, Intel has come back into the space with their Arc B580 series cards. Branding the product nomenclature of “Battlemage,” Intel comes out swinging with impressive results across the board. Raw Specs When the Intel A (Alchemist) series released, folks felt underwhelmed by their performance. Sure, they were able
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Take your entertainment experiences to new dimensions by adding the 49" Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 Gaming Monitor to your computer setup. By merging two QHD (1440p) screens into a single 5120 x 1440 resolution, 1800R curved display, this monitor fully immerses you in games and movies by wrapping your field of view. The stylish silver metal frame measures just 4.5mm at its slimmest point, with razor thin bezels, offering
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Using the 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9, specifically the 11900K, Doug Guerra builds and tests a custom PC made for gamers that can double as a workstation for creators. Watch how he does it, then enter for your chance to win this newly built PC stacked with an awesome collection of hardware to accompany it, along with other great prizes. Learn more about 11th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors
by Shawn C. Steiner ·Posted
Gaming is getting huge. A natural result of that is equipment being designed explicitly for gamers. One such brand is WD with its WD_BLACK series of products. Yes, they are great for gaming, but I want to say that these are genuinely good products that are worth a look for other industries. In particular, it was the Thunderbolt™ 3-equipped D50 Game Dock that caught my eye as a great option for creatives who need speedy storage and a
by Shawn C. Steiner ·Posted
Building your own gaming PC can be an incredibly rewarding experience. From the excitement of picking out parts to the thrill of assembly, there’s nothing quite like it.  But despite its many dividends, building a PC from scratch remains a niche endeavor, its participation limited by the daunting nature of the task.  Fear not: though it might seem a formidable and overly complex task, building your own gaming PC is relatively straightforward. With the right info, a clear and well-thought-out concept, and proper guidance, anyone can
by M. Brett Smith ·Posted
It’s been more than two years since the Oculus—er, Meta—Quest 2 debuted. Since then, a lot has happened; a lot of things have changed.   Above image: Created with Painting VR  Case in point: the Oculus Quest 2 is now the Meta Quest 2. The base model now comes with 128GB of internal storage—twice as much as the original. Welcome to the Metaverse
by Steven Wong ·Posted
AMD stepped into the next generation of high-performance computing power with the launch of the Ryzen 5000 series desktop processors. Featuring “Zen 3” 7nm architecture, the Ryzen 5 5600X, Ryzen 7 5800X, Ryzen 9 5900X, and
by Carroll Moore ·Posted
Fresh from APC, the new Back-UPS Pro Gaming and Back-UPS Pro uninterruptible power supplies provide gamers and other power users with surge protection and backup battery power. Whether you're looking for surge protection for consoles or backup power for gaming rigs, the Back-UPS Pro Gaming and Back-UPS
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Doug Guerra takes a look at the LG UltraGear 34GN850-B. Not only is this ultrawide, curved monitor made for gaming, it is also a great photo- and video-editing monitor! It features a Nano IPS panel, HDMI | DisplayPort inputs, 3440 x 1440 resolution, variable refresh rate, numerous split screen arrangements, and more.
by Patrick Chiang ·Posted
If you’ve been living under a rock and haven’t heard of Apex Legends, then here’s your wake-up call. While it doesn’t have the player base compared to big titles like Fortnite or PUBG, probably because it’s not available on mobile (yet?), “Ape Legs,” as at least two of us in the office like to call it, isn’t fighting this battle sitting down. In less than one week of a February release, Apex has amassed more than 25 million players—and 50 million within a month. In March, Respawn Entertainment was ready with Apex Legends Season 1 – Wild
by John-Paul Pale… ·Posted
The ASUS Republic of Gamers lineup has always had one goal in mind: to produce high-end gaming products. To this (high) end, the company has just drawn another line in the sand with the introduction of two notebooks: the Republic of Gamers Zephyrus M GM501GS and Republic of Gamers Zephyrus GX501GI. While hardcore gaming has