Ben Stockton

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Ayaneo is making a new AMD-powered Nintendo DS style handheld with an OLED screen

2 weeks ago | pcgamesn.com | Ben Stockton

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases and other affiliate schemes. Learn more. It's official: there's a new Nintendo DS-style handheld gaming PC in town. The new Ayaneo Flip 1S DS, recently teased and now officially unveiled, won't do much to dodge those Nintendo comparisons, incorporating a two-screen display design, built-in keyboard, and game controls.
This new AMD Ryzen gaming CPU isn’t new at all, recycled from the Steam Deck

2 weeks ago | pcgamesn.com | Ben Stockton

A new set of AMD Ryzen gaming CPUs are coming for handheld gaming PCs, but the story behind them is a little strange. The new AMD Ryzen Z2 A will be very familiar for gamers, based on the same chip found in the Steam Deck. Meanwhile, the new AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme will sit at the other end of AMD's Z2 CPU lineup for handhelds and mobile devices, with AI features enabled on top. These two AMD chips are focusing on two very different types of handhelds.
This Frankenstein build turns an Nvidia GeForce card into a mini gaming PC

2 weeks ago | pcgamesn.com | Ben Stockton

Mini gaming PC owners have typically had a choice: downsize and lose their graphics card, use an eGPU enclosure, or keep their rig large enough to plug their GPU in directly. This bizarre build, however, turns that logic on its head, integrating an entire PC into the chassis of an Nvidia GeForce graphics card instead. The end result is a Frankenstein monster that, in the end, isn't really a GPU after all.
Save $100 on this superb Logitech wireless gaming keyboard, while you can

2 weeks ago | pcgamesn.com | Ben Stockton

If your keys are looking a little worn out, then this Logitech gaming keyboard could be the perfect answer. You can grab yourself the Logitech G915 Lightspeed TKL Wireless, now on sale for just $129.99, saving you a huge $100 on the list price for a keyboard from a well-known brand.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D reportedly won’t get cooked by ASRock motherboards any more

4 weeks ago | pcgamesn.com | Ben Stockton

It looks like ASRock has finally figured out why AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D gaming CPUs keep burning out on its motherboards. While the company hasn't made an official statement, ASRock engineers reportedly discussed the cause, off the record, at the Computex 2025 trade show last week, with the issue now reportedly fixed with a new set of BIOS updates.
New Intel gaming GPUs are in the works but launch could take months, says leak

4 weeks ago | pcgamesn.com | Ben Stockton

New Intel gaming GPUs weren't announced at Computex after all, but that doesn't mean that the chipmaker isn't hard at work. A new Linux driver update has just teased two previously unknown device IDs with Intel Battlemage codenames, suggesting that one could well be the recently teased Intel Arc B770 for gamers. Meanwhile, a new rumor suggests that, although the company is working on a new GPU, it won't be ready to launch until the end of the year.
This Steam Deck now has water cooling, thanks to this completely absurd DIY mod

1 month ago | pcgamesn.com | Ben Stockton

It's the inherent right of every serious tech modder to rip apart their expensive kit, no matter the consequences. One modder has taken that mantra to heart by taking their Steam Deck and adding a custom water-cooling loop to it, hacking away the Deck's back panel for access, and securing the whole setup to a desk. Is this a sensible way to keep your Steam Deck cool? For most gamers, probably not – it's already one of the best handheld options out there with adequate cooling for most use cases.
This tiny new Asus mini gaming PC still contains an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 GPU

1 month ago | pcgamesn.com | Ben Stockton

A new Asus ROG NUC mini gaming PC is on its way, with specs that might make it a little more affordable than its top-spec model. The Asus ROG NUC 15 Performance has just been unveiled by the company, featuring specs that include laptop Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 and RTX 5060 gaming GPUs, depending on the model, along with a 24-core Intel gaming CPU.
Save a huge $40 on this great Corsair wireless gaming headset, if you’re quick

1 month ago | pcgamesn.com | Ben Stockton

A new wireless headset can seriously improve how you experience your favorite games, so if you're due for an upgrade, then take a look at this Corsair gaming headset deal. The Corsair HS65 Wireless is on sale on Amazon right now for just $79.99, down from $119.99 at one of its lowest prices in a while, scoring you a huge $40 saving in the process.
This AMD Ryzen gaming PC is mind-blowingly small with an incredibly cheap price

1 month ago | pcgamesn.com | Ben Stockton

Mini gaming PCs just keep getting smaller and smaller, but this one liter AMD Ryzen powered gaming PC might be one of the smallest I've ever seen. The Thermalright Frozen Creator is a water-cooled mini PC that is a manufacturing marvel, with an open frame design that incorporates AIO water cooling and a built-in screen. The mini PC market is booming and we have chipmakers like AMD to thank for it.