PC Gaming

Having a wireless headset for gaming is really great – as long as you remember to charge it. Usually, you need to plug in a micro-USB cable to top off the battery life, and if you don’t, you might be tethered while playing a game so that your headset can recharge. HyperX’s latest headset, the Cloud Flight S, makes refueling in-between games a little more convenient by adding wireless Qi charging. Check out the video below to see it in action.
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While we are without a shortage of inexpensive laptops, the implementation is often carried out using cheap materials and less than stellar internal components. A sacrifice of available storage and RAM can often be shed in a Chromebook, but PC laptops generally need power and storage to remain useable for a satisfactory amount of time. This has led to affordable Chromebooks with premium materials, quickly leaving PCs in the dust. A global launch of Honor MagicBook is here to help change this. Continue reading for further details.
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With Animal Crossing: New Horizons everyone from third-party accessory makers like Hori and PowerA to Nintendo themselves can’t contain their excitement. But if you’re more of a PC gamer, it’s hard to get in on all of that hype over New Horizons considering the title will forever be a Switch exclusive. One indie game studio is looking to change that, or more accurately, give PC gamers a fill of the Animal Crossing action with an upcoming release. Hokko Life brings a familiar village simulator vibe complete with friendly companions to interactive with and more, while also introducing more in-depth ways to personalize the town. Head below for a closer look.

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Just 6-months after VAIO debuted its incredibly light, portable, and port-covered 12-inch notebook, the company is back with a hardware update which it says will boost performance by “up to about 40%.” VAIO SX12 can now max out with a 6-core 10th Generation Intel Core U processor and 16GB of RAM. When it comes to I/O, VAIO’s 12-inch laptop positively trounces both MacBook Air and the brand new MacBook Pro thanks to the inclusion of USB-C, DisplayPort, HDMI, Ethernet, SD, and more.
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MSI’s latest Prestige 14 creator laptop packs a wallop when it comes to specs. In “rose pink,” this will be a fan-favorite of all with Valentine’s Day just around the corner. Whether you’re a gamer or creator, this laptop is a great option if you’re in the market for a new machine.

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Last week, NZXT launched a new RGB/fan controller along with a selection of all-new power supplies. Today, the computer gaming peripheral company is debuting new updates to its existing Kraken all-in-one water cooler lineup with the X-3 and Z-3. The higher-end of the bunch, the Z-3, offers something that we’ve never really seen before on any cooler: a 2.36inch LCD display that provides “unlimited visual customization.” These new coolers clock in with a starting price of $130 and come in a variety of sizes.

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When it comes to the world of monitors, there are a lot of specs that differentiate one from another. This can make it difficult to find a display with the perfect blend of features. The Eve Spectrum lineup sets out to solve this by being “crowd-developed” from the ground up. This means that since its inception, every detail of Spectrum has been “discussed, debated and decided” by over over 7,000 people. These displays feature a ton of ports, high resolutions, and refresh rates that reach up to 240Hz. Continue reading to learn more.
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CORSAIR is updating its fast-growing high-performance gaming peripherals lineup with a new MMO- and MOBA-focused mouse. The CORSAIR Scimitar RGB Elite is the latest addition, which brings a patented 12-button Key Slider Control System and packs a PixArt optical sensor that features an 18,000 DPI native resolution. You can program in single DPI steps for even further control, and it’s carefully sculpted and contoured with a comfortable finger rest that naturally fits your hand.

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SteelSeries is known for its high-end gaming accessories, from keyboards to mice and headsets, the company makes it all. However, with its latest release, the Rival 3 Gaming Mouse, along with both the Apex 3 and Apex 5 gaming keyboards, SteelSeries is entering a lower-cost segment once again. Prices for the company’s latest releases start out at just $30 and offer high-performance gear to every gamer.

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NZXT is now offering two new products, an RGB and fan controller alongside a new lineup of ATX power supplies. You’ll find the NZXT RGB and fan controller available for $24.99, while the C650, C750, and C850 power supplies will run $109.99, $119.99, and $129.99 respectively. These launches are great for custom PC gamers who are looking to step their next rig up to an all-new level, so keep reading to learn more.

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IOGEAR is a manufacturer of many favorites among computer peripheral users. The company just announced its latest peripherals from its Kaliber Gaming eSport product line, including an ultra-fast optical-mechanical keyboard dubbed the HVER Pro X RGB. It is based on the company’s latest HVER Pro keyboard platform, offering a heavy weighted base, durable brushed aluminum top panel, double-injected keycaps, and a spill-resistant design.

