Stories by Brad Chacos

AMD ascending: How 3rd-gen Ryzen CPUs snatched the computing crown from Intel

For the first time in 15 years, AMD's processors rule desktop computing. Here's how Ryzen managed to overturn Intel's long-held dominance.

Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1650 Super review: The Radeon RX 580 is finally dead

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Super is the best budget graphics card you can buy for 1080p gaming, and the custom Asus ROG Strix model is loaded with extras for a mere $10 premium.

Nvidia's $160 GeForce GTX 1650 Super launches with GDDR6 and little fanfare

Nvidia quietly launched the much-improved GeForce GTX 1650 Super this morning, but we recommend waiting for reviews before you buy one.

Tested: Galax's GeForce RTX 2070 Super WTF is a gloriously psychedelic graphics card you can't buy

Galax's GeForce RTX 2070 Super Work The Frames (WTF) puts a uniquely psychedelic spin on a powerful GPU.

Logitech's Adaptive Gaming Kit makes playing more affordable for gamers with disabilities

The Logitech Adaptive Gaming Kit rounds out Microsoft's Xbox Adaptive Controller with a full set of mappable buttons and triggers of various sizes for gamers with disabilities.

Disney+ 'hack' panic stresses need to use unique passwords

Disney+ accounts are already popping up on the Dark Web, driving home why you should be using unique passwords for every site and service.

Twitch Studio, Twitch's easy-peasy streaming software for beginners, hits open beta

Twitch Studio aims to make it easy for PC gamers to stream their gameplay to the world, and now, anybody can try it.

PNY GeForce GTX 1660 Super Single Fan review: Tiny graphics card, big performance

The PNY GeForce GTX 1660 Super Single Fan sticks to the basics, but that's a good thing, especially since it'll fit into almost any system.

Tip: WinDirStat helps you find your PC's hidden storage hogs for free

Red Dead Redemption 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare each require 150GB+ of storage space to play. WinDirStat can help.

Ask a PC expert: AMD Radeon Game Clock vs. Nvidia Boost Clock

PCWorld graphics expert Brad Chacos compares AMD's Game Clock for Radeon graphics cards against Nvidia's Boost clock ratings.

Asus Dual GeForce GTX 1660 Super EVO OC review: Faster memory, much bigger punch

Say hello to the new no-compromises 1080p gaming champion. Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1660 Super replaces the GDDR5 memory in the original GTX 1660 with GDDR6 VRAM, and it makes a huge difference.

Nvidia reveals faster GeForce GTX 1660 Super, GTX 1650 Super GPUs boosted by GDDR6 memory

GTX is getting Super-fied. On Tuesday, Nvidia revealed the GeForce GTX 1660 Super and GTX 1650 Super, each with faster GDDR6 memory, and a slew of new GeForce Experience software features.

Ask a PC expert: Should you spend more on a CPU or a graphics card?

PCWorld's experts explain how to balance between the CPU and GPU in your PC build, and when you might want to spend more on one or the other.

Google Pixel 4: The 5 things you really need to know

Google's Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL carry on in traditional form, with a few much-needed additions—like dual camera lenses (finally) and a next-gen Assistant. Here's what you need to know.

Ask a PC expert: Is an Nvidia G-Sync monitor worth it vs. AMD FreeSync?

PCWorld graphics guru Brad Chacos breaks down the differences between Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync monitors in this video.