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JSAUX Lenovo Legion Go Hand Strap review: This Legion Go accessory brings a dash of Nintendo Switch flair to its controllers
By Rebecca Spear published
Review JSAUX Handle Strap Kit for Legion Go is a set of three accessories that help make the controllers more convenient to use while detached from the gaming handheld. Our review.
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus (7440/7441) review: The battle between Qualcomm and Intel begins
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Review The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is now available with Intel Core Ultra and Qualcomm Snapdragon X inside, and either way it's a very solid mid-range Windows laptop.
Black Myth: Wukong is a good action RPG with one helluva boss rush, but what's between those battles holds it back from true greatness
By Brendan Lowry published
Review Black Myth: Wukong is finally here, but does it live up to the hype that's made it one of 2024's biggest game releases? Here's my review.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and 9950X review: Team Red built the world's most powerful CPU and sent Intel back to school
By Ben Wilson published
Review The Ryzen 9 9950X is all-powerful if you can keep it cool, while the 9900X is cheaper and competes with Intel's Core i9-14900K. Whichever is right for you depends entirely on your software suite.
Creatures of Ava review: You can pet all the dogs, and it's great
By Zachary Boddy published
Review Creatures of Ava is a new addition to Xbox and PC Game Pass that has you document and save the native wildlife of a dying planet, and I really enjoyed it.
ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG review: With VRR and 240Hz, it's so close to being the perfect gaming monitor
By Rebecca Spear published
Review For the most part, the 27-inch ASUS ROG Strix OLED has everything we'd want to see in a gaming monitor. Our review.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 (Gen 9) review: Great battery life and a versatile design but lacking in performance
By Rebecca Spear published
Review The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 features an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor with integrated Intel Graphics, but its performance isn't what you'd expect. Our review.
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X review: While Intel suffers setbacks, Team Red takes the mid-range gaming CPU crown
By Ben Wilson published
Review AMD's Ryzen 7 9700X desktop CPU offers improved performance at a lower price and power draw compared to previous chips and rivals at Intel, making it a solid mid-range option.
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X review: Cheaper and more efficient than ever, Zen 5 tempts with an entry-level gaming CPU
By Ben Wilson published
Review AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X offers affordable gaming, excelling in single-core performance and power efficiency. However, minimal multi-core bumps won't benefit users with recent CPUs.
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