Digital Foundry PC
FeatureThe making of Gears 5: how the Coalition hit 60fps - and improved visual quality
A deep dive tech interview with Digital Foundry.
FeatureSound Blaster AE-9 review: do you really need a sound card in 2019?
The case for high-end audio hardware.
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The best deal we've seen on a 2019 LG OLED.
Best FreeSync and 'G-Sync compatible' monitors for Nvidia graphics cards
Our pick of the best adaptive sync screens, covering a range of sizes and resolutions.
FeatureRadeon RDNA vs GCN: how much faster is AMD's next-gen architecture?
Performance rated teraflop for teraflop: what could it mean for PS5 and Scarlett?
Gears 5 PC feels like a spectacular preview of a Scarlett port
It's the best PC conversion we've seen in a long, long time.
The best gaming monitor 2019: Digital Foundry's favourites at every price point
Including 4K gaming monitors, 240Hz monitors and much more.
New G-Sync support makes LG's 2019 OLEDs the best TVs for gaming
But you'll need an RTX 20-series or GTX 16-series graphics card.
Digital Foundry: the best 2019 4K TVs for HDR gaming
Updated with the latest models as of September 2019.
FeatureThe new Cyberpunk 2077 video looks great - but the Gamescom demo was even better
Plus: our first look at the PC's ray tracing features.
Control PC: a vision for the future of real-time rendering?
How ray tracing radically transforms an already stunning game.
FeatureGamescom 2019: did ray tracing finally find its killer app?
Hands on with the new range of RTX-accelerated games.
FeatureHands on with Minecraft RTX - the most astonishing ray tracing demo yet?
DF delivers a guided tour of the stunning Gamescom demo.
Nvidia Gamescom driver adds ultra-low latency mode, integer scaling and more
Plus up to 23 per cent higher frame-rates in Apex, Forza and more.
Nvidia showcases stunning RTX upgrades for 10 key PC games
Our first look at ray tracing in Minecraft, Dying Light 2 and more.
FeatureThere's a PC Game Pass title that changes the graphics settings on Xbox too
Use the options menu to improve console frame-rate - or cripple it.
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X vs Core i9 9900K review
Ryzen shines?
FeatureAMD's X570 platform: is it worth upgrading to a new motherboard?
Plus: Why third-gen Ryzen might make sense on your older board.
Best gaming mouse 2019: Digital Foundry's picks for the best wired and wireless gaming mice
Updated August 2019 with the best mice for all budgets, game genres and hand sizes.
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Everything that's right - and wrong - with the new Doom console ports
The first two games need a lot of work - but Doom 3 is golden.
How Wolfenstein: Youngblood scales from top-end PC to Nintendo Switch
With PS4 and Xbox One in-between.
FeatureUltra-light 'honeycomb' mice are the next big thing in PC gaming gear
Arriving fashionably light.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super review: evolution, not revolution
More cores, more frequency and improved RAM - but just how much faster is it overall?
FeatureBlazing Chrome delivers the Contra spiritual sequel we've been waiting for
The run-and-gun magic is back.
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X review: can gaming performance compete with Intel?
Team Red's best value eight-core chip takes on the Core i7 9700K.
Best mechanical keyboard 2019: ten great gaming and typing options
Digital Foundry's expert picks for quiet, compact and full-fat gaming keyboards with all the trimmings.
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT benchmarks: trading blows with RTX 2060 Super
This upgraded 7nm GPU excels at 1440p and even stretches to 4K.
AMD Radeon RX 5700 benchmarks: comfortably better than RTX 2060
Team Red's cheapest 7nm GPU is a worthy performer at 1440p.
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Does Journey's PC port deliver the definitive experience?
How a timeless console classic benefits from cutting edge hardware.
AMD Radeon RX 5700/ RX 5700 XT review: head-to-head with Nvidia Super
Price vs performance champions?
AMD cuts Radeon 5700 series graphics card prices two days before launch
Team Red's reaction to Nvidia Super: "We embrace competition."
Revisiting Heavy Rain: Quantic Dream's PC debut tested
Here comes the rain again.
Red Faction Guerrilla on Switch is a portable joy, but docked play falls short
Plus: the Re-Mars-tered Edition revisited on PC, PS4 Pro and Xbox One X.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Super / RTX 2070 Super review: timely upgrades
Product refresh or preemptive strike?
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 benchmarks: chronic underperformer
Nvidia's smallest 16-series card tested against its closest rivals.
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AMD Radeon RX 5700/ 5700 XT revealed: full Navi specs and analysis
Team Red says they're faster than RTX 2060 and RTX 2070.
FeatureAMD pitches its new wave of Ryzen 3000 CPUs to gamers
All the multi-core advantages of prior Ryzens, but with gaming power comparable to Intel's best.
FeatureIn Theory: Is a Switch port of The Witcher 3 actually viable?
Rumours suggest it's happening, but if true, the technical challenges are immense.
Best PC controller 2019: the Digital Foundry buyer's guide to gamepads
The best first-party and third-party controllers tested.
Best graphics cards 2019: every major Nvidia and AMD GPU tested
The DF guide to the fastest and best value video cards on the market.
Jelly DealsRyzen 5 2600 CPU hits £122 ahead of AMD's 3000-series launch
It's a good deal on a competitive CPU, even after the 3600 is out.
Best gaming mouse pads 2019
Thick or thin, big or small, speed or control?
Best gaming keyboard 2019: Digital Foundry's picks
Leading mechanical and non-mechanical keyboards tested.
A Plague Tale: Innocence - a fascinating game powered by stunning tech
A bespoke engine from a smaller developer delivers triple-A level visuals.
