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I'm drooling over this video test of Alphacool's gorgeous RTX 4090 block. — My heart is aching for this tiny single slot RTX 4090 I'm drooling over this video test of Alphacool's gorgeous RTX 4090 block.

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PC Gamer Hardware Awards: The best gaming laptops of 2022

By Katie Wickens published 26 December 22

Gear of the year So many gaming laptops deserve the crown this year—here are our three nominees.

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Here are the biggest PC gaming hardware stories of 2022

By Jorge Jimenez published 26 December 22

A hard year 2022 had its fair share of new hardware controversy, crypto drama, and plenty of Gabe.

Three engineers give a thumbs up inside Intel's Fab 28.

Inside Intel: here's what goes into making a cutting-edge gaming CPU

By Jacob Ridley published 26 December 22

Bunny suited Ever wondered what actually goes on inside a processor fab? I tour Intel's Fab 28 and labs to find out.

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The first programs you should install on your new PC

By Wes Fenlon last updated 25 December 22

app happy These are our essential apps for a fresh PC. After you've installed Steam, of course.

Image of the Steam Deck playing Frostpunk.

After almost a year with the Steam Deck I've finally been converted

By Katie Wickens published 23 December 22

Deck head I never thought I'd become a Deck head, but here I am.

The Nvidia RTX 3070 and AMD RX 6700 XT side by side on a colourful background

Best graphics card deals in Australia (December 2022)

By PC Gamer AU, Chris Szewczyk last updated 21 December 22

pixel pushers On the lookout for a new GPU? We’re rounding up the best Aussie deals.

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The best games for the Steam Deck

By Katie Wickens, Wes Fenlon last updated 21 December 22

Steam On The games that you should play on Valve's gaming handheld.

Razer Quartz peripherals

Pink peripherals have taken over my setup and I never want to go back to black

By Mollie Taylor published 12 December 22

Tickled pink I've been bitten by the Quartz bug.

Windows Galaxy Brain

Windows 10's PowerToys is the best feature you're not using

By Wes Fenlon published 8 December 22

Fancy If you ain't using FancyZones to arrange your Windows windows, you ain't livin'.

Steam Deck running Darktide

Warhammer 40K: Darktide runs shockingly well on the Steam Deck

By Wes Fenlon published 6 December 22

Tide Deck If you can handle playing a shooter at 30 fps, at least.

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