personal computers
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Asus’ Steam Deck Competitor Just Got An Excellent Upgrade
1For the last couple of years, PC gaming has sought to escape the rigid confines of its electric-outlet bound, RGB-coated monolithic towers with fast framerates at massive resolutions for something a little more modest and portable. In 2023, PC maker Asus shipped its portable gaming PC, the ROG Ally, to compete with Valve’s popular Steam…
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You Can Easily Justify This Handheld Gaming PC By Pretending You’ll Do Actual Work On It
Having trouble justifying the Steam Deck’s $US400 (not even available in Australia) price tag after dropping $AU469 on the Nintendo Switch, $US219 (converted to around $304) on the Analogue Pocket, and $US179 (around $248) on the Playdate? There’s a lot of excellent handheld gaming systems on the market today, but the new GPD Win Max…
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Watch A Determined Modder Upgrade The Classic Hot Wheels PC Into A Gaming Beast
Building a modern gaming PC inside a tower dating back to 1999 sounds like the worst approach a gamer could take — unless that tower happens to be from the iconic Hot Wheels-themed PC released back in 1999 and emblazoned with flame graphics on the sides. How could you not bring this beast back from…
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The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 Packs A Powerful Gaming Machine In The Body Of A Surface Pro Clone
ASUS is on a quest to make the ideal gaming system — one that serves as an ultra-portable device when you’re travelling and a powerful gaming rig when you’re at home. The company’s latest attempt builds upon last year’s ROG Flow X13, a compact 13-inch convertible laptop with the ability to connect to an optional…