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The First Descendant is stacked with glitzy graphics tech, but performance could still use a polish
Getting’ testy with the final preview build
Hardware (Page 2)
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The Steam Deck is one of the best ways to play Elden Ring, and now Shadow of the Erdtree too
Proton fixes (and the right settings) go a long way
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Elden Ring PC performance and settings guide: Shadow of the Erdtree edition
Fully updated for the grim new expansion
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All the Computex 2024 PC hardware announcements that are actually interesting
The Asus ROG Ally X! Nvidia Project G-Assist! Intel Battlemage, briefly!
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Looks like the Asus ROG Ally X will get a honking great battery upgrade
Refreshed handheld specs spring a leak
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Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is less of a PC hardware-killer than it looks
Still a toughie, but nothing some optimised settings can’t fix
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Ghost of Tsushima runs well on Steam Deck, making its PSN nonsense all the more annoying
Network issues
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Homeworld 3’s performance is uneven, but can be spared the worst of spacefight slowdown
Set course for the settings menu
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Gray Zone Warfare is deploying hotfixes, but performance remains grim
Surprise Steam hit is still stutters galore, even on lowered settings
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How to install a new SSD on the Steam Deck
Venture inside your Deck to make a permanent storage upgrade
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Should you bother with... Wi-Fi 7?
The hows and Wis of the latest in cable-free connectivity
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Razer to pay out over $1 million in refunds over its misleading (and hideous) Zephyr face mask
US regulator says no, that is not an N95 respirator after all
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Arise now, ye Cerim: No Rest for the Wicked’s performance updates are underway
Already running better on low-end GPUs
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No Rest for the Wicked’s PC performance suggests the wicked might be better off waiting
Got them early access growing pains
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After six months of renovations, Cities: Skylines 2 performance is considerably less terrible
Some GPUs get more than double the frames since launch
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Manor Lords performs fine on Steam Deck – it’s the controls you’ll want to watch out for
Contort your thumbs now, my lord
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Manor Lords’ early access launch is built on solid technical ground, mostly
Mind your manors with this performance and settings guide
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The best Steam Deck docks
Give your Steam Deck some mouse 'n' keyboard comfort with the best docks we’ve tested
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The best Steam Deck cases
Protect your precious Steam Deck with a hardened sleeve or carry case upgrade