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Level up your gaming with peripherals that make a real
Skip to content Image: Leetdesk Peripherals and accessories can unlock more potential than you might expect. In this article, we’ll highlight the components that turn a solid PC into a noticeably better gaming system, whether you’re into shooters, MMOs, or story-driven games. A programmable mechanical keyboard is one of the first underestimated devices. Whether it’s
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This fast 27-inch 1440p gaming monitor is shockingly cheap today
Image: Acer It ain’t easy to find a deal on a gaming monitor, particularly if you want one that has a quality IPS panel. But today, Acer (via its official branded eBay store) is offering just such a deal: a refurbished 27-inch 1440p 240Hz gaming monitor, with that crucial IPS tech, for just $178.99. That’s
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Upgrade to this 360Hz 1440p OLED gaming monitor for just
Image: ASRock Do you feel the need? The need for speed? Or, if you’re young enough not to get that reference, do you feel the need for vivid colors and perfect black levels on your gaming PC? Then upgrade to an OLED monitor already! Today, you can get a 27-inch ASRock model with a super-fast
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Better PC gaming Is only $15 away — No hardware
Image: StackCommerce TL;DR: Windows 11 Pro is $14.97 — AI-powered features, DirectX 12 for gaming, and top-tier security Want to squeeze every last drop of power from your PC? Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is a quick and easy upgrade offering exceptional gaming performance, AI-powered productivity tools, or enterprise-grade security. Windows 11 Pro introduces DirectX 12
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Save $350! This RTX-powered MSI gaming laptop is a Black
Image: MSI On Black Friday, it almost doesn’t matter what size your gaming laptop budget is because retailers are slashing hundreds of dollars left and right. The MSI Cyborg, for instance, is only $750 right now on Best Buy—that’s $350 under its MSRP. The laptop runs on the Intel Core i7 CPU and 16GB of
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This 1440p Predator gaming monitor is just $200 today
Image: Acer 1440p resolution (2560×1440) seems to be becoming the new standard for PC gaming, finally usurping 1080p for all but the most speed-obsessed esports fans. If you’re ready to upgrade, MicroCenter has a rare deal for you — and even more rarely, it’s willing to ship instead of making you come into the store.
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Best wireless gaming mice 2023: Tested and approved
Image: Dominic Bayley / IDG Now that wireless gaming mice are just as fast and feature-packed as their wired counterparts, going wireless can be a smart move, giving you greater flexibility as a gamer. But before you cut loose and buy one, it’s worth noting they’re not all alike. You’ll still need to consider factors
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Best cloud gaming services 2023: GeForce Now vs. Xbox Cloud
Image: Mark Hachman / IDG Want to play the latest AAA games, but don’t have the high-end computer to enjoy them on? Then you should seriously consider getting a subscription to a cloud gaming service. With cloud gaming, even if you have only a modest computer setup you can still enjoy playing the latest-release games.
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Best gaming keyboards 2023: The top budget, mid-tier, RGB, and
Image: Rob Schultz/IDG Do you need a gaming keyboard to play PC games? Of course not. And spending triple-digits on one won’t automatically make you a winner, winner, chicken dinner. But getting a gaming-specific keyboard can make playing for long sessions more comfortable, and can also unlock a lot of customization options that add convenience
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