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I’ve tried ergonomic keyboards over the years. Split keys, tilted, everything. The past few weeks I’ve spent some serious time with Logitech’s latest invention, the Ergo K860, and it has entirely changed how I view ergonomic keyboards. Last year, Logitech changed the game with the MX Vertical, and this is no different. Keep reading to find out why I transitioned from a mechanical keyboard to the Logitech Ergo K860.

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Razer is a household favorite around 9to5, and the release of the DeathAdder V2 hasn’t gone unnoticed. The DeathAdder is one of Razer’s most iconic mice from years gone by, and it’s finally getting an upgrade. The Razer DeathAdder V2 will sport the Focus+ Optical Sensor, Optical mouse Switches and the Speedflex cable, making it an essential component in any gamer’s arsenal. Keep reading to learn more.

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Despite the fact that the market is flooded with Mac and PC peripherals, Kensington has released yet another mouse to join its ever-increasing lineup. In typical Kensington fashion, the company has produced a product with a unique twist that is bound to catch the attention of a specific market segment. It’s called Kensington Pro Fit Ergo Vertical Wireless Trackball. This ergonomic mouse bundles a vertical design with a trackball and sports nine programmable buttons. Continue reading to learn what other tricks it has up its sleeve.
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MSI took CES by storm with several announcements. However, a few stood out to us. One such launch is the MSI GS66 Stealth Gaming Laptop, which offers a triple-fan cooling design, 99.9Whr battery, and, most importantly, an optional 300Hz display. The company also announced a desktop that has an entirely futuristic design that even includes a Gaming Knob. Keep reading to learn more.

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Razer is one of the biggest names when it comes to PC gaming these days, offering high-end laptops, peripherals, and more. The company is making waves at CES 2020, now offering the “first truly modular desktop system utilizing the new ultra-compact Razer Tomahawk N1 chassis.” If you’re in the market for an ultra-compact desktop with the power of a full-sized setup, this could be the answer.

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Acer is making waves at CES 2020, announcing a plethora of new devices. From AMD Ryzen 4000-powered laptops to 55-inch 4K OLED gaming monitors and more, they’ve announced it all. You’ll find all of Acer’s CES 2020 announcements below, including the soon-to-be-available Thronos Air gaming chair that clocks in at $14,000.

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Plugable has been crafting Thunderbolt 3 accessories for many years now. Thanks to all of the company’s experience, it has now delivered one of the most powerful Thunderbolt 3 docks to date. It boasts a total of 14 ports that are powered using one Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C cable. Additionally, the dock is able to supply 100W of power to a compatible MacBook or PC.
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At CES 2020, Origin PC unveiled its new Big O system. The hybrid desktop computer comes packed with an Xbox One S or a PS4 Pro alongside robust PC gaming internals to create a single, multi-platform gaming beast. It will undoubtedly come at a price, but it also might be one of the most powerful and versatile all-in-one gaming systems out there too. All the details are down below. 
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CORSAIR, along with one of its latest purchases, Elgato, just launched a selection of gear to make your streaming life easier at CES 2020. You’ll find the Elgato 4K60 S+ external capture card with 4K60 HDR10 capabilities, the Elgato Key Light Air, which offers customizable LED studio lighting in a small package and the CORSAIR K95 RGB PLATINUM XT mechanical keyboard that integrated with Elgato Stream Deck for an all-in-one experience.

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NZXT just announced its all-new partnership with Blizzard Entertainment to release World of Warcraft Alliance and Horde mid-tower PC gaming cases. In the latest addition to NZXT’s limited-edition CRFT series of cases, these custom H510’s offer a unique design that is sure to make your WoW-playing friends jealous.

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CORSAIR has been on a buying spree, it seems. After buying Elgato and ORIGIN PC, CORSAIR is expanding its reach into console gaming with its latest acquisition of SCUF, a high-end controller manufacturer. I’ve used SCUF for quite a while, and love the flexibility that it gives you on PlayStation, as there’s a distinct lack of Elite-level controllers available on that platform. What does CORSAIR’s purchase of SCUF mean for the company, and for gaming? Let’s find out.

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AMD has been making waves in just about every area of computing over the past few years, making a comeback to rival Intel and NVIDIA in their respective platforms. However, the processing giant didn’t just announce new hardware that’ll shake the gaming world, but software. That’s right, the latest Radeon Adrenalin 2020 includes quite a few awesome features, but one sets it apart from the rest: the ability to play your PC games on any (yes, any) mobile device, wherever you are. Want to learn more? Head below the break to find out how to take advantage of this killer feature.

