Latest articles by Ben Wilson
GOG expands its Preservation Program with F.E.A.R. and more
PC Gaming GOG.com restores missing content to Silent Hill 4: The Room and commits to keeping F.E.A.R. compatible on modern PCs.
Intel Arc driver update boosts FPS in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
PC Gaming Intel Arc "Game On" driver 32.0.101.6651 improves average framerates in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on B-Series "Battlemage" GPUs.
ARK: Aquatica game trailer is almost entirely AI-generated
Gaming A new trailer for "ARK: Aquatica" appears to have been almost entirely AI-generated, leading to a poor reception for the game.
Snapdragon X Elite drivers improve gaming, Helldivers 2 and Palworld supported
PC Gaming Windows 11 PCs with Snapdragon X Elite processors can access a new beta driver to improve app and gaming stability.
Intel XeSS 2 is here with an in-house answer to FSR and DLSS frame generation
PC Gaming XeSS-FG and XeSS-LL combine Frame Generation and Low Latency techniques to boost performance on various GPUs, not just Intel Arc.
I spoke with Intel in search of the "killer AI app" at MWC
AI PCs Talking with HP, Dell, and Lenovo, these leading PC brands shared their thoughts on the "AI PC" with me and what it might become.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D review: Ultimate bragging rights
Review AMD's latest Zen 5 desktop processor is the best of its kind, but is it worth it?
Best gaming chairs in 2025: The comfiest seats that supported our backs (and butts)
Chairs I've picked the best gaming and office chairs that Windows Central has tested for the gamers, remote workers, and even your children for every budget and need.
These pre-built PCs are ideal for playing Flight Simulator
PC Flight Simulator is the premier title for anyone who loves to fly, and having the right PC for the job can make all the difference. Here are my favorites.
NVIDIA's RTX 5070 Ti launch is another sham with a bogus MSRP
Hardware New GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPUs sold out in seconds and are again suffering a scalping issue with inflated prices above MSRP.
These two CPU coolers are my absolute favorites for custom PCs
Hardware CPU coolers are a necessity in custom-built desktop rigs, but choosing between the endless list of options is boring. Here are my two favorites.
Intel says PC gaming handhelds are its "number one priority"
Handhelds Intel touts "big plans" to increase its gaming handheld presence, but can its next-gen Arrow Lake and Panther Lake chips compete with AMD's Ryzen dominance?
Is the refreshed Zenbook Duo still the best dual-screen PC?
Review Refreshed for 2025, the Zenbook Duo remains an example of engineering expertise. But do Intel's new "Arrow Lake" chips make a difference?
NVIDIA RTX 5090 graphics cards are melting (again), but why?
PC Gaming Who's to blame for this recurring nightmare with NVIDIA's RTX 12VHPWR and 12V-2x6 GPU power cables?
The best webcams for streaming and working from home in 2025
Accessories Pick the best webcam for your Windows PC or laptop with my top-rated picks, perfect for streams and WFH.
I moved my workflow to a Windows 11 PC no bigger than a bagel
Mini PC A quiet Geekom mini PC proves a far cleaner solution for my busy desk than a docked laptop with a mess of trailing wires and adapters.
RTX 5080 and DLSS 4 MFG 4x in Cyberpunk 2077: 244% extra FPS
PC Gaming A $2,000 RTX 5090 delivers 60 FPS, but max-setting gaming is realistic with an RTX 5080 using DLSS 4 and Multi-Frame Generation.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 review: A new high-end for PC gamers
Review NVIDIA's redesigned RTX 5080 Founders Edition is the new king of the hill for PC gamers as the sensible enthusiast GPU if you can find it at its intended price.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 review: +25% MSRP for +30% gains
Review The RTX 5090 FE sees a bump of +25% MSRP for around +30% performance and a gorgeous GPU redesign, but even if you find one, does anyone really need it?
Windows 10 'doomsday clock' creeps as Valve's SteamOS looms
Windows 10 Windows 10's impending death, paired with lackluster UX efforts, means Microsoft could be threatened by a rising 'flavor' of Linux.
NVIDIA RTX 5090 vs. 4090 size comparison: Founders Editions
PC Gaming The new NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5090 FE GPU features the same shape as its RTX 4090 FE predecessor but measures just half its width.
