I recently published an article on how to build a4K gaming rig for about $1,200with parts that are on Cyber Monday sales. But what if you don’t need to play at 4K and you don’t want to spend $1,200? I’ve put together a parts list that provides really solid gaming at 1080p (1920 x 1080) for just $700. It even comes with a 2TB SSD and 32GB of RAM so you’re not skimping on memory or storage....
I’ve covered this monitor quite regularly over the last couple of years as it’s been one of our favorite picks when it’s been on sale, thanks to its fantastic build quality and specifications. It has everything you could want in a cheap budget gaming monitor, from a curved (1500R) 27-inch screen for immersive gameplay viewing to its high 165 Hz refresh rate for smooth motion. The only slight drawback is the inclusion of a VA panel, which although it features great blacks, is sometimes susceptible to possible ghosting image problems on fast gameplay titles such as FPS games....
75% Gaming keyboards are very popular among gamers and everyday users as they often provide a quality mechanical switch experience with more reasonable pricing. However, the lower pricing aspect goes out the window with theROG Azoth Extreme, which packs an abundance of features while commanding a hefty price of $499.99. To provide comfort during use while providing that ‘thock’ acoustics many users prefer, the Azoth Extreme has multiple foam layers and a carbon fiber plate, similar in build what companies likeMeletrixprovide, with an exception being that the Azoth Extreme is a complete build, ready to work out of the box....
Mountain Bikes games simulate the feeling of rushing your bike on steep mountains. Some games are designed for peaceful adventure on your bike, while others allow you to execute insane stunt combos and race against opponent players. Race your mountain bike through various tracks to perform tricks or gain speed. Go on a fun little adventure on dusty downhill or grassy terrain full of ramps and platforms to perform slick tricks on your mountain bike....
Anyone who’s been holding out for a good deal on a 4K gaming monitor should take a look at this deal from Asus on theVG27UQ1A 4K gaming monitor. It usually goes for around $349, but today, it’s listed at a new all-time low price of just $289. This is one of the best prices we’ve seen for the monitor since its release. As of this writing, the listing has no specifications for how long it will be available at this price....
In honor of Memorial Day,Amazon, Newegg, B&H and their competitors are having a slew of sales on PC components. While most SSDs are not at all-time lows, this is still a good time to buy a 4TB SSD, with prices hovering as low as 5 cents per GB for respectable brands such as TeamGroup, Silicon Power and Crucial. If you want a Samsung drive, the 990 Evo Plus, which offers 7,250 MB/s reads and 6,300 MB/s writes is just 6 cents per GB....
Whether you are installing a new driver, applying registry settings, or even installing Windows Update, you will run into several situations where the system forces you to reboot the computer. One of the easiest methods to reboot is from the power icon in the Start menu. The same steps goes for Dell laptops as well. But if you cannot open the start menu, you cannot access any shutdown options. And you will need to rely on other methods to reboot your Dell laptop....
The Enter key is one of the most crucial keys in a keyboard. Being one of the most frequently used keys, it is essential to perform tasks like internet search, command execution, line break on a document file, and many more. When the Enter key stops working, the issue is likely due to dust stuck between the key and the circuit board. However, we cannot rule out the possibility of a damaged key switch, corrupted driver, or keys that have been remapped....
In 2014, a PC hardware enthusiast from the Netherlands built a 71-TiB (approximately 78 terabytes) network-attached storage (NAS) that used 24 4TB hard drives. Ten years later,Louwrentiussays the NAS is still running and hasn’t experienced a single drive failure. The NAS owner said the 4TB HGST drives have only accumulated 6,000 hours since their deployment, translating to about 600 hours or about 25 days annually. Louwrentius turns off the NAS when unused, which the user claims is the likely secret to its longevity....
When setting up a VPN, things can go wrong in a few common patterns. The VPN server could be unreachable, which causes theVPN tunnels to fail. Or, you may not be able to establish the connection because the remote server is non-responsive. In this case, specifically, the connection generally gets interrupted due to a poor connection which results in packet loss. We’ve detailed other reasons for this error and how you can troubleshoot them in the sections below....
While agreement on a back connector standard appears to be in flux, and ‘BTF’ products remainthin on the ground, some interesting solutions leaning on a similar philosophy are being developed. A case in point is the Maxsun Terminator B850BKB WIFI, pictured today onITHome(machine translation), with PCIe slots on both sides. The source says that Maxsun released the teaser images you see ahead of theAMD B850 chipsetpacking product’sComputex2025 appearance. From what we see, the new Terminator B850BKB WIFI bears little relation to previous BTF style designs....
AMD’s plans for the mainstream market have come to light as the company readies its upcoming Strix Halo, Fire Range, Krackan Point, andRadeonRX 8000 offerings thanks to a series of leaked roadmaps byGolden Pig Upgrade Packon Weibo (viaWCCFTech). Most notably, the flagship Strix Halo APUs will use the Radeon 8000S moniker for their integrated GPU (iGPU) solution - set to pack upwards of 40 Compute Units (CUs). As per the leak, AMD’s Strix Halo or Ryzen AI MAX 300 APUs will use the FP11 socket and host upwards of 16 cores (Ryzen AI MAX+ 395), based on the Zen 5 microarchitecture alongside a massive 40 RDNA 3....
If you’re in the market for a brand new CPU to power your gaming rig, or a spicy AM5 upgrade, then there are two great savings to be had right now on two of AMD’s top gaming chips. Right now atAmazon, you can score the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D for just $341, down from $449, a 24% saving. That’s not quite the $320 low of last year, but it is the same price as it was on Amazon Prime Day, so you likely won’t do better this side of Black Friday....
