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MSI has rolled out a huge number of discounts across a wide range of components this week. If you are new to PC gaming and looking to build your first gaming rig, sorting through all of these components can be a bit of a daunting task, so we're here to make that process easy for you with a list of PC builds to suit different budgets, giving you a great starting point for your Black Friday shopping list.

OLED gaming monitors have been growing rapidly in popularity amongst PC gamers over the past few years. According to new market analysis, around 12 percent of all 144Hz gaming monitors shipped will use OLED displays by Q4 2025.

Black Friday is almost upon us but there are many deals to be found for those looking to shop early. Thermaltake has just rolled out a wide range of deals, bringing discounts to cases, coolers, power supplies and more. 

In recent months, rumours have been swirling around new hardware from Valve, the company behind Steam. Today, the curtain was officially lifted, revealing not only the Steam Frame wireless VR headset, but also a second-generation Steam Controller, which serves as a more traditional gamepad compared to the original. On top of all of that, Valve's Steam Machine is also making a grand comeback, this time as a first-party console to complement the Steam Deck. 

Elgato has partnered with Discord to release a special edition of its popular six-key controller, the Stream Deck Mini: Discord Edition. This marks a shift in strategy for Elgato, as this is its first product to be sold exclusively through select retail partners worldwide, rather than directly or through all …

Black Friday has come early at a lot of of places here in the UK. Today, PCSpecialist unveiled its round of deals for the rest of the month, discounting three pre-built gaming PCs and a custom gaming laptop, with options for Intel or AMD based systems, as well as GeForce …

Black Friday deals continue to roll in well ahead of the actual day. This week, CyberPowerPC has rolled out its own deals, available over the next few weeks, offering up gaming PCs based around RTX 5060, RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti graphics cards, as well as discounts on several …

MSI has secured five honoree awards ahead of CES 2026, including a “Best of Innovation” award for its GeForce RTX 5080 16G Expert graphics card. The annual competition run by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has awarded the RTX 5080 16G Expert graphics card with the maximum honor in its …

In recent years, we've reviewed many Sharkoon products and while we have come away with positive impressions each time, there has been one issue – product availability has been hit or miss in the UK. That is finally changing this year, with Sharkoon products now becoming widely available in the …

Thermal Grizzly has unveiled the WireView Pro II, a monitoring device designed for graphics cards using the 12V‑2×6 connector. The unit provides detailed oversight of power delivery, helping users detect potential issues early and safeguard both the connector and GPU. Unlike other tools that measure total current, the WireView Pro …

If you've ever stared at a wall of TVs trying to justify the massive price jump to 8K, a new study from the University of Cambridge and Meta Reality Labs suggests you can probably save your money. The research, just published in the journal Nature, digs into the practical limits …

Today, Sapphire officially launches its new EDGE AI line-up of compact mini PCs. Powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processors, these systems combine highly-efficient multi-core CPUs with up to 96GB of DDR5 memory and up to three M.2 SSDs, delivering up to 50 TOPS of AI performance in an …

AMD and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have announced two new supercomputers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The first is named Lux and will be going online in 2026, while the second is named Discovery and will be going online in 2028. Lux, scheduled for deployment in 2026, …

Coil whine is generally harmless, but can be maddening. Due to its inconsistency, varying between components and changing behaviour under different load levels, pinpointing the source isn't always easy. Now, the developers of the popular OCCT have added a brilliantly clever new feature in version 15 designed to help you …

With several Steam sales coming up, now is a great time to top up your Steam Wallet. If you also happen to be in the market for a new RTX 50 series graphics card, then MSI has just the offer for you, with up to £100 in Steam vouchers available …

Razer has unveiled the Raiju V3 Pro, a next‑generation wireless esports controller for PlayStation 5 that debuts with symmetrical TMR (Tension Magnetic Resistance) thumbsticks as its headline feature. Built for precision and consistency, the new thumbstick technology is designed to deliver anti‑drift performance and pixel‑perfect control, giving competitive players a …

Corsair has unveiled two new portable SSDs, headlined by the EX400U Survivor, which delivers sequential read speeds of up to 4,000MB/s and write speeds of up to 3,600MB/s. Built with a rugged IP55-rated housing, the drive is designed for creators who need both speed and durability while working on the …

Today, NVIDIA has announced new updates for Nvidia ACE and RTX in Unreal Engine. For starters, ACE now supports the open-source small language model, Qwen-B3, enabling developers to deploy AI-powered real-time NPCs on-device within games. On the RTX side, Nvidia has revealed RTX Mega Geometry to further enhance game worlds. …

Lian Li's power supply line-up expands this week with the new R8 550W, 650W and 750W models. All three are fully compliant with the new ATX 3.1 standard, so you can be sure that this PSU will be suitable both now and well into the future. The RB Series features …

MSI is looking to accelerate AI development with its new mini supercomputer, the MSI EdgeXpert. Available starting this week, the EdgeXpert bridges the gap between desktop performance and portability, with a small desktop system based on the Nvidia DGX Spark platform. At the heart of the MSI EdgeXpert is the …

Building on the success of the Celeris 1800 keyboard and the Thock V2 lineup, ENDORFY continues to update its line-up with new accessories. The Solum Voice S Alt Gray microphone and Viro Plus USB Alt Gray headphones are now launching. These peripherals had already released in Onyx White form, but …

Razer has launched its latest generation webcam today, the Razer Kiyo V2. Available in the full-fat version, or in a cheaper V2 X form, the new webcam promises 4K visuals with crisp clarity. The Razer Kiyo V2 is powered by a new STARVIS image sensor developed by Sony, so it …

It is no secret that AMD works closely with both Sony and Microsoft on future technologies for consoles. AMD and Sony recently revealed some of the big next generation features they are working on, some of which may end up debuting in the PlayStation 6. AMD and Sony shared a …

Amazon Prime Day has arrived and MSI has dished out some big discounts on a range of laptops for the UK sale, cutting prices by up to £900. Each discount is sold on a ‘while stocks last' basis, so certain deals may not be available for the entire duration of …

With Intel and Nvidia teaming up recently, many had wondered what AMD's next move might be to remain competitive in the rapidly growing AI space. Today, we got our answer, with AMD announcing a new deal with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. 

In what could be one of the most significant shifts in the semiconductor industry in decades, a new report claims that Intel is in early-stage negotiations to manufacture chips for its biggest and longest-standing rival, AMD.  For years, AMD's resurgence has been built on the back of TSMC's cutting-edge process …

There are some decent gaming headsets on the market but very few reach the bar required to be considered ‘audiophile-grade'. SteelSeries is looking to add one to that list with its new Arctis Nova Elite, the world's first Hi-Res wireless certified headphones for gaming. The Arctis Nova Elite is the …

Corsair is today launching its latest VOID V2 Max Wireless gaming headset. Designed for both PC and Xbox consoles, the headset comes with support for Dolby Atmos spatial audio right out of the box. The Void V2 Max Wireless features custom-tuned 50mm neodymium drivers, so you'll get plenty of volume …

In recent years, Thermaltake has been building up its Sim Racing portfolio. Today, they launch their latest cockpit, the GR300 Racing Simulator Cockpit, combining a durable steel frame with an adjustable PVC racing seat and customisable pedal mounts.  The GR300 is built with a reinforced aluminium profile and steel structure …

YoloLiv has been expanding its reach across the globe, serving livestreaming gear to over 170 countries around the world. This week, the company launched its new YoloCam S3, which aims to deliver true 4K clarity thanks to its 1/1.3” CMOS sensor.