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Acer has turned its obnoxiously loud gaming PC into a stealthy RTX 5080 assassin, but it doesn't come cheap

The latest version of the Acer Predator Orion 7000 impressed me with vastly improved cooling performance. Besides its high price, it's an easy recommendation.

The design of Asus' previous controller made no sense, and the updated version revealed at Gamescom proves it

The design of Asus' previous controller made no sense, and the updated version revealed at Gamescom proves it

Asus has ditched the gimmicky screen and rubbish back buttons of its Xbox controller in favor of TMR goodness with the Raikiri 2, revealed at Gamescom.

My gaming headset needed a simple ear cushion replacement, but SteelSeries broke my brain with color options instead

My gaming headset needed a simple ear cushion replacement, but SteelSeries broke my brain with color options instead

I needed new ear cushions for my SteelSeries Arctis Nova gaming headset, and I had no idea I was opening a Pandora's Box of color combinations.

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Dongnae, Bristol: ‘A handpicked flurry of Korean loveliness’ – restaurant review

An ornate feast of sweet, sour, sharp, puzzling and powerful

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I tried Hori's Steam controller, and it feels almost as quirky as Valve's original version - for better or worse

The Wireless HORIPAD for Steam does a great job of capturing the quirky identity of the original Steam controller. I'm not sure that works in its favor, though.

"All of this would roughly cost $4,000" - Don't make these mistakes when assembling your next gaming PC

Gaming PCs are famously expensive, but you don't have to opt for the most high-end parts like this Redditor has. Here's how not to overspend on your next rig.

This controller just stole the "best value for money" award from all the other Xbox gamepads

I wish the GameSir G7 Pro were a little more ambitious, but it’s still easily the best value Xbox Series X controller money can buy right now.

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Flydigi Vader 4 Pro review: “I’ve never run into as many issues with one gamepad as I have with this”

Flydigi Vader 4 Pro review: “I’ve never run into as many issues with one gamepad as I have with this”

The Flydigi Vader 4 Pro is probably the worst controller I’ve ever reviewed, and that sucks because I really wanted to like it.

I've built three gaming PCs with these screwdriver kits, and you don't need to waste your money on anything more expensive

I've built three gaming PCs with these screwdriver kits, and you don't need to waste your money on anything more expensive

It's easy to overspend on PC parts. Save money where you can, and buy one of these screwdriver sets that still gives you everything you need to build.

PC gaming doesn't have to mean sitting at a desk in your spare time: Here's how I built the perfect couch setup

PC gaming doesn't have to mean sitting at a desk in your spare time: Here's how I built the perfect couch setup

I used the Couchmaster Cycon to create the perfect PC gaming setup for my TV, and if you're sick of sitting at a desk, you need to know about it.

Nacon Revolution X Unlimited review: “As OP as pro controllers get these days”

Nacon Revolution X Unlimited review: “As OP as pro controllers get these days”

The Nacon Revolution X Unlimited improves upon the PS5 controller we saw from this brand a few years ago. It makes the leap over to Xbox with a conclusive feature set.

Aim trainers weren't helping, but changing my mouse pad improved my FPS gameplay overnight

Aim trainers weren't helping, but changing my mouse pad improved my FPS gameplay overnight

I had no idea how deep the mouse pad rabbit hole went, but finding the right one for me was a quick fix for my FPS gameplay, which thanked me immediately.

Razer Kishi V3 Pro review: “Razer’s stubborn pricing throws a big green spanner in the works”

Razer Kishi V3 Pro review: “Razer’s stubborn pricing throws a big green spanner in the works”

Just when I thought Razer had turned a corner, it’s come out with the Razer Kishi V3 Pro, another mobile controller priced at $149.

PXN P5 review: “Buying cheap might mean buying twice."

PXN P5 review: “Buying cheap might mean buying twice."

The PXN P5 makes so many bold promises for a controller of this price, but it isn’t the most reliable in terms of following through.

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Rode Wireless Go Gen 3 review: “I never thought a wireless mic like this would win me over”

The Rode Wireless Go Gen 3 mics provide nothing short of incredible audio quality for a wireless, on-the-go product.

Samsung 9100 Pro 4TB review: “A feat of engineering, but one you probably don’t need”

Samsung has finally delivered a new flagship SSD, and the 9100 Pro Gen 5 drive is one of the fastest ever made. Is it worth its high price tag, though?

Honor 400 Pro review: "It's streamers, content creators, and gaming video makers who will get the most bang for their buck here"

The Honor 400 Pro is a stunning camera phone, but that obnoxiously large set of lenses on its back isn’t hiding a lack of features within.

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D review: “Still one of the best CPUs on the market when it comes to gaming"

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is considered one of the best gaming processors ever made. Two years on from its release, how does it hold up?

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MX Creative Console review: “Feels clunkier than a typical keyboard in almost every way”

The MX Creative Console from Logitech tries its best to fulfill the role of live stream controller and multimedia editing tool, but I'm not sure it succeeds.

Razer Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition review: “Designed around speedy actuation, and it achieves that in spades”

The Razer Wolverine V3 TE is a cheaper version of the V3 Pro, and if you can do without extras that mean a $100 price bump, this might be the gamepad for you.

Scuf Valor Pro review: “Feels like a serious step backward for an Xbox controller in 2025”

The Scuf Valor Pro’s wired-only limitations may seem like the headline problem with this controller, but they’re only the start of this gamepad’s issues.

NZXT Player Three PC review: “Some of the best and quietest cooling of any prebuilt gaming PC”

There’s no way around it; NZXT’s Player Three PC is an excellent prebuilt gaming rig that has great cooling and even better GPU/CPU combinations.

I'm declaring war on gaming chair armrests in 2025

Nobody seems to like gaming chair armrests that don't lock into a certain position, so why are they starting to show up more often?

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB review: "Has some solid design points that make installation a lot easier"

The NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB does a lot to simplify the most impractical design flaws of AIO coolers. Whether or not it’s worth paying extra for is up to you.

Meta Quest 3 vs Pico 4 Ultra: Which VR headset should you buy?

The Meta Quest 3 and Pico 4 Ultra are two tempting devices in 2025. With specs and use cases so similar, which VR headset should you buy?

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