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Western Digital held out on entering the SSD market for quite some time, but the company has been spinning up with new products quite often. First, we had the WD Black NVMe SSD back in April of 2018, then the WD Black SN750 in January of this year. Then, we had the Blue SN500 a few months later, and now we’ve got the Blue SN550. Confused? Don’t be, keep reading and we’ll break down the difference of all drives below.

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Popular gaming accessory maker 8BitDo is debuting its new NES mouse today. The new N30 brings the classic Nintendo Entertainment System look to 8BitDo’s latest wireless mouse, D-pad and all. While it might not be the first choice for the most hardcore of PC gamers, it makes for an amazing collector’s item or gift this holiday season and is already available at under $25. All the details are down below.
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Razer just announced two brand-new gaming mice that are sure to bring your Call of Duty Modern Warfare K/D ratio up…Ok, well, maybe they’re not /that good (at least, not for me). But, these two new mice from Razer bring some unique and awesome features to the table. The Razer Basilisk Ultimate comes with the same Focus+ 20K DPI Optical Sensor that the Viper Ultimate ships with along with several other great features, like being entirely wireless. The Basilisk X HyperSpeed, on the other hand, packs both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless, six programmable buttons, and more.

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When it comes to PC gaming, every peripheral counts. But upgrading to a high-performance monitor is a solid investment that’s bound to make a substantial difference. When it comes to gaming brands, Razer is well known, but has yet to delve into the monitor-manufacturing space. That officially changes today with a new Razer monitor hitting the scene.

Dubbed Raptor, Razer’s new monitor is a 27-inch display with a WQHD resolution. It features a wide array of connectivity options including USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, and more. Even with a WQHD resolution, Razer Raptor delivers a smooth 144Hz refresh rate.

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Black Friday is just over a month away, and if history repeats itself, we’ll start to see ads drop in a week or so. We’ve already predicted console gaming, as well as Apple, smart home, Amazon, and other Black Friday sale potentials. Now, it’s time to take a look at what we think will happen on the PC gaming side of things with Razer, Microsoft, Corsair, Crucial, and other top brands.

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When you think of the brand Sennhsiser, you like don’t initially think of gaming accessories. At least, I don’t. But, the company, who’s very well-known for their audio gear, just released a new gaming headset dubbed the Sennheiser GSP 370 with one very impressive feature. The GSP 370 is supposed to have a battery that will last up to 100 hours. That’s right, you’ll be able to game for over four days straight without your headset dying, which is unprecedented in the gaming headphone space. That’s not all the GSP 370 brings to the table though, so keep reading to learn more.

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Today, MSI introduced the first-ever gaming laptop with AMD’s brand-new 7 nanometer graphics card, the Radeon RX 5500M. Perfect for 1080p gaming, this new laptop, dubbed the MSI Alpha 15, is a world’s first which brings high-end gaming to an accessible price point. Packing Dynaudio’s Giant Speaker high-resolution sound system and MSI’s Cooler Boost 5, your gaming sessions are bound to be awesome.

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Rockstar Games has a knack for creating titles that a majority of people (even non-gamers) can enjoy. While the company is best known for Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption is up there too. Its most recent addition to the series, Red Dead Redemption 2 has been available on PS4 and Xbox One for about a year now, with a PC release being officially announced earlier today. It will even be a launch title on Google Stadia.
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If you’ve ever needed to print a document while on-the-go, you know how hard it can be. Sometimes you just need to find a FedEx or UPS to walk into so you can print a single page. Well, Epson just introduced the “lightest and smallest” color mobile printer, dubbed the WorkForce WF-110. This printer packs a built-in battery and allows you to print over Wi-Fi direct or through a local wireless network.

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With USB-C growing in popularity outside of the Apple ecosystem, demand for hubs and dongles is likely to increase. While there is no shortage of options for Apple products, alternatives heavily-focused on support for operating systems like Windows, Chrome, and Linux are not necessarily as common. Cable Matters is paving the way though, with a new triple monitor hub that supports up to 8K resolutions.
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In the computer gaming realm, there’s not much more important than a quality mouse. Sure, having a powerful graphics card is great, and a multi-core CPU. But, if you’re using a low-quality mouse the experience just won’t be that awesome. That’s where SteelSeries’ latest Sensei Ten Gaming Mouse comes in with its TrueMove Pro Sensor. This upgrade to a decade-old classic will prove to be a worthy addition to any gaming battle station. Why is the SteelSeries Sensei Ten Gaming Mouse worthy of your desk space? Keep reading to find out more.

