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NVIDIA’s DLSS and AMD’s FSR are leading upscaling technologies designed to boost gaming performance without sacrificing visual quality. This article explores how each method works, their key differences, and what they offer gamers seeking higher frame rates and enhanced visuals.

The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Pro X3D Ice motherboard offers robust hardware and excellent cooling for AMD Ryzen systems. While its features are impressive, the X3D Turbo Mode 2, which incorporates AI, introduces significant complexity. Achieving optimal performance requires careful testing and adjustment of its settings, as performance can vary widely across different applications and games depending on the chosen profile.

At CES 2026, Phison unveiled new PCIe 5.0 controllers and its aiDAPTIV+ technology, designed to reduce DRAM requirements for LLM processing by utilizing SSD cache and integrated GPUs. The lineup includes the high-performance E28, the more affordable and power-efficient E37T for mainstream devices, and enterprise-grade Pascari X201 and D201 SSDs for AI, HPC, and cloud applications. The E37T is expected to make PCIe 5.0 more accessible.

At CES 2026, AMD introduced the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, a new gaming processor featuring Zen 5 architecture and 3D V-Cache technology. The company also announced several Ryzen AI 400 and PRO 400 Series processors, alongside the Ryzen AI Halo mini-PC, expanding its focus on AI-driven computing.

NVIDIA’s latest DLSS 4.5 technology, unveiled at CES 2026, introduces a 6X Multi Frame Generation mode, allowing for five generated frames for every one rendered. This advancement, coupled with Dynamic Multi Frame Generation, aims to deliver unprecedented smoothness and optimized performance in gaming, particularly for high-refresh-rate displays and path-traced titles.

Sandisk announced at CES 2026 a significant rebranding of its solid-state drive portfolio, replacing Western Digital branding with a new Optimus series. This change aims to simplify product selection for consumers and professionals, introducing Optimus, Optimus GX, and Optimus GX PRO tiers for various performance needs.

When building or upgrading a PC in 2025, the choice between Radeon and GeForce GPUs is more competitive than ever. This article compares NVIDIA’s RTX 50 Series and AMD’s Radeon RX 9000 Series, examining their performance, AI upscaling technologies like DLSS 4 and FSR 3.1, adaptive sync solutions (G-Sync vs FreeSync), and software ecosystems to help users make an informed decision for gaming and content creation.

The Turtle Beach Burst II Pro wireless gaming mouse, a successor to Roccat models, features 8,000 Hz polling, an Owl-Eye 30K optical sensor, and a physical DPI button. This high-quality mouse comes with a $139.99 price tag, aligning with similar high-performance options.

MSI’s Project Zero introduces a unique approach to PC building by relocating all major connectors to the rear of the motherboard. This design aims to create exceptionally clean builds with invisible cable management. The B850 GAMING PLUS WiFi PZ motherboard and MAG PANO 100R PZ case exemplify this concept, requiring a compatible chassis to fully utilize the hidden connections. Performance remains consistent with other B850 boards, as the rear-mounted connectors do not impact functionality.

Thermaltake has launched the MAGCurve 360 Ultra ARGB Sync AIO Liquid Cooler, a cooling solution designed for high-performance systems that integrates a prominent curved display. Available in Black and Snow, this cooler combines advanced screen technology, AI-driven customization, and a robust thermal design.