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A new ultrawide Alienware monitor has landed with a curved 34-inch QD-OLED panel. Its Penta Tandem technology enables it to achieve a 1300-nit peak brightness without compromising text clarity. At a 3440 x 1440 resolution, a 280Hz refresh rate, and a low response time cater to esports pros.

Lenovo has finally released its latest desktop PC globally. An iMac alternative, the Yoga AIO i Gen 11 combines a 165 Hz OLED display with a powerful Intel Panther Lake processor. Intel's Arc B390 graphics are also onboard, as is 32 GB of LPDDR5X RAM running at 9,600 MT/s.

Kamrui has discounted its Hyper H1 mini PC on Amazon, delivering the 8-core AMD Ryzen 7735HS CPU and AMD Radeon 680M iGPUs, 24 GB of RAM, and up to 1 TB of storage at up to 23% off.

Thermaltake aims to ease the PC building process with its new Dockpower FI series of PSUs. They have a detachable cable dock module that doesn’t need to be connected to the main unit while building.

The GMKtec NucBox K17 combines the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V with an exceptionally quiet cooling system and high energy efficiency. This compact mini-PC is designed for demanding office and multimedia users and impressed in testing with its modern features, low power consumption, and excellent suitability for everyday use.

With the Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced release date on July 9th, some pirates are already setting sail. A playable build is spreading, unlocking secrets not divulged in Ubisoft’s trailers. The Denuvo game is the latest in a series of targets to have its DRM bypassed.

A new The Elder Scrolls 6 update isn’t encouraging for fans awaiting the Bethesda game. A reputable Bloomberg insider doesn’t anticipate the open-world RPG arriving until at least 2028. With Microsoft prioritizing the franchise, Xbox layoffs shouldn’t delay its release date.

The latest mini-tower from Asus features a case available in either a subtle white or black finish with wood accents. The Asus V500 is said to be particularly quiet and offers decent performance thanks to AMD Ryzen.

Good news for Steam Machine owners who got spooked by the recent ‘red light of death’ post on Reddit. It wasn’t a red light of death after all, but just a memory retraining issue.

Meccha Chameleon was released on June 9, and since its launch, it has become a huge success with 15 million copies sold. Now, a few instances of cheating have been discovered, and it is unclear if the devs are aware of it just yet.

Seasonic's PSU wattage calculator has listed Nvidia's rumoured GeForce RTX 5080 Super, revealing a significantly higher 415 W power draw. The leak also includes the RTX 5070 Ti Super and RTX 5070 Super, suggesting Nvidia's upcoming refresh will be more power-hungry than its non-Super counterparts.

Microsoft has revealed the first lineup of games that Xbox Game Pass members will be able to download and play in July 2026. The lineup includes Tamashika, Ascend to Zero, and more!

The Wall Street Journal revealed how Xbox Game Pass price increases impacted subscriber counts. With around 30 million users, it shed 4 million gamers since 2024. Aiming for 77 million subscribers by 2026, the service’s underperformance is a factor in recent Microsoft layoffs.

Xbox president Asha Sharma has unveiled what she calls the biggest restructuring in the platform's history, with around 3,200 job cuts planned through fiscal year 2027. The overhaul includes studio ownership changes, a major reduction in management layers, and a broader effort to improve profitability.

Walmart has discounted the CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme prebuilt gaming PC by a massive 28%. The price drop brings the RTX 5070 and Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus-powered gaming PC below $1,500. This is a pretty good price when we consider that the much weaker Steam Machine also costs $1,349 for the 2 TB model.

The Halo: Campaign Evolved developers already shifted their focus to improve efficiency. Yet, a leak reveals that Xbox could task Activision Blizzard with overseeing Halo Studios. Microsoft wants the shooter franchise to become more profitable by releasing games regularly.

After launching for a higher price tag than originally announced, the Lenovo Self-Charging Bluetooth Keyboard is now on sale. Available in Black and White colors, the new discounted price is even lower than the original price tag.

Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix face a federal class-action lawsuit accusing them of colluding to restrict consumer DRAM supply while prioritizing high-bandwidth memory for AI customers, allegedly driving prices up by as much as 700%. The case highlights mounting pressure across the tech sector, with plaintiffs seeking damages and an injunction as rising memory costs ripple through PCs, smartphones, and game consoles.

The e-ink faceplate was first shown off alongside the Steam hardware announcement last year, and Valve has now shared the files and instructions for those who want to make one on their own.

Intel is looking to give customers more cost-effective CPU options, as the company is reportedly increasing the production of older generation CPUs. A new report out of China claims that Intel is increasing the supply of old, DDR4-compatible CPUs, including 13th and 14th-gen processors.

It was reported a few months ago that there was a severe shortage of desktop CPUs from both Intel and AMD. These shortages were expected to result in limited availability of some in-demand processors and increased prices. It seems Intel has now quietely increased prices of the latest Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus.

Microsoft is expected to reveal the next lineup of games joining the Xbox Game Pass library next week. However, before that happens, the company has shared a list of games that will be leaving the service mid-July.

For the first time ever, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is available with a 90% discount on Steam thanks to the Summer Sale, which has knocked its price down to just $6.99.

Kamrui has discounted two SFF mini PCs for Amazon Prime Day by 22% and 29%, respectively. The Kamrui Pinova P1 and P2 mini PCs are specifically designed to be out of the way as home or business PCs.

