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An RTX 4090 in a laptop isn't really an RTX 4090, and anyway, it can't always beat an RTX 4080 mobile GPU. Which isn't really an RTX 4080, either... gaming laptops are confusing. — Seriously, what's the point in an RTX 4090 gaming laptop if a cheaper RTX 4080 can beat it? An RTX 4090 in a laptop isn't really an RTX 4090, and anyway, it can't always beat an RTX 4080 mobile GPU. Which isn't really an RTX 4080, either... gaming laptops are confusing.

Especially when sentience is not a binary construct, and we're the idiots over here failing the AI mirror test. — Giving AI rights 'would complicate things enormously' Especially when sentience is not a binary construct, and we're the idiots over here failing the AI mirror test.

How ChatGPT and its AI brethren are democratising programming. — You already speak fluent computer code according to Nvidia's CEO How ChatGPT and its AI brethren are democratising programming.

Latest News

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Nvidia predicts AI models one million times more powerful than ChatGPT within 10 years

By Jeremy Laird published 23 February 23

News "I expect to see AI factories all over the world," says CEO, Jensen Huang.

Roman ‘der8auer’ Hartung holding an Intel Xeon W9 3495X CPU

I make no apologies for the geeky pleasure I get watching a 56-core CPU just monster this benchmark

By Dave James published 23 February 23

News Come watch some $6,000 CPU benchmarking pr0n with me.

Nvidia RTX 40-series GPU vignette

Nvidia predicts explosive future for AI even as gaming graphics revenues plummet by 46%

By Jeremy Laird published 23 February 23

News Nvidia's overall revenues down by 21% but the company forsees an AI revolution.

Oculus Quest 2 with Elite Strap in front of window

Quest v50 update adds poking and prodding

By Hope Corrigan published 23 February 23

news New hand and gesture controls are coming to the Quest 2.

Wild Hearts weapons - a hunter with a hammer

Wild Hearts devs fix the hellish RX 7900 XTX 'disco lights' headache

By Katie Wickens published 22 February 23

news The new patch also undoes the 'unintentional' high-end CPU frame caps, along with fixes for a bunch of other issues.

Latest Hardware Buying guides

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Best cheap microphone for streaming and gaming

By Jorge Jimenez last updated 23 February 23

Budget Mouth Noises Sound your best and save some money with the best cheap microphones.

Budget Mouth Noises

Best PC cases

The best PC cases in 2023

By Dave James last updated 23 February 23

Best Case You'll want the best PC case if you're building your perfect gaming PC.

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The best audiophile headphones for gaming in 2023

By Dave James last updated 22 February 23

Audiophile Immerse yourself in your games with the best audiophile headphones for gaming.

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The best wireless gaming keyboard in 2023

By Jacob Ridley last updated 22 February 23

Freedom Cut the cord with the best wireless gaming keyboards.

Best external SSD for gaming on PC and next-gen consoles

Best external SSD for gaming on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X

By Jeremy Laird last updated 22 February 23

Easy up Bag one of the best USB Type-C SSDs for game storage on a PC or console.

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Latest Reviews

Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB Snow Mid Tower

Thermaltake Ceres 500 TG ARGB review

By Chris Szewczyk published 23 February 23

Solid An easy on the eye case that promises to keep the hottest 2023 gaming components cool.

Dell UltraSharp WB7022

Dell UltraSharp WB7022 review

By Jorge Jimenez published 22 February 23

4K A OK An expensive 4K webcam with incredible picture quality.

Asrock Phantom PG34WQ15R2B

ASRock Phantom PG34WQ15R2B review

By Jeremy Laird published 22 February 23

Radiant ASRock's 34-inch ultrawide 165Hz panel is an impressive first stab at an affrodable gaming monitor.

BenQ Mobiuz EX240N

BenQ Mobiuz EX240N review

By Jeremy Laird published 21 February 23

Radiant As case studies in false economies go, BenQ's cheaper 1080p gaming panel is a classic.

BenQ Mobiuz EX240

BenQ Mobiuz EX240 review

By Jeremy Laird published 21 February 23

Radiant Proof positive that good gaming hardware doesn't have to be painfully pricey.

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Latest Features

Jlab, HyperX, and Razer cheap microphones on a yellow background

Best cheap microphone for streaming and gaming

By Jorge Jimenez last updated 23 February 23

Budget Mouth Noises Sound your best and save some money with the best cheap microphones.

Budget Mouth Noises

Best PC cases

The best PC cases in 2023

By Dave James last updated 23 February 23

Best Case You'll want the best PC case if you're building your perfect gaming PC.

Diablo 4 cinematic screenshot

8 games most likely to melt your PC in 2023

By Tyler Colp published 22 February 23

🌡️ Someone grab the fire extinguisher.

Sennheiser and Beyerdynamic headpones on a green two-tone background

The best audiophile headphones for gaming in 2023

By Dave James last updated 22 February 23

Audiophile Immerse yourself in your games with the best audiophile headphones for gaming.

Two of the best wireless gaming keyboards side by side on grey

The best wireless gaming keyboard in 2023

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Freedom Cut the cord with the best wireless gaming keyboards.

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