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Behold, the $3,000 keyboard that is also actually a powerful AI PC I would hate to spill my coffee on
HP has unveiled the EliteBoard G2a, a new AI PC integrated into a keyboard, starting at $3,028. This device features up to 32 GB of RAM and an AMD Ryzen AI processor, with higher-end models costing over $4,000. The article expresses skepticism about the high price and the practicality of a keyboard-based PC, especially concerning potential spills.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: World of Warcraft: Forever
The latest issue of PC Gamer magazine features exclusive hands-on access to World of Warcraft: Forever, Blizzard's new evolution of classic WoW, and interviews with its developers, suggesting a new golden age for MMOs. The issue also includes previews of Total War: Warhammer 40,000 and other upcoming games, reviews of titles like The Blood of Dawnwalker, and features on PC hardware, game diaries, and industry discussions.
I've tested three affordable laptops in a row and I'd take this RTX 5050 one over the RTX 5060s
The Asus TUF Gaming A16 is a well-rounded and affordable gaming laptop, praised for its crisp 165Hz display, clean design, and impressive performance from its Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card and AMD Ryzen 7 processor. Despite a slightly high price point for its components, its integrated cooling and power delivery allow the RTX 5050 to perform exceptionally well, often outperforming higher-spec competitors like the MSI Katana 15 HX in benchmarks.
Save $560 on the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI: RTX 5080, 24-core Ultra 9, and a 250Hz Mini-LED for under $2,600
The Acer Predator Helios 18 AI gaming laptop is available for $2,539.99, a $560 discount, featuring an RTX 5080 with GDDR7 memory, a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, and an 18-inch 250Hz Mini-LED display. The laptop also includes Thunderbolt 5 and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, offering a high-end gaming experience with significant savings.
AMD announced the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor
AMD has officially announced the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor, the first to feature dual AMD 3D V-Cache technology. This new CPU boasts 16 Zen 5 cores and 208MB of total cache, promising 5-10% performance gains in creative workloads and large-scale builds compared to the previous generation. It is set to launch on April 22nd and supports the AM5 socket.
Intel's new Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is the best $199 processor I've tested
Intel's new Core Ultra 5 250K Plus processor offers exceptional value at $199, delivering performance comparable to higher-tier chips in gaming and content creation. While it consumes more power than its predecessor and sits on a dead-end platform, its strong performance-per-dollar makes it a compelling option for budget-conscious builders.
