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The 32GB RAM standard is no longer reserved for high-end enthusiasts. As PC hardware trends 2026 push systems toward heavier multitasking, memory demands have grown rapidly across gaming, work, and ...

Valve’s Steam Machine targets an early 2026 release date with an AMD RDNA 3 GPU and 16GB DDR5, giving you smooth 4K play with ...

Valve’s second big foray into first-party PC hardware isn’t a sequel to the much-imitated Steam Deck portable, but rather a desktop computer called the Steam Machine. And while it could go on your ...

CES 2026 was home to some of the most impressive PC hardware I've ever seen. On the other hand, Windows keeps getting worse.

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PCWorld observes that Xbox appears to be losing ground as gaming shifts toward PC-based living room experiences, with ...

The Xbox Full Screen Experience (or FSE) debuted late last year on the pricey Asus ROG Xbox Ally X, steadily trickling out to ...