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Ask a PC expert: Should you upgrade your Core i7-2600K?

PCWorld CPU guru Gordon Mah Ung explains who should and shouldn't upgrade their workhorse Intel Core i7-2600K processor, and which CPUs to replace it with.

AMD RDNA graphics architecture whitepaper reveals the Radeon RX 5700's deepest secrets

AMD just released a whitepaper diving deep into the technical details of RDNA, the new graphics architecture that will power everything from Radeon GPUs to consoles and even mobile phones.

Nvidia's GeForce Now adds real-time ray tracing and Android support as cloud gaming heats up

Nvidia's GeForce Now game-streaming service is adding key new features as it prepares for a full launch: real-time ray tracing and support for Android devices.

Ask a PC expert: Why are there so many PC hardware launch supply problems?

PCWorld CPU guru Gordon Mah Ung explains why so many flagship PC hardware launches suffer from supply woes, then digs into whether or not you should preorder parts to avoid the headache.

Real-time ray tracing is coming to Minecraft on Windows 10, and it looks stunning

Like Quake II before it, full-blown path tracing is coming to Minecraft with Nvidia's help.

Pre-binned Ryzen 3000 CPU listings reveal the limits of AMD overclocking potential

Case King and Silicon Lottery are selling pre-binned Ryzen 3000 CPUs with guaranteed minimum overclocks, and they show how limited the headroom is for AMD's cutting-edge processors.

Install Windows 10's August 2019 updates now to protect your PC from a nasty worm

Microsoft plugged four severe, wormable RDP exploits in Windows 10's August 2019 Patch Tuesday.

Ask a PC expert: Is air cooling or liquid cooling better for your CPU?

PCWorld's CPU guru Gordon Mah Ung breaks down the pros, cons, and common misconceptions about air coolers and closed-loop liquid cooling.

Minecraft's long-promised Super Duper Graphics Pack overhaul is dead

Two years after announcing Minecraft's Super Duper Graphics Pack overhaul, developer Mojang cancels the idea. Java Edition gamers can still use mods, though.

Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5700 review: A stunning value supercharged by clever software tricks

The wait for custom Radeon RX 5700 graphics cards was worth it. The Sapphire Pulse RX 5700 and its new Trixx Boost feature deliver great value for a mere $9 markup over reference designs.

Intel's first discrete Xe graphics cards will cost $200, battling AMD and Nvidia for the mainstream crown

Intel graphics chief Raja Koduri wants "GPUs for everyone" with Xe.

AMD CEO confirms high-end Radeon 'Navi' graphics cards are coming

AMD CEO Lisa Su said bigger Radeon Navi GPUs are "on track" during a financial earnings call.

Nvidia woos creators with 10 potent RTX Studio laptops, 30-bit color support for GeForce GPUs

Nvidia revs up its RTX Studio initiative with an army of new laptops and fresh Studio drivers just in time for Siggraph.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super Founders Edition review: A modest upgrade to a powerful GPU

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 2080 Super is the second most-powerful GPU ever released, but it loses its unique identity in the new-look Super lineup.

Warning: Watch out for Prime Day graphics card 'deals' that aren't worth your money

Don't be a sucker on Amazon Prime Day. The graphics card landscape is drastically different than a week ago, and GPU makers are looking to offload pricey obsolete models with 'deals' that aren't worth your dollars.