A monitor is just as important as the gaming rig itself. Ahead of the best Black Friday tech deals , the Acer XZ271 gaming monitor is currently on sale at Walmart for $249.99, $50 off its normal retail price. It's an even larger discount from the $450 it was going for early last year.
In a sign that Intel's pervasive shortage of 14nm production continues to be a nagging issue, Intel issued a press release today that states it is increasing its use of third-party foundries. The company also notes that the shortages persist even though it has increased production in the "double digits," with no specific end date given.
Sources close to the matter tell Tom's Hardware that the increased production from third-party foundries consists of products other than processors,
Asus is looking to win over those seeking the best gaming headset with a standout feature: a microphone with noise-cancellation powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
The upcoming Asus ROG Strix Go 2.4 detailed today uses Asus Essence 40mm drivers built into what’s said to be an air-tight chamber designed for rich sound with emphasis on the bass.
The highlight feature, the bi-directional boom-mic, uses a noise-cancelling algorithm that Asus' announcement
Samsung managed to increase the performance over the 850 EVO, but at a price that most will simply pass on. The SATA interface limits what the company can do with this series and competition is closing in from both directions.
Seagate’s Backup Plus Ultra Touch tries to market the sense of touch into external storage. While the value of that comes down to your opinion, we definitely recommend this drive to those who want to get in touch with their backup and data security sides.There's also some good value-add software, and USB-C support is a big plus.
Though the MSI Optix MAG271CQR has a couple of image accuracy issues, its superior gaming performance, speed and rich, saturated color outweigh those flaws. It provides a fantastic experience and an excellent price/performance ratio.
Arctic's new Threadripper tower cooler doesn't deliver the best performance in its class. But it's a solid solution for keeping your high-end CPU cool on a budget.
Featuring eight direct-contact nickel-plated heatpipes and armed with a pair of Arctic fans in 120mm and 140mm
The Raptor 27 is a stunning first effort gaming monitor for Razer, combining high style and excellent performance in a solidly built package that’ll be the envy of fellow gamers. It lacks an sRGB mode, but its wide DCI-P3 gamut looks great with both SDR and HDR content and will appeal gamers seeking vibrant color.
The MSI Optix G27C4 leaves out a few minor features but brings richly saturated color to SDR and sRGB content. Its video processing performance compares favorably with pricier enthusiast screens, and it’s a joy for gaming. If you don’t want to spend extra for HDR, it’s a great choice.
The MSI Alpha 15 features AMD’s 7nm technology, but the performance is middling. It makes up for that with a bright display and a tactile keyboard
This is the laptop AMD fans have been waiting for (on the entry level, anyway). The MSI Alpha 15 ($999.00 to start; $1,099.00 as tested) features
