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HyperX FlipCast Review: For the gamer-podcaster
The HyperX FlipCast is an end-address professional-quality microphone with both USB-C and XLR connectivity and tons of on-mic controls. It looks and sounds good, but is it worth the $230 price tag?
MSI Raider 16 Max HX review: Elite gaming performance
Gamers seeking maximum performance will find MSI’s Raider 16 Max HX a natural choice, particularly with the RTX 5090, as long as they're willing to pay up for it.
LG UltraGear 52G930B 52-inch 5K gaming monitor review: Extreme in every respect
LG combines the extremes of size and resolution in its UltraGear 52G930B. It’s a 52-inch 1000R curved VA gaming monitor with 5120x2160 pixels, 240 Hz, Adaptive-Sync HDR600, and wide gamut color.
Best Picks
Best OLED Gaming Monitors 2026
OLEDs are the new hot thing in gaming monitors, and prices are starting to cool off enough to make them attractive options for enthusiasts.
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Ryzen 7 5800X3D AM4 10th Anniversary Edition surfaces online for $310
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AMD's flagship RX 9070 XT GPU hits an all-time low $629 in Amazon lightning sale
Deals Save $110 when you make the most of this Amazon deal on the Gigabyte Gaming OC Radeon RX 9070 XT. Get yours for $629 - the lowest ever price for this model.
Forza Horizon 6 boots up in just 4 seconds instead of 90 with new Advanced Shader Delivery tech and AMD GPUs
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AMD GPU owners take to Reddit to report fan problem with driver update — Zero RPM feature could cause GPU temperatures to rise unexpectedly
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Why now is the best time to jump on the OLED monitor bandwagon
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Team Group agrees to $1.1 million DRAM settlement in another false advertising lawsuit
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You don’t need to throw out that old Android smartphone; you can recycle it into a backup webcam or create a multi-camera setup for your streaming platform. And we show you how to do that, for free!
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