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Specs explained: How to configure and order the Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop to play the best games this Christmas

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Five things I want you to think about before you buy your first gaming laptop

By Jacob Ridley last updated

Laptop livin' Gaming laptops can be excellent, but you need to shop wisely to avoid making a mistake. Here's my advice.

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Nvidia RTX 5090 and XFX RX 9070 graphics cards

Best graphics cards in 2025: I've tested pretty much every AMD and Nvidia GPU of the past 20 years and these are today's top cards

By Dave James last updated

Pixel Pushers I've made a career out of prodding graphics cards and this has been the toughest set of recommendations I can remember.

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Best handheld gaming PC in 2025: my recommendations for the best portable powerhouses

By Jacob Ridley last updated

Portable PC PC gaming has officially gone portable, and these handheld gaming PCs are mighty quick.

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Explainer: This is why memory and storage is so expensive (of course it's AI) and why PC gaming hardware prices are only going to keep rising, even probably for GPUs

By Jacob Fox last updated

Memory blues Here's all we know about skyrocketing memory prices and what's causing it.

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How to use the PS5 DualSense controller on PC

By Wes Fenlon last updated

PSPad Playing PC games with Sony's DualSense controller is a piece of cake.

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How to use a DualShock 4 on PC: Wired or Bluetooth

By Wes Fenlon, Katie Wickens last updated

Guide A step-by-step guide to using the DualShock 4 on PC via Bluetooth.

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The PC Gamer handheld gaming PC gift guide

By Joel Loynds published

On the move Gift ideas for you or someone you know that's gaming on-the-go.

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iCame, iSaw, iConquered: With its new M5 chip, the Apple MacBook Pro is now a gaming PC. Just, y'know, without the games

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iGame The undisputed king of integrated graphics when it works.

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I build loads of gaming PCs and this is the first to make me regret my decisions with my own personal rig—here's what you need to build it yourself

By Jacob Ridley published

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