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Best Tech Gifts 2026: A geek-approved guide to what’s actually worth buying
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Best Tech Gifts 2026: A geek-approved guide to what’s actually worth buying

Most best tech gifts lists recycle the same products every year. This one doesn't. Here's what's genuinely worth buying in 2026 and what to leave…

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STEAM DECK
Author: Kate Chu,
Why the Steam Deck is Out of Stock in the US

Every Steam Deck model has disappeared from Valve's US store with no official explanation and memory chip shortages may reveal where the company's priorities really…

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ASUS epands ROG Strix Lineup for 2026 with new AIOs, Dual-Mode 4K Monitor, AM5 Boards, and Peripherals
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Top New ASUS ROG Strix products to start 2026

ASUS launches a wave of ROG Strix products for 2026, including the XG27UCG Gen2 monitor, Strix Neo AM5 boards with 64MB BIOS, LCD AIO coolers,…

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motherboards 2026 for upgrade
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Best Motherboards to buy in 2026 for gaming and upgrades

A practical 2026 motherboard guide for AMD and Intel systems, focusing on balanced gaming builds, platform longevity, and avoiding unnecessary overkill.

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Full Path Tracing in Cyberpunk 2077
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Full Path Tracing in Cyberpunk 2077 on RTX 5090 changes everything

A Reddit user running Cyberpunk 2077 with full path tracing on an RTX 5090 claims the technology changes everything, but massive system requirements are dividing…

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Crimson Desert gameplay depth, story
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Crimson Desert doesn’t really start until the credits roll, according to its developers

According to the developers, most of the game’s content sits outside the main story, with progression shaped by exploration, systems, and how players choose to…

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Nioh 3 PC demo performance results
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Early Nioh 3 PC tests are starting to show up and they’re surprisingly clean

The Nioh 3 PC demo is already being put through its paces, and early benchmarks suggest Team Ninja has delivered one of its most polished…

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The best CPU 2026
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Tom’s Hardware names 5 best gaming CPUs for jate January 2026 – Ryzen 7 9850X3D didn’t make the cut

Tom’s Hardware refreshed its list of the best CPUs for gaming, and the results favor efficiency and balance over raw specs. The fastest chip on…

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Maingear Retro98 - PC in the late ’90s
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Author: Vlad Phigod,
Maingear Retro98 Brings ’90s PC design back with nodern flagship hardware

Maingear’s new Retro98 desktops look like PCs from the Pentium era, complete with a Turbo button and beige case - but inside they pack modern…

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ROG Xbox Ally X Review: $1,000 of Promise Stuck Behind Windows
Author: Kate Chu,
ROG Xbox Ally X Review: $1,000 of hardware brilliance held hostage by Windows

The ROG Xbox Ally X packs the most powerful hardware in any gaming handheld and then asks Windows 11 to not ruin everything. At $999,…

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Intel Core i9-10900K vs Core Ultra 5 225F benchmarks
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Intel Core i9-10900K vs Core Ultra 5 225F tested at 1080p

Fresh 1080p benchmarks reveal that Intel’s Core Ultra 5 225F consistently beats the older Core i9-10900K in modern games, highlighting how far CPU performance has…

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RTX 5090 Crysis test
Author: Vlad Phigod,
RTX 5090 takes on Crysis at 4K and 8K

Nearly 20 years after launch, Crysis is still demanding. Fresh benchmarks show how NVIDIA’s RTX 5090 handles the legendary game at 4K and 8K resolutions.

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