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PC gamer turns Steam games into cartridges with ingenious 2.5-inch SSD system — games are stored on 128GB drives alongside a script to auto-start the title once plugged in

A PC gamer has created and demonstrated a handy Steam Game Cartridge system. Over on PCMR, Jibril-sama introduced the system, which blends the old-school console convenience of cartridges with Steam’s awesome and agreeably flexible games library. …

Jul 15, 2026 · Mark Tyson

Lucky PC gamer scoops insane $1,140 9800X3D PC at Costco while shopping for rotisserie chicken — iBuyPower prebuilt with 32GB RAM and RTX 5070 was a display unit discount

Finding a good deal on a prebuilt gaming PC isn't easy these days, especially with the ongoing global memory crisis. …

Jul 22, 2026 · Kunal Khullar

PC gamer vibe-codes a safeguard against RTX 5090 power connector failures — monitors per-pin power draw, shuts down system if it exceeds 9.5A for more than 15 seconds

… A user on Reddit has decided that existing measures to protect his card weren't sufficient, and has now vibe-coded himself up a free tool that shuts the whole PC down if per-pin power draw is too high for too long. …

Aug 6, 2026 · Zak Killian

SCUF Prime Day sale brings pro control and precision savings of up to 26% for gamers

… For PC and Xbox gamers who are more budget-conscious, the Envision V2 and Valor Wired are great controllers that don't cost an arm and a leg. However, if you're shopping for a more premium controller, the Envision Pro V2 or Valor Pro Wireless will make any PC and Xbox gamer very happy. …

Jun 23, 2026 · Sponsored

Microsoft announces Xbox Backward Compatibility for PC — will let gamers play classic console games on PCs and handhelds

Xbox has announced a new Xbox Backward Compatibility for PC program, which will let gamers play a selection of classic Xbox titles on PCs and handhelds, a move the company says marks the beginning of a bigger push into Xbox game preservation. …

Jul 22, 2026 · Stephen Warwick

60% of PC gamers have no plans to build a new PC in the next two years — AI pricing crunch on RAM and other components paralyze enthusiast market

As AI buildouts continue to consume the global DRAM supply , and prices of SSDs, graphics cards, and memory continue to hover at vastly inflated prices, 60% of PC gamers have no plans to build a new PC in the next two years, according to data collected by Tom's Hardware. …

May 16, 2026 · Stephen Warwick

Grab this epic Razer Wolverine V3 controller for a record-low Amazon price, now just $64.99 — big 46% saving on this esports-friendly gamepad for your PC or console with next-gen TMR thumbsticks and an ultra-fast 8,000Hz polling rate

Jun 30, 2026 · Ben Stockton

This $57.99 8BitDo Ultimate 2 wireless controller is a brilliantly customizable option for PC gamers — fully customizable gamepad with Nintendo Switch compatibility includes dual triggers, TMR joysticks, and adjustable RGB lighting

… Right now, this version is the cheapest, and it'll work great with any Windows PC out of the box. …

Aug 13, 2026 · Ben Stockton

Lightning strike enters apartment through coaxial internet cable, blows up gamer's PC — surge causes extensive damage to motherboard, destroys router, and leaves burn marks on the wall

… According to the shared photos, the Ethernet port on their PC appears to have suffered extensive damage, leading them to believe the surge traveled from the router into the PC via the Ethernet cable. …

Jun 5, 2026 · Kunal Khullar

Valve Steam Machine price hike similar to Steam Deck's 45% increase, company confirms — was probably priced competitively against the PS5 Pro before the RAMpocalypse

… This stark price difference could make the Steam Machine unpalatable to console gamers who are interested in switching to PC gaming through the living room PC console. …

Jun 24, 2026 · Jowi Morales

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