Latest articles by Dave James
Next-gen GPUs aren't around at Computex, but MSI's got a taste of what they might look like
Computex 2026 The next-gen cooling prototype is a crowd-pleaser, a real diamond geezer.
MSI's Maestro 900R case is almost here. Tremble in fear, poor wallet
Computex 2026 It's been a long wait, but MSI's flagship chassis is hitting the shelves soon.
Extrapolation is the future of frame generation without the latency hit… and it's not far off
Computex 2026 Intel says: "That's definitely the technology that will change the experience."
Nvidia RTX Spark's gaming battery life will be 'better than anything you've seen before on RTX laptops'
Computex 2026 Well, it is the "most efficient PC chip ever built" after all.
Nvidia's working with all the anti-cheat vendors to make competitive games work on RTX Spark and WoA… just when gaming on Linux was looking good
Computex 2026 "We just want to ensure all the top games run and run great on RTX Spark."
Developers are creating Arm game ports, wholly Arm-native versions, and Prism-optimised updates for Nvidia's RTX Spark
Computex 2026 Nvidia's gaming relationships could push Arm gaming into the mainstream.
Not just for AI agents: Nvidia's RTX Spark means Arm-powered laptops for gamers, too, promising 100 fps at 1440p in the latest games
Computex 2026 "The most efficient PC chip ever built."
Okay, maybe I could be convinced AI monitors aren't all bad
Computex 2026 MSI's "world's first agentic AI monitor" has one neat trick. The rest of its AI tricks, however...
The device in my hands feels like the standard all new handheld gaming PCs will be judged by
Computex 2026 Performance, efficiency, ergonomics, and battery life. Intel and MSI are delivering in the new Claw 8 EX AI+.
84% of you rightly practice good desktop icon hygiene, but it turns out 16% of PC Gamer readers are just plain monsters
Poll Letting installers and downloads and everything else have free rein over your operating system desktops... how can you live with yourselves?
Best Memorial Day PC gaming deals in 2026
Deals Memorial Day is coming and with it the first big sales event of the year.
Best graphics cards in 2026: These are the GPUs worth spending money in right now
Pixel Pushers I've made a career out of prodding graphics cards and this has been the toughest set of recommendations I can remember.
Best wireless gaming headsets in 2026: the top cans I'd buy myself
Untethered The best wireless gaming headsets allow you to enjoy your games and music tangle-free.
The best PC cases in 2026: These are the chassis I'd use for my next gaming build
Best case You'll want the best PC case if you're building your perfect gaming PC.
Best gaming mouse in 2026: We've tested the very best mice and these are the top picks
Pinpoint The best gaming mouse for every game, budget, grip, and size.
Alienware's new 'budget' laptop is a damning indictment of the current state of PC gaming hardware
news The Alienware 15 is a new RTX 3050 gaming laptop in 2026. With resolutely single-channel memory.
15% of PC Gamer readers are still rawdogging their desktops, while 43% of you are wholesome full desk pad people
Poll Do you use a mouse mat while gaming?
Nvidia RTX 5050 review (Palit Dual edition)
Score: 69% The best budget GPU, though it pains me to say so.
47% of PC Gamer readers prove to be sensible upgraders, but 3% of you are sickos who will start looking for your next upgrade straight away
Poll With nearly half of our readers waiting for 5+ years before upgrading their gaming PC, it's a hell of a contrast.
Gaming laptop makers should be forced to disclose graphics card TGPs and that's a hill I will happily die on
Deals I'm sick of having to search high and low for the power limits of mobile GPUs, despite it being one of the most important specs.
Best PC controllers in 2026: the pads I recommend for PC gamers
Total control Grab one of the best PC controllers for when your keyboard and mouse simply won't do.
I've become a little obsessed with Lego's Smart Bricks and Star Wars Day is the perfect excuse to load up
Deals My boys and I have been battling it out in a galaxy far, far away right in our living room.
Celebrate Star Wars Day by giving your Secretlab setup a makeover
Deals Here's your reminder the best gaming chairs can be wrapped in Lucasfilm, or you can go big and land a Sith-themed Titan Evo.
