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The best and worst boss fights in PC gaming
Boss fights are great. Except when they're terrible! Things got heated when the PC Gamer staff debated whether the boss fight is good design or an antiquated videogame trope, so we decided to present our strongest evidence for each case.
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Alienware put 480Hz refresh rate screens in its latest 17-inch monsters
Not content with settling for meeting the industry’s best refresh rates in a laptop at an already high 360Hz, Alienware is going for broke with 480Hz screens (3ms, 300-nit, 100 percent sRGB color gamut) in the M17 R5 and X17 R2. While each model can be configured with up to 4K displays, this new 480Hz model is a 1080p screen edging closer to perfection in terms of delivering smoother animations.
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Samsung announces 24Gbps GDDR6 memory for next-gen graphics cards
In brief: Samsung is improving its GDDR6 portfolio with a new module capable of data transfer rates of 24Gbps per pin. This is mostly aimed at high-end graphics cards and AI accelerators, but the company will also be making low-power variants for other applications.
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 reportedly no longer delayed
The Nvidia RTX 4090 might not be delayed after all, as insiders agree it could pop up in October. Recent reports suggest a potential December RTX 4000 release date, but it’s likely the green team’s next graphics cards will debut in time for Halloween rather than Christmas.
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GTA 6 Needs to Exceed Players' Expectations, Rockstar Admits
It’s been almost a decade since GTA 5, and developer Rockstar is perhaps beginning to feel the pinch. The studio – which admitted this week it’s effectively abandoning Red Dead Online – said that it understands “more than ever the need to exceed players’ expectations and for [GTA 6] to be the best it can possibly be”.
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Nvidia may delay RTX 4000 GPU launch due to oversupply of RTX 3000
GeForce RTX 4000 graphics cards may not be widely available until December, as retailers struggle to move current gen GPUs in the wake of a flooded used market.
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Red Dead Online's New Community Outfit "The Rambler" Is Inspired by a Fan Creation
Earlier this week, Rockstar Games revealed its latest update for the online version of Red Dead Redemption 2, Red Dead Online. The developers showed off a full calendar of events coming up for the game’s multiplayer, which includes plenty of discounts, rewards, and bonuses fans will surely love.
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The GPU shortage is over
We just bought a Nvidia RTX 3070 for MSRP.
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Resident Evil's new PC patches compromise visuals and hit performance hard
There was good news for Resident Evil fans last week, as Capcom released free updates for Resident Evil 2 Remake, its sequel, and the game that debuted the impressive RE engine: Resident Evil 7. These upgrades effectively brought the existing RE-powered series entries up to par with the feature set of Resident Evil Village, with the introduction of ray tracing and 120Hz support.
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GPU prices are falling below MSRP due to the crypto crash | Digital Trends
Prices for some of the most popular graphics cards are crashing at an aggressive rate thanks to the recent unprecedented cryptocurrency crash.
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GPU demand declines as prices continue to drop
According to a new report, the demand for graphics cards is dropping -- GPU shipments decreased by 6.4% in the first quarter of 2022.
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You can now get an Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti for less than MSRP
EVGA is selling the Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti for less than MSRP, signalling a return to normal GPU prices. While we’ve grown accustomed to forking out extra cash for the best graphics cards, you can now upgrade your gaming PC with a current-gen contender and save a few pennies in the process.
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How Valve is Changing Game Console Design
When it comes to repairability, Valve didn’t stop at the bare minimum. We hope their smart, repairable choices become industry standard.
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AMD’s Ryzen 7000 CPUs will break the 5GHz barrier — and require a new motherboard
This fall, AMD is planning a clean break with the past, and it thinks your need for speed might convince you to do the same. Today at Computex 2022, the company revealed the key facets of its next-generation Ryzen 7000 desktop CPUs, their Zen 4 architecture, and — for the first time in five years — a brand-new kind of motherboard you’ll need to buy. While even some of the company’s oldest AM4 motherboards can be updated to support its latest Ryzen 5000-series desktop CPUs, the upcoming Ryzen 7000 requires AM5.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series now rumored to launch in 'early Q3' - VideoCardz.com
NVIDIA RTX 40 series already in early Q3? The most recent rumors target July/August this year for the upcoming GeForce RTX 40 series launch. According to reliable NVIDIA leaker ‘kopite7kimi’, the company might release its new series already in early third quarter, which means either July or August. This is contrary to previous expectations that […]
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The Steam Deck finally has Windows audio drivers
Two and a half months after our Steam Deck review, Valve has finally provided the drivers you’ll need for audio if you choose to install Windows on the gaming portable. Before today, you would have had to pair Bluetooth headphones or plug in USB-C earbuds or a dongle to get any kind of audio on Windows at all. Both the speakers and 3.5mm jack did nothing on Windows before today, and it blamed AMD for the delay.
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GPU prices could soon drop below MSRP triggering a ‘surge’ of gamers building PCs
Corsair has some predictions for graphics cards and the broader PC market
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This gaming keyboard turned gaming PC uses an Nvidia GTX 1650 Ti GPU
Nowadays, your gaming PC doesn’t have to be a hulking tower that dominates your desk, as there are plenty of alternatives on the market. You can get small form factor PC cases, go handheld with Valve’s Steam Deck, or mod a mechanical keyboard with a laptop motherboard, dedicated graphics, and Windows 11… just because.
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Nvidia spent 1.8M hours testing GPU drivers in 2021
It's no leap to say that the quality of a graphics card comes down to the quality of its driver. You could have a card that can play Cyberpunk 2077 at 8K 144Hz with full ray tracing, but it wouldn't mean anything if you get constant stutters, crashes or corrupted images. With that in mind, Nvidia released a video that provides a glimpse into what goes into driver development.
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The Bethesda Launcher will be shut down on May 11
You'll be able to transfer your games, wallet, and most of your saves, to Steam from April 27.
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