https://www.techspot.comLongform featured articles and reviewshttps://www.techspot.com/images/techspot-rss-logo-small2.pnghttps://www.techspot.comen-usCopyright 2024 TechSpot, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.https://www.techspot.com/bestof/gpu-2024/https://www.techspot.com/bestof/gpu-2024/When it comes to graphics cards, we go in full depth. Year after year, we test dozens of GPUs from Nvidia, AMD, and now Intel, to determine which are worth your money and which are dead on arrival.

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]]>Sat, 08 Jun 2024 00:07:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/article/2840-sega/https://www.techspot.com/article/2840-sega/Before the PlayStation and Xbox, Sega was Nintendo's main rival in the console market, pioneering 3D graphics and online features. The rise and downfall of Sega is filled with drama and fond memories.

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]]>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 06:11:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/article/2843-which-ipad-2024/https://www.techspot.com/article/2843-which-ipad-2024/With class-leading hardware and software, the Apple iPad line has long been the default tablet recommendation for most people. But with various model differences and sizes, which one is right for you?

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]]>Thu, 30 May 2024 06:14:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/review/2845-intel-3d-vcache/https://www.techspot.com/review/2845-intel-3d-vcache/"Why doesn't Intel develop their own kind of 3D V-Cache?" It's a thought-provoking question, especially given how beneficial 3D V-Cache has been for AMD Ryzen chips. Let's benchmark and check that out.

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]]>Tue, 28 May 2024 06:04:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/article/1771-icq/https://www.techspot.com/article/1771-icq/ICQ, short for "I Seek You," laid the groundwork for instant messaging clients upon its arrival in November 1996. ICQ influenced many popular chat programs of the era, including AOL, Yahoo! Messenger, and MSN Messenger.

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]]>Fri, 24 May 2024 23:09:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/review/2846-amd-ryzen-aged-cores/https://www.techspot.com/review/2846-amd-ryzen-aged-cores/AMD's Ryzen 5 5600 was always competitively priced and presented excellent value for gamers. However, how well has it aged, and should you have bought an 8-core or even 16-core CPU instead?

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]]>Thu, 23 May 2024 06:06:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/article/2844-oled-burn-in-test/https://www.techspot.com/article/2844-oled-burn-in-test/It's been 3 months since we started our OLED burn-in test using an MSI 32" 4K QD-OLED as a productivity monitor. In today's update we're going to talk burn in, firmware updates, and general usage.

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]]>Tue, 21 May 2024 06:08:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/review/2842-cpu-six-cores-enough-gaming/https://www.techspot.com/review/2842-cpu-six-cores-enough-gaming/There are plenty of fast 6-core gaming CPUs that outperform relatively new 8, 10, 12, and even 16-core chips. In this article we'll show you some interesting comparisons using different GPUs and gaming settings.

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]]>Fri, 17 May 2024 06:14:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/article/2834-history-handheld-gaming-pc/https://www.techspot.com/article/2834-history-handheld-gaming-pc/The dream of the handheld gaming PC is alive thanks to the Steam Deck and its ilk, but that road has been dotted with broken promises, unrealistic expectations, and some cool yet impractical machines.

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]]>Wed, 15 May 2024 06:09:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/article/2841-mapquest/https://www.techspot.com/article/2841-mapquest/Today, you can simply type the name of a destination and instantly get a map with turn-by-turn directions to get there. These advancements predated the smartphone, thanks to a service called MapQuest.

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]]>Mon, 13 May 2024 06:07:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/review/2839-benq-zowie-xl2586x/https://www.techspot.com/review/2839-benq-zowie-xl2586x/The BenQ Zowie XL2586X is a beastly esports gaming monitor packing a 540Hz refresh rate and BenQ's latest backlight strobing tech called DyAc 2. If you want the ultimate in motion clarity this is it.

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]]>Fri, 10 May 2024 06:15:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/article/2837-cpu-performance-4k-gaming/https://www.techspot.com/article/2837-cpu-performance-4k-gaming/Something we hear a lot is that CPU performance doesn't matter for 4K gaming. Without proper context, CPU benchmark data can be misinterpreted. Let us explain to you what's what with some hard data.

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]]>Tue, 07 May 2024 06:08:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/article/2835-ssd-pricing-q2-2024/https://www.techspot.com/article/2835-ssd-pricing-q2-2024/Until last year, there was plenty of talk about declining SSD prices. However, as we showed a few months ago, that trend has reversed. The AI race has also become a factor for SSD and HDD pricing.

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]]>Mon, 06 May 2024 06:13:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/bestof/1440p-gaming-monitors-24/https://www.techspot.com/bestof/1440p-gaming-monitors-24/For PC gamers not using the latest high-end GPUs, 1440p gaming monitors provide an excellent compromise for playing at high refresh rates without going 4K, which requires a ton more horsepower.

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]]>Sat, 04 May 2024 07:28:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/review/2836-intel-cpu-crash-baseline-spec/https://www.techspot.com/review/2836-intel-cpu-crash-baseline-spec/For years, we have highlighted Intel's loosely defined CPU power specs and the problems they pose for customers. The issue now is that some 13th and 14th-gen processors have started crashing.

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]]>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 06:02:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/review/2833-geforce-gtx-1080-ti-revisit/https://www.techspot.com/review/2833-geforce-gtx-1080-ti-revisit/The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is widely regarded as the GOAT. The 7-year-old GPU marks the last time a flagship gaming GPU was offered at a reasonable price, that plus its exceptional longevity.

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]]>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:14:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/bestof/handheld-gaming-consoles/https://www.techspot.com/bestof/handheld-gaming-consoles/Out of the 12 best-selling gaming consoles of all time, 5 are handheld systems, and that's not including the Nintendo Switch. Handhelds have made a huge comeback and here are our favorite systems.

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]]>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:07:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/review/2832-amd-radeon-5700-xt-revisit/https://www.techspot.com/review/2832-amd-radeon-5700-xt-revisit/How usable is the Radeon 5700 XT in the latest and greatest games five years after its release? For those of you looking to buy one used or upgrade, we'll provide insights into your options.

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]]>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:13:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/review/2829-amd-ryzen-5800x3d-7800x3d-7900x3d-7950x3d/https://www.techspot.com/review/2829-amd-ryzen-5800x3d-7800x3d-7900x3d-7950x3d/As we've known for some time, the 5800X3D remains a strong gaming CPU that's roughly equivalent to the new Ryzen 7 7700X. But still, here's a broader comparison for new builders and upgraders.

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]]>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:02:00 -0500https://www.techspot.com/bestof/phones-24/https://www.techspot.com/bestof/phones-24/Whether you're a budget-conscious buyer, a dedicated iPhone fan, or an Android enthusiast, there's a wide diversity in smartphone choices with many well-rounded options at every price level.

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