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Qi charging is far from new. But like many other technologies, popularity was significantly bolstered once iPhone received support. Since then we’ve seen all sorts of unique and high-end wireless chargers flood the market. With HyperX ChargePlay Base, Kingston is now offering a dual Qi-charger that should fit in nicely with the company’s gaming peripherals and many other devices that support the now-popular wireless charging standard.
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When it comes to computing, having great peripherals can seriously boost productivity. This is not only true for office work, but also when gaming. With Logitech’s new G604 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse, the company appears to have added yet another robust option in its broad peripheral portfolio. This specific model delivers a ‘best-in-class High Efficiency Rated Optical 16K Sensor’, 15 programmable controls, lag-free connectivity, and more.
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Razer has been my personal go-to when it comes to gaming peripherals for many years. The company recently brought its optical technology to the Viper mouse, providing “triple your [normal] actuation speed”. Today, Razer announced the Huntsman Tournament Edition compact gaming keyboard. This new keyboard also sports ultra-fast light-activated Optical Switches. This brings the best feature of the Huntsman Elite to a more compact, tournament-style keyboard, with one slight improvement. The Huntsman Tournament Edition features an all-new type of switch that’s even faster than before, dubbed the Razer Linear Optical Switch.

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The Dell-owned Alienware brand is known for delivering hardware focused on bringing top-notch gaming gear to those who want it. With a new Alienware 4K OLED monitor with incredible specifications on the way, the brand is lifting gamer’s expectations to even greater heights.

This 55-inch beast was originally announced earlier this year at CES, but today at Gamescom 2019, even more information regarding the specifications, release, and pricing of the new Alienware 4K OLED monitor was shared. Alongside quite a bit of I/O, it will be able to handle 4K at 120Hz, a notable achievement that will pave the way for better refresh rates than what is typically seen in UHD gaming.
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Today Logitech is out with a pair of new mechanical keyboards aimed to take on the gaming market. Both the G915 and G815 models tout a host of premium features, headlined by the company’s new low-profile Romer GL switches and RGB lighting. Lightspeed connectivity also enters with the higher-end model to offer low-latency wireless capabilities. Both options will be launching later this month, with prices starting at $200. Head below for a closer look and to lock in your pre-orders.

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Apple created a huge market for dongles and hubs when it debuted MacBook Pros that went all-in on USB-C. While many of us have embraced it and moved on, there are quite a few still resistant to the thought of giving up some of their favorite ports. With the latest VAIO, consumers have proof that it is possible to make light and portable laptops with less hardware compromises than what Apple’s current MacBooks have.

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Gaming monitors with 240Hz refresh rates are a must for those looking to get a competitive edge in esports-caliber titles, and now Acer is out with two new entires. The Nitro XF2 Series Monitors from Acer look to take on the competition with a suite of eye-catching features that will appeal to gamers like up to a sub 1ms response time and more. Head below for a closer look.

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NVMe SSDs have been coming down in price recently, and this is something that all computer builders (both at-home and manufacturers alike) have been enjoying. Kingston’s latest NVMe PCIe-based SSD, the A2000, was just announced, sporting up to 2.2GB/s transfer speeds. Using 4 lances of PCIe Gen 3.0 technology, you’ll be able to read files at up to 2,200 MB/s and write at up to 2,000 MB/s, depending on which size drive you go with. These drives offer quite a bit of power and start at a budget-friendly price of just $40.

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Razer, a 9to5Toys favorite, just introduced its latest mouse: the Razer Viper. This mouse packs a feature that nothing else on the market does yet, optical switches. Yes, optical mice have been around for a while, but until now, the laser was only used for tracking. Now, Razer has brought optics to the actual mouse click, giving you “up to triple your current actuation speed”. That’s not the only trick that the Razer Viper has up its sleeve, however, so keep reading to find out more.

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CORSAIR is on a buying spree, it seems. First, CORSAIR bought the gaming division of Elgato about a year ago. Now, CORSAIR just purchased ORIGIN PC, a custom-built gaming computer manufacturer. With CORSAIR’s latest acquisition, they’ll now be combining their knowledge in peripheral production with ORIGIN PC’s expertise in building custom computers. But, what all does this mean for both companies? Keep reading to find out.

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Samsung has unveiled a new 27-inch display that is made specifically with gamers in mind. Features that give this away include a curved form-factor, smooth 240Hz refresh rate, and compatibility with NVIDIA G-SYNC. The new 27-inch Samsung CRG5 display joins the existing 23.5-inch, but easily outperforms many specifications of its older sibling.
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