FeatureCall of Duty: Modern Warfare's engine revamp promises a generational leap in fidelity
Hands on with Infinity Ward's most advanced technology yet.
Nvidia announces new G-Sync Compatible monitors, bringing count to 28
Plus details on an exciting portable display for esports gamers.
FeatureProject Athena detailed: Intel's ambitious push for laptop innovation
Here's the 2019 spec, plus info on Intel's unusual testing process.
FeatureIce Lake announced at Computex: Intel's 10nm 10th-gen CPUs
Sunny Cove cores, Iris Plus graphics, AI and better connectivity.
AMD unveils next-gen Ryzen 3000 processors and RX 5700 graphics card
Team Red's 3rd-gen Ryzen CPUs and Navi GPUs launch in July.
Report: AMD Navi announcement coming Monday, performance targets revealed
Vega replacements challenge RTX 2060/RTX 2070.
Rage 2 PC analysis: what does it take to run at 1080p60 and beyond
The hardware required to match and exceed PS4 Pro and Xbox One X.
Saints Row: The Third on Switch is a great idea that's poorly executed
Last-gen performance and input lag issues mar the experience.
RTX 2070 vs GTX 1080: Which should you buy?
Benchmark performance, value and feature comparison included.
RTX 2060 vs GTX 1070 and RTX 2060 vs GTX 1070 Ti: 1080p, 1440p and 4K benchmarks
Welcome to the new mid-range graphics showdown.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 benchmarks: faster than the GTX 1080
But DLSS support will make or break the product.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 benchmarks: faster than the GTX 1070
Plus it comes with DLSS, RTX and VRS support.
GTX 1660 Ti vs GTX 1060: Which is best for 1080p gaming?
The most popular GPU in the world challenges the Turing newcomer.
GTX 1660 Ti vs Vega 56: game benchmarks at 1080p, 1440p and 4K
The discounted mid-tier AMD GPU faces one of Nvidia's new additions.
GTX 1660 Ti vs GTX 1070: Which is best for 1080p and 1440p gaming?
Nvidia's new RTX-shy GPU tested against its closest competitor.
GTX 1660 Ti benchmarks: Digital Foundry's 1080p, 1440p and 4K results
Nvidia's first non-RTX Turing card tested.
GTX 1660 Ti vs RTX 2060: benchmark performance and feature comparison
Nvidia's two entry-level Turing cards tested.
GTX 1660 benchmarks: a strong 1080p performer
The new entry-level Turing card tested.
FeatureRay tracing now runs on older Nvidia GPUs - but how fast is it?
GTX vs RTX: can brute-force compute match hardware acceleration?
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Borderlands GOTY improves on the original, but consoles need more polish
All versions tested.
Assassin's Creed 3 Remastered delivers more than just a resolution boost
Visual and performance upgrades plus gameplay improvements.
New video shows the rise and fall of AMD, Intel and Nvidia graphics cards
15 years of GPU market share data compressed into a three minute vid.
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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is best played on PC
Hardware-friendly, locks to 60fps - and beyond.
The Division 2 delivers impressive tech and good performance on all systems
But bugs and pop-in issues need to be addressed.
Devil May Cry 5 PC's Denuvo DRM has a CPU hit
Capcom leaks unprotected code and it does run faster - but will you actually notice?
FeatureThe Metro Exodus ray tracing experience: can we run at 4K60 locked?
And can lower-end Nvidia RTX cards sustain 60fps at 1080p?
PSA: The USB-C port on Nvidia RTX graphics cards isn't just for VR
We connected SSDs, headphones and hubs to see what's possible.
Dirt Rally 2.0 on Xbox One X races ahead of the pack
Dynamic 4K vs 1080p on both PS4 consoles.
Is Anthem performance really improved in the final game?
And to what extent is the E3 2017 vision actually delivered?
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti review: the new 1080p champion?
No ray tracing, but great performance for the price.
FeatureTech Interview: Metro Exodus, ray tracing and the 4A Engine's open world upgrades
Tomorrow's technology today.
FeatureMetro Exodus: a vision for the future of graphics technology
Impressive on consoles, but PC is a genuine game-changer.
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Amazon UK's Daily Deal includes discounted mice, headsets, keyboards and racing wheels.
Apex Legends: the Titanfall 2 engine evolved?
PC and console versions under the microscope.
AMD Radeon 7 review: taking the fight to RTX 2080
Does 16GB of ultra-fast RAM beat cutting-edge ray tracing tech?
Anthem looks stunning but sub-par performance is concerning
Demo code tested on every platform.
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Ace Combat 7: a classic series evolves with stunning visuals
But why does PS4 Pro outperform Xbox One X?
FeatureNvidia FreeSync support tested - and it's a game-changer
It works well and the implications for display tech are profound.
Resident Evil 2 Remake takes Capcom's RE engine to the next level
Advanced effects push consoles harder - we take a look at every version.
FeatureBattlefield 5 vs RTX 2060 - can Nvidia's mainstream GPU deliver ray-traced visuals at 1080p60?
Tweaks are required, but the results are impressive.
AMD announces Radeon 7 graphics card with 16GB VRAM at CES 2019
Finally, Nvidia has competition at the high end.
The best peripherals unveiled at CES 2019: headsets, keyboards, mice and more
Update: new low-profile mechanical keyboards and more.
Best gaming laptops revealed at CES 2019: RTX graphics, 8th-gen CPUs and more
Update: including the first 240Hz laptops arriving this spring.
Best gaming monitors of CES 2019
Update: the first 240Hz 1440p monitor revealed.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060: Ray tracing comes to the mainstream
But just how powerful is the new mid-range contender?