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Save $500 on this beastly gaming rig with an RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, Ryzen 7800X3D, and 32GB of RAM — Skytech's desktop gaming PC now just $1,499

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Tom's Hardware · 06/13/2026 10:29 EDT

Looking for a solid gaming PC but tired of seeing exorbitant prices on every retailer's website? We've got you covered with this prebuilt, equipped with high-quality components ready for 1440p gaming and more, with a clear upgrade path once prices settle down. Read more ›

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Linux gamers won't be affected by RX 5000/6000 series driver shift — AMD changes limited to Windows thanks to separated development

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Tom's Hardware · 11/02/2025 09:31 EDT

Despite AMD putting RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 GPU drivers under maintenance mode, GPU driver support in Linux will remain unchanged. Read more ›

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Full-size tank simulator setup now even crazier after being built into a 'tactical vehicle' with full-size replica machine gun and cannon

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Tom's Hardware · 11/02/2025 08:59 EDT

The crown prince of extreme sim build-outs released a video showcasing his wild Tank Simulator 5, which comes with a full-size replica machine gun and cannons, on the Chinese video-sharing platform Bilibili. Read more ›

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Intel is giving away up to three games worth $280, including Battlefield 6, with the purchase of select Core Ultra 200 series products — 2025 Holiday Gaming Bundle packs free games with Intel CPUs, GPUs, and laptops

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Tom's Hardware · 11/02/2025 08:20 EDT

As part of its 2025 Holiday Bundle, Intel is letting you pick between Battlefield 6 and Assassin's Creed Shadows as a free game when you purchase a qualifying Intel CPU or GPU. If you fancy yourself a high-end gaming laptop then you can avail the Platinum offer and get up to three free games. Read more ›

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MSI Pro MP165 E6 Portable Monitor review: Budget-friendly, average performance

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Tom's Hardware · 11/02/2025 08:00 EDT

The MSI Pro MP165 E6 is competitive with other sub-$100 portable monitors, without any frills or special features. Read more ›

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The Outer Worlds with ray tracing can't hit 60FPS at paltry 540p resolution with an RTX 5090 and 9800X3D - ray tracing 'performance' mirrors Borderlands 4 fiasco

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Tom's Hardware 3 place · 11/02/2025 07:41 EDT

YouTubers have discovered terrible performance on The Outer Worlds 2, so much so that the game's maximum settings with ray tracing can only be run at below 60 FPS at a 540p internal resolution on an RTX 5090. Read more ›

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Microsoft CEO says the company doesn't have enough electricity to install all the AI GPUs in its inventory - 'you may actually have a bunch of chips sitting in inventory that I can’t plug in'

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Tom's Hardware · 11/02/2025 07:20 EDT

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said in an interview that he has some AI chips in inventory that he cannot use because he has nowhere to plug them in. Read more ›

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Early Black Friday PC and hardware deals — sales and deals on components, accessories, and 3D printers already live

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Tom's Hardware · 11/02/2025 07:15 EDT

The best early Black Friday deals on PC hardware, accessories, and 3D printers. Read more ›

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This week in 1969, the internet was born, and immediately glitched — only two of the five letters in the first computer-to-computer message were received

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Tom's Hardware · 11/02/2025 07:12 EDT

The foundations of internet communications were set 56 years ago, when 'LO' was transmitted from UCLA to SRI on the ARPANET. Read more ›

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GPU overclocker uses chilled car antifreeze and pond pump to push Intel card to sub-zero temps, sets world record — 'TrashBench' sets GPU benchmark record at -17C, gains 16% more performance

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Tom's Hardware · 11/02/2025 07:00 EDT

TrashBench manages to break the 3DMark Time Spy performance record using a water pump and a 50/50 glycol mix. Read more ›

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Researchers create superconducting germanium semiconductor material using standard chip fabrication techniques - prototype demonstrates millions of superconducting junctions on a 2-inch wafer

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Tom's Hardware · 11/02/2025 06:30 EDT

Researchers at NYU and the University of Queensland have demonstrated superconductivity in gallium-doped epitaxial germanium, fabricated using industry-standard semiconductor tools. Read more ›

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Newegg Black November Doorbuster Deals kick off the Black Friday countdown — new deals are unlocked every day

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Tom's Hardware · 11/01/2025 12:00 EDT

In the lead-up to Black Friday, Newegg is releasing daily Doorbuster deals in its Black November deals event. Read more ›

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Self-assembling data centers in space are becoming reality as Rendezvous Robotics partners with Starcloud — Elon Musk chimes in that 'SpaceX will be doing this'

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Tom's Hardware · 11/01/2025 11:55 EDT

Rendezvous Robotics' autonomous tile-based modules, built using Project TESSERAE tech, will potentially power Starcloud's plans to build massive data centers in space. The company is partnering with Nvidia to build a 5-gigawatt facility in orbit, and Rendezvous can help make that distant future a reality. Read more ›

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Grab a Radeon RX 9070 XT at MSRP before it sells out — ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 9070 XT drops to $599

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Tom's Hardware · 11/01/2025 11:46 EDT

If you’ve been holding out for a price drop, now’s your chance as this Radeon RX 9070 XT is finally available at its original MSRP of $599 on Newegg. Read more ›

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Apple Mac Pro and Mac Mini clones launch with AMD Ryzen CPUs — perfect mini-PCs for those who love Apple's aesthetics but still need Windows or Linux

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Tom's Hardware · 11/01/2025 11:37 EDT

A tech company specializing in storage solutions is venturing into the mini PC space with its Apple Mac clones. Read more ›

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Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition released at $169 — bright yellow console comes with Pac-Man: Double Feature 2-in-1 game cartridge

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Tom's Hardware · 11/01/2025 10:04 EDT

Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition games console released in striking, vivid yellow livery. Read more ›

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Nexperia allowed to resume exports from China following Trump-Xi talks — companies may seek exemptions from the Ministry of Commerce to restart international deliveries

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Tom's Hardware · 11/01/2025 09:52 EDT

International automakers can now apply for licenses to resume chip deliveries from Nexperia China. Read more ›

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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D vs Intel Core i9-14900K Faceoff — Intel's old-school flagship chip versus AMD's bleeding-edge tech

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Tom's Hardware · 11/01/2025 09:00 EDT

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AMD’s latest Adrenalin driver update drops Windows 10 from release notes, but the company says support continues

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Tom's Hardware · 11/01/2025 08:29 EDT

The company says Windows 10 users can still install the Adrenalin Edition 25.10.2 drivers via the Windows 11 installer, even as Microsoft’s older OS officially moves into end-of-life status. Read more ›

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Mad modders recreate original Xbox prototype with a solid block of metal — modern makeover combines real Xbox hardware with an HDMI upgrade

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Tom's Hardware · 11/01/2025 08:00 EDT

The original Xbox prototype shown off in the year 2000 was just brought back to life in an epic project. Machined out of a single block of metal, featuring real Xbox hardware, and upgrades like a screen in the middle in place of the orb light, this Xbox prototype redux is a testament to the world of retro gaming. Read more ›

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Microwave repurposed into slick custom All-in-One PC — door serves as display, motherboard rotates on the turntable, and Stream Deck used for keypad

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Tom's Hardware · 11/01/2025 07:53 EDT

This awesome custom gaming PC built into a microwave might be our favorite-ever kitchen gadget. Read more ›

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