Graphics hardware

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends AMD’s RDNA 4 graphics cards (also referred to as the Radeon RX 8000 series) are already on the horizon, but they’re still a bit of a mystery. Fortunately, while AMD is still keeping quiet about its next-gen GPUs, various leakers break up that silence with plenty of rumors and tantalizing speculation. Most likely set to launch this year, RDNA 4 GPUs may give Nvidia a run for its money, but will they be able to compete against some of the best graphics cards from the upcoming RTX 50-series?…

Alienware R16It's a solid desktop PC with a nice-looking case, though you're limited on future upgrades.The Alienware R16 desktop design is a step in the right direction to have a fun, though functional gaming PC. The performance is just what you would want, but the proprietary motherboard means you'll pay more in the future to upgrade your specs. Starting at $1,150 (Reviewed at $3,200)ProsVery nice-looking caseCooling systemPerformance is what you expect for the high-end specsConsIt's a pain to upgrade thanks to the…

Nvidia Nvidia’s latest announcement is one that many of us have been waiting for. The company is releasing a new software solution that will, hopefully, one day replace the Nvidia Control Panel and GeForce Experience. Dubbed simply “Nvidia App,” the software is now in beta and is available for testing. Those of us who own some of Nvidia’s top GPUs (or even some of the worst ones) are forced to use the Nvidia Control Panel for tuning things like display settings, game performance, and monitor refresh rates. Meanwhile,…

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Dell’s Alienware is one of the most popular brands among gamers, and its devices always attract a lot of attention whenever there are gaming PC deals and gaming laptop deals. There’s actually an ongoing sale from Dell itself, so here’s your chance at massive discounts when buying the premium-priced machines. Take a look at our recommendations below or browse through everything that’s available with price cuts, but either way, you’re going to have to be quick with your decision on what to…

Mark Coppock / Digital Trends Dell will soon roll out an entirely new Dell XPS lineup, which means that this year’s Dell XPS Presidents’ Day deals may be your last chance to buy the outgoing model of the Dell XPS 13, and the soon-to-be-replaced Dell XPS 15 and Dell XPS 17. You better hurry because stocks for the popular laptops are probably already running low — if you keep hesitating, you may lose this opportunity at huge savings, and we’re not sure if there will be a next time. Best Dell XPS 13 Presidents’ Day…

Intel Intel faced an uphill climb with Arc Alchemist, and it looks like it might have another fight ahead with its next-gen Battlemage GPUs. The competition is always fierce, and AMD and Nvidia have big plans for the year ahead. Despite the clouds that loom on the horizon, Intel might still surprise us with Battlemage — in a good way. Here’s where Intel Arc Battlemage is currently at, and why it might have a shot at being one of the best GPUs of the year. Déjà vu Prior to the release of Intel Arc Alchemist, one of…

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends / Digital Trends Typically, buying the latest hardware is recommended. When it comes to gaming laptops, each year we see new GPUs and CPUs that are worth the extra cash — or even waiting a few months for. But this year, things are different. We’ve just seen a slew of new gaming laptops unveiled during CES 2024, but if it’s extra performance you care about, you won’t find much new. The truth is, unless there’s a new design or display you’re eyeing, you’re most likely better off saving some…

Digital Trends Nvidia’s RTX 3060 is a certified legend. It’s the most popular graphics card in gaming PCs, according to the Steam hardware survey, and that makes sense. For gamers playing at 1080p, you can’t ask for more than what the RTX 3060 offers between its low price, 12GB of VRAM, and features like Nvidia’s Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS). But where do you go from there? If you picked up an RTX 3060 over the last couple of years and you’re looking to take your PC gaming to the next level, I rounded up the…

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends I won’t lie — I was pretty scared of Nvidia’s RTX 50-series, and I stand by the opinion that those fears were valid. They didn’t come out of thin air; they were fueled by Nvidia’s approach to GPU pricing and value for the money. However, the RTX 40 Super refresh is a step in the right direction, and it’s one I never expected to happen. Nvidia’s most recent choices show that it may have learned an important lesson, and that’s good news for future generations of graphics cards. The price of…

Jon Martindale / DigitalTrends Enshrouded is off to a sterling start in 2024, having sold well over a million copies since its January launch. While I don’t know if it’s quite enough to fill the Valheim-shaped hole in my heart, it’s shaping up to be an attractive, approachable, and exciting open-world survival game. As it’s in Early Access, though, Enshrouded’s performance isn’t its best feature. It’s relatively well optimized and doesn’t run terribly, but even those of you running top-tier gaming PCs might want to…