I finally used my motherboard's BIOS flashback button, and it saved a dead build
…Asus ROG Strix B850-F Gaming WiFi 7.5 /10 Form Factor ATX Chipset AMD B850 Socket AM5 CPU Support AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, 9000 Looking for a mid-range AMD AM5…
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Microsoft rolls out Xbox Mode, bringing a console-like experience to any PC
…The console-like overlay aims to simplify gaming on Windows 11 with a stripped-back Xbox-inspired UI that's snappier and more intuitive. After launching on the ROG Xbox Ally X…
You're paying $100+ extra for motherboard features you'll never use
…Asus ROG Strix B850-F Gaming WiFi 7.5 /10 Form Factor ATX Chipset AMD B850 Socket AM5 CPU Support AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, 9000 Looking for a mid-range AMD AM5…
Unified memory is quietly killing SO-DIMM, and mini PCs prove it's already happening
…Because of the big performance benefits of this architecture, many mini PCs — and even gaming handhelds or tablets like the Asus ROG Flow Z13 — have used this hardware with no upgradeable memory…
I'd rather overspend on these boring PC parts than regret them later
…That's why I didn't hesitate to pay a premium for the ROG Strix X870E-E board when I upgraded to the 9800X3D. It may seem like I overspent today, but…
BIOS chip capacities are changing, and its going to affect how long your PC lasts
…Who doesn't want to buy a board once and upgrade their CPU multiple times without pulling apart their entire build? There was, however, a physical bottleneck to the upgrade trajectory. With…
AMD's handheld driver support is so bad that Linux is starting to look like the better choice
…crop of gaming handhelds are bought by the OEM and then further customized to fit the OEM's needs. Things like the multiple TDP modes on the Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo…
Valve says it hasn't forgotten about the Steam Deck 2
…a Windows gaming handheld is still too confusing, and that's where the Steam Deck really shines The Steam Deck still nails what Windows 11 gaming handhelds like the ROG Xbox Ally…
I used to prefer gaming at 1440p, but DLSS 4.5 changed that
…With that trade-off almost completely out of the way, I don't feel the need to upgrade to the RTX 5090 for 4K gaming anymore. ASUS ROG PG32UCDP Resolution 3840 x…
Microsoft's Xbox Mode finally turned my gaming PC into a console, and I'm not going back to the desktop launcher
…Related I spent $10 to turn my PC into a wireless console, and it's the best couch gaming upgrade possible My PC gaming library is finally playable the console way A…