The latest Dolphin Progress Report discloses numerous improvements made to Dolphin Emulator, with the devs "working overtime" for a delayed but extensive reveal of new features.

With 24 days to go and thanks to 108 backers, the Muse 300 is now closer to becoming reality. The project is already at $39,189 pledged, which has left the small $6,375 goal in the dust. Sadly, the best deal, which came with a 20% price cut, is already gone. Fortunately, 15% and 10% discounts are still available.

Sony aims to reclaim some of its following that transitioned to PCs. In a new investor Q&A, the company suggested that accessories and console exclusives could convince these gamers. SIE also alluded to mobile PlayStation hardware, which may include a PS6 handheld.

MetaPCs has opened preorders for the Steamroller, a standard desktop gaming PC with SteamOS pre-installed alongside a Ryzen 5 9600X, Radeon RX 7600, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. While more powerful than Valve’s compact Steam Machine-style hardware, the Steamroller targets a different audience.

Many people see the Steam Machine as little more than an expensive mini PC for the living room. However, a recent Reddit thread suggests that Valve’s compact gaming PC could be interesting for a range of use cases that many users may not have considered.

Over the past few months, the Mac Studio has seen its maximum RAM capacity reduced from 512 GB to just 96 GB. Behind the scenes, however, Apple is reportedly already working on the next two generations of the Mac Studio. With the Apple M7 Ultra, the mini-tower could also receive a design upgrade.

A new report suggests that the library of Xbox Game Pass games could shrink. A Caboodle Games representative claims that Microsoft is pausing deals with third-party studios. The company recently reduced the price of the subscription service, but also removed new Call of Duty titles.

Goodram has reintroduced 4GB DDR4 modules with its Rival DDR4 Radiant lineup, targeting budget-conscious users as AI-driven memory demand pushes DDR4 and DDR5 prices sharply higher.

Fresh shadPS4 testing shows that mainstream gaming PCs can now run several PS4 exclusives at high frame rates. In a recent showcase, Bloodborne exceeded 100 FPS on a Ryzen 5 7600 and GeForce RTX 5060.

ETA Prime’s teardown of Valve’s $1,428 Steam Machine shows a compact SteamOS gaming PC that is moderately serviceable, with accessible storage but more involved disassembly required to reach the RAM.

AMD’s Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition relaunched at $349 as a compelling AM4 gaming upgrade with improved 3D V-Cache packaging and better thermals, but sold out across major retailers within minutes. Scalpers quickly pushed resale prices to $600 or more, though AMD says continued production should ease shortages and return availability closer to MSRP.

The Steam Machine is scheduled to launch on June 30, and reservation emails are now being sent to users. However, scalpers are already taking advantage of the limited supply by listing the device at absurd prices.

Too expensive, too weak – or technically underrated? On Reddit, fans are defending Valve’s Steam Machine as a “technical marvel.” The focus is not on SteamOS, but on the compact 15-centimeter cube itself.

Valve now admits that 4K/60 fps graphics are not always realistic with its new gaming system. After Steam Machine reviews exposed performance limitations, the company adjusted its marketing. The hardware’s high price makes 1080p/1440p visuals not as appealing compared to PS5 consoles.

With the “Stim Machine,” French hardware retailer LDLC has launched a provocative alternative to Valve’s Steam Machine. The cube-shaped mini-PC also costs €1,039 ($1,179), but comes with a more powerful Radeon RX 9060 XT and standard Mini-ITX hardware. However, it does not ship with SteamOS pre-installed – and that is exactly where opinions on Reddit are divided.

The Rapoo MT760 may look just like the MX Master series of mice from Logitech, but it is less than half the price. It comes with multi-mode connectivity and file-sharing capabilities across devices.

Demand for Valve’s new Linux mini PC exceeds supply in Japan and Taiwan. This market may view the Steam Machine price as reasonable enough to invest in the console challenger. Lacking a reservation system before its release date, Komodo Station disappointed customers.

The Steam Machine was eagerly anticipated for months. After the official price reveal, however, the mood in the community has become noticeably subdued. Among more than 2,700 Reddit comments, hardly anyone says they actually plans to buy one.

Valve is opening SteamOS to traditional gaming PCs. Starting with SteamOS 3.8, users will be able to build their own Steam Machine from the PC components of their choice. This should be especially interesting for those who are not convinced by the price or performance of Valve’s official Steam Machine.

Valve has arguably dropped the ball with the price of the Steam Machine. But fret not, as there are plenty of prebuilt gaming PCs that offer much better price/performance than the Steam Machine. A well-reviewed prebuilt gaming PC on Newegg is now $150 cheaper than the Steam Machine while being much faster.

In today's market, buying a prebuilt gaming PC is often the better choice to get the best bang for your buck. Case in point, Newegg is now selling the Stormcraft Phantom gaming PC with an RTX 5080 GPU and 32 GB of RAM for under $3,000.

Geekom has officially kicked of its Prime Day deals at Amazon and Best Buy, offering up to 30% off some of its top AMD- and Intel-powered mini PCs that deliver plenty of performance for everything from productivity and creative tasks to gaming workloads.

Valve’s console challenger costs significantly more than the PS5. Even so, a Steam Machine review confirms that the base PlayStation console produces higher frame rates in some games. Overall performance benchmarks are comparable, but the price difference may be too wide for many buyers.