https://www.techspot.comhttps://www.techspot.com/images/techspot-rss-logo-small2.pnghttps://www.techspot.comen-usCopyright 2026 TechSpot, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.https://www.techspot.com/article/3160-nvidia-rtx-6k-gaming/https://www.techspot.com/article/3160-nvidia-rtx-6k-gaming/Samsung's first 6K gaming monitor pushes even the RTX 5090 beyond its comfort zone. We test Nvidia's uber expensive flagship to see what gaming above 4K really costs in performance and image quality.

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]]>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:32:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/review/3162-amd-radeon-rx-9050-8gb/https://www.techspot.com/review/3162-amd-radeon-rx-9050-8gb/AMD's Radeon RX 9050 8GB promises current-generation graphics for budget gamers, but poor performance and even worse value make this GPU nearly impossible to justify.

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]]>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:05:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/review/3159-vram-benchmark-4gb-vs-8gb/https://www.techspot.com/review/3159-vram-benchmark-4gb-vs-8gb/AMD is launching a 4GB GPU in 2026, so we revisited the Radeon RX 6500 XT to see how 4GB and 8GB versions compare in modern games. The results are predictably ugly.

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]]>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:14:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/review/3154-samsung-odyssey-g80hs/https://www.techspot.com/review/3154-samsung-odyssey-g80hs/Samsung's Odyssey G80HS combines a razor-sharp 6K 165Hz display with a 3K 330Hz dual mode, promising the best of productivity and gaming, but its hefty sticker price comes with compromises.

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]]>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:22:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/article/3157-amd-4gb-gpu/https://www.techspot.com/article/3157-amd-4gb-gpu/AMD is bringing 4GB graphics cards back in 2026. We tested the Radeon RX 6500 XT across 12 modern games to see what that means for buyers, and the results are every bit as bad as we feared all along.

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]]>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:22:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/article/2974-desktop-software-essentials/https://www.techspot.com/article/2974-desktop-software-essentials/Just unboxed a new computer? Here's our curated list of essential Windows and macOS apps for productivity, security, entertainment, and everything you need to get up and running.

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]]>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:42:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/article/3152-gpu-pricing-mid-2026/https://www.techspot.com/article/3152-gpu-pricing-mid-2026/Eight months into the memory crisis, GPU prices remain inflated but surprisingly stable. We compare Nvidia, AMD, and Intel graphics card pricing across 10 countries to find the best and worst deals.

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]]>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:32:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/bestof/4k-gaming-monitors-26/https://www.techspot.com/bestof/4k-gaming-monitors-26/From premium OLEDs to affordable IPS models, these are the best 4K gaming monitors of 2026, based on hands-on testing, current pricing, HDR performance, and overall value.

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]]>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:12:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/guides/3144-amd-software/https://www.techspot.com/guides/3144-amd-software/AMD Software is packed with gaming features, but not all are worth using. Here are the Radeon settings we recommend for better image quality, smoother gameplay, and cleaner recordings.

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]]>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:07:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/review/3150-amd-ryzen-7700x3d/https://www.techspot.com/review/3150-amd-ryzen-7700x3d/AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X3D revives Zen 4 with a lower-clocked take on the 7800X3D. We benchmark 13 games to see how much performance it gives up and whether it still belongs in a modern gaming PC.

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]]>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:23:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/article/3148-indie-gaming-worldwide/https://www.techspot.com/article/3148-indie-gaming-worldwide/The next great game could come from anywhere. Developers across Asia, Eastern Europe, and Oceania are turning local stories and fresh ideas into global hits that are reshaping the industry.

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]]>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:22:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/review/3149-amd-ryzen-5800x3d-anniversary-edition/https://www.techspot.com/review/3149-amd-ryzen-5800x3d-anniversary-edition/AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D is back at $350. It looks overpriced, but for AM4 owners facing costly DDR5 upgrades, this four-year-old CPU may still be the smartest path to modern gaming performance today.

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]]>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:02:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/article/3147-amd-expo-ull-ultra-low-latency-memory/https://www.techspot.com/article/3147-amd-expo-ull-ultra-low-latency-memory/AMD's new EXPO Ultra Low Latency memory promises tighter timings without manual tuning. We tested G.Skill's latest DDR5 kits to see how much faster they make Ryzen gaming.

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]]>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:16:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/review/3145-dell-alienware-aw3426dw/https://www.techspot.com/review/3145-dell-alienware-aw3426dw/Dell's Alienware AW3426DW combines a refined 34-inch 280Hz QD-OLED panel with better text clarity, brighter HDR, and a lower price, making it the new ultrawide OLED to beat.

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]]>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:07:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/review/3146-assassins-creed-black-flag-benchmark/https://www.techspot.com/review/3146-assassins-creed-black-flag-benchmark/How demanding is Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced? We benchmarked 50 graphics cards across multiple settings, resolutions, ray tracing modes, and upscaling presets.

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]]>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:16:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/review/3137-philips-evnia-1000hz/https://www.techspot.com/review/3137-philips-evnia-1000hz/The Philips Evnia 27M2N5500XD promises 1440p at 540Hz and a 1,000Hz Dual Mode, but slow IPS response times leave this LCD monitor well short of its headline specs.

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]]>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:09:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/review/3143-amd-x870-motherboards-full/https://www.techspot.com/review/3143-amd-x870-motherboards-full/After six months of testing, we compare 53 AMD X870 and X870E motherboards across VRM thermals, USB performance, PCIe lane sharing, features, and value.

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]]>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:10:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/article/3142-amd-fsr-4-upscaling-rdna-3/https://www.techspot.com/article/3142-amd-fsr-4-upscaling-rdna-3/AMD's new FSR 4.1 INT8 upscaler gives RDNA 3 GPUs a massive image quality upgrade. We examine visual quality, performance, and how closely it matches the RDNA 4 version.

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]]>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:21:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/review/3141-intel-arc-b70-pro/https://www.techspot.com/review/3141-intel-arc-b70-pro/Intel never released the Arc B770, but the Arc Pro B70 may show us exactly what it would have looked like. We test Intel's workstation Battlemage GPU in 12 modern games.

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]]>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:16:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/article/3136-pc-buying-guide-2026/https://www.techspot.com/article/3136-pc-buying-guide-2026/Building a PC in 2026 means navigating inflated RAM, storage, and GPU prices. We assembled four balanced systems that prioritize performance, value, and sensible upgrade paths.

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