Microsoft's Xbox 'Helix' chip is reportedly the basis of next-gen consoles made by Asus and MSI, but you won't be able to buy it separately Probably not the budget PC gaming saviour we've been hoping for. PC Gamer · Apr 22
Panther Lake handhelds could put AMD on notice, but there’s a big hurdle to overcome Rumors claim that Intel could unveil its reported Panther Lake handheld chips during Computex 2026. While that's exciting, there's one huge potential catch. Tom’s Guide · Apr 22
Your next Xbox could come in Asus and MSI flavors, but Microsoft has confirmed an in-house Project Helix Leaks suggest Asus and MSI versions of the next-gen Xbox could be a thing, but Microsoft has swiftly stepped in to confirm there will be a first-party console. GamesRadar · Apr 21
What You Need to Know Ahead of Motorola Solutions’ Earnings Release Motorola Solutions is expected to release its fiscal first-quarter earnings soon, and analysts predict its earnings will fall marginally. Barchart · Apr 21
Look mom, new Intel Arc G3 handhelds that no one can probably afford are inbound New Intel Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme gaming handhelds will apparently debut at Computex, but you should brace for the usual premium price tag. GamesRadar · Apr 21
Watch out, AMD — Intel’s Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme handheld chips expected for Computex reveal A new report from VideoCardz claims that Intel will officially announce its Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme handheld chips during Computex 2026. Here's what we know. Tom’s Guide · Apr 20
Gigabyte describes its new PSU range as a 'Hardware Guardian', protecting your graphics card from melting and presumably fighting crime in its spare time To the Volt-mobile! PC Gamer · Apr 20
MSI launches new OLED monitors that significantly improve contrast and brightness — and it's a sign that the sky is the limit for OLED After their reveals at CES 2026, MSI has launched the 322UR and 321UP OLED monitors, both promising to address some of the display type's biggest issues. TechRadar · Apr 20
I let ChatGPT and Gemini build my PC — here are the components each AI picked Building a PC has never exactly been easy, but right now it's pretty tough going. Here's what AI recommended I use to build my new gaming rig. TechRadar · Apr 20
I'm an AI skeptic but this MSI gaming monitor’s AI features are actually useful — here's what the Care Sensor does I've spent the last few weeks testing the MSI X36, featuring an "AI Care Sensor." I originally thought it was a gimmick but it's actually useful. Here's why. Tom’s Guide · Apr 19
I just tested ‘one of the most beautiful QD-OLED monitors I’ve ever seen’ — and it’s so worth the premium The MSI X36 is a formidable QD-OLED monitor, boasting great color coverage and accuracy, a 360Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time for gaming, and more. Tom’s Guide · Apr 17
I just tested the SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 — and it bridges the gap between entry-level and competitive gaming mice The SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 boasts 26,000 DPI, 4,000Hz wireless polling, and long battery life, making it a formidable upgrade over its predecessor. Tom’s Guide · Apr 17
MSI says its refreshed Raider gaming laptops have been designed to combat the one thing I hate most about portable PCs: fan noise And it seems to be addressing its fondness for the chonk, too. PC Gamer · Apr 17
"An unmatched upgrade opportunity": Intel's new Core Series 3 mobile CPUs target "value buyers" as PC prices rise Intel has unveiled its new Core Series 3 "Wildcat Lake" mobile CPUs designed to be more affordable, and I'm optimistic that they'll be a decent antidote to rising PC prices. Windows Central · Apr 16
Tom’s Hardware · Apr 16 Intel launches Wildcat Lake as Core Series 3 for value laptops and edge systems — six consumer SKUs built on 18A promise 'all-day' battery life Intel has today launched its Core Series 3 mobile processors, confirming the official branding for the silicon tracked under the Wildcat Lake codename since late 2024.
TechRadar · Apr 14 DLSS 5’s biggest crime is making us forget how good Nvidia's tech can be, as my time testing DLSS 4.5 proves DLSS 4.5 made my RTX 5070 hit 270fps in Cyberpunk at 4K – but is this free update too good to be true?
PC Gamer · Apr 13 Gigabyte GO27Q24G review This cheaper WOLED gaming monitor comes at an image quality cost.
Tom’s Guide · Apr 12 I switched to the MSI Prestige 13 AI+ for two weeks — I’m shocked at how much I could do on something this small and light The MSI Prestige 13 AI+ sports a solid metal frame, a gorgeous OLED display and Intel Panther Lake power for a solid all-day machine.
PC Gamer · Apr 10 Asus announces the ROG Equalizer: a new cable aimed at making melting GPU power connectors a thing of the past It's even compatible with PSUs from other vendors, as long as it has a decent 12V-2x6 socket.
Tom’s Hardware · Apr 10 Newbie overclocker destroys $5,000 RTX 5090 Lightning Z GPU they used 'to learn how to solder' — practicing newfound hobby goes wrong in the most expensive way imaginable An MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Lightning Z owner sent their $5,000 GPU for repair after damaging it while "practicing" soldering a resistor on the board.
TechRadar · Apr 9 Nvidia RTX 5090 owner practices soldering skills on a $5,000 GPU — and the result is predictably disastrous Want to practice your soldering skills? Don't do it on a $5,000 graphics card (in case you were tempted).
GamesRadar · Apr 6 I benchmarked Cyberpunk 2077 on 15 gaming laptops, these are the specs you need to hit 60fps in RT Ultra in 2026 After a year of testing, this is how each gaming laptop GPU handles one of today's most demanding games.
GamesRadar · Mar 31 Bargain hunters will know the MSI Cyborg well but are its sacrifices worth it? The MSI Cyborg drops quality of life features present in its sibling devices, while still holding up with workable RTX 5050 performance.