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Close to the Metal Ep. 49: Build your own gaming desktop, or let someone else do it?

On this week's Close to the Metal, we're breaking down the pros and cons to building your own gaming desktop, or buying one.
Podcasts Computing
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See Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds’ famous Erangel Island in 4K glory

This week, we're exploring Erangel Island, the setting of surprise hit Playerunknown's Battlegrounds, to snap some 4K screenshots.
Gaming Computing
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We’re taking our Car of the Year for a spin in Forza 6 live!

We didn't have $100k sitting around for the R8, so instead we'll be streaming our digital hands-on live from Forza Motorsport 6 at 4 PM PST.
Gaming Features
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Take a weekend flight over ‘Grand Theft Auto V’s’ Los Santos with these 4K screenshots

GTA V may have been on the market a few years, but our 4K GTA V screenshots show it still has a lot to offer in terms of visual fidelity.
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Watch us try out Rocket League’s Anniversary Update live at 4 p.m. PT

Two years on, the Rocket League Anniversary Update implements a new audio engine, new engine audio, and a lot more.
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Reader poll: How are you keeping your gaming PC cool?

We have some tricks when the weather heats up, but we'd really like to know how you keep your PC cool during the summer months.
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We’re over the moon for these 5K Overwatch screenshots

We went to the moon for these 5K Overwatch screenshots of Winston's previous home, thanks to the in-game screenshot utility.
Gaming Computing
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Close to the Metal Ep. 47: The Surface Laptop is in the building

On this week's Close to the Metal, we'll talk about why anyone would want to buy the Surface Laptop, and see what's up with Windows 10 S.
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Salivate over these beautiful screenshots of Destiny 2 running at 4K on a PC

We got a chance to play Destiny 2 on PC in beautiful 4K, and we have a gallery full of screenshots of us defending the tower to prove it.
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What PC game announcement from E3 2017 has you hyped?

Before we leave E3 in the dust, we wanted to check in and see what PC titles users are most excited for that were announced this year.
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Close to the Metal Ep. 46: A PC perspective on E3 2017

Before E3 2017 disappears into the rear view mirror, we'll break down our favorite games, biggest gripes, and even talk about the Xbox One X.
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‘Days Gone’ E3 2017 Preview

With a rich set of open-world tools, a massive variety of combat mechanics, and a rad motorcycle, Days Gone is more than just a zombie game.
Gaming Reviews
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The many bears of E3 2017, ranked

Whether they were dancing, defending their friends, or shambling through the forest, bears stood out at E3, and here are our favorites.
Gaming Guides
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‘Rocket League’ rolls onto the Nintendo Switch later this year

Nintendo was focused on Mario and Zelda at E3 2017, but made time for Psyonix to announce Rocket League for the Switch.
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Faith gets an origin story in EA’s upcoming Mirror’s Edge Catalyst

The first person free running title Mirror's Edge will get a prequel in early 2016 with Catalyst, telling the origin story of Faith.
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Frantic FPS ‘Lawbreakers’ finally has a release date and another beta round

We've heard a lot about Lawbreakers in the past few months, and now it's finally ready to make its debut, with an official release date.
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‘Destiny 2’ will hit PCs almost two months after it hits console

Activision quietly revealed today that PC gamers would have to wait almost a full two months from Destiny 2's console launch.
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Here’s everything Sony announced at its trailer-heavy E3 press conference

Sony kept the talking to an absolute minimum during its E3 press conference, instead choosing to show off an hour of uninterrupted trailers,
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Everything announced at Ubisoft’s surprising E3 2017 press conference

Ubisoft's 2017 E3 press conference was packed to the brim with exciting surprise announcements and new IPs.
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Ubisoft shows off ‘Far Cry 5’ gameplay at its E3 press conference

At the surprising E3 press conference, Ubisoft finally showed users gameplay video from Hope County, Montana, the home of Far Cry 5.
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Welcome to Bethesdaland! Here’s what’s new from Bethesda’s 2017 E3 press conference

Bethesda's E3 press conference was heavily influenced by existing projects, but that didn't stop the team from updating old favorites.
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Samsung's new 49-inch gaming monitor is wonderfully absurd

Monitor makers continue to impress us with big, beautiful, high-resolution panels, and Samsung's new CHG90 once again pushes the boundaries.
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Close to the Metal Ep. 46: How close is MacOS to Apple’s Core?

On this week's Close to the Metal, we're talking Apple's MacOS and iMac announcements from WWDC, and wonder whether the Mac has a future.
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HTC Vive Deluxe Audio Strap Review

HTC Vive owners have looked on with jealousy at the Oculus Rift’s built-in headphone, but no longer. HTC’s easy-to-use upgrade sets the bar high for comfort and usability.
Computing Reviews
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Close to the Metal Ep. 44: New 2-in-1s breach the surface, but are any winners?

New 2-in-1s are rolling out, including the long-awaited update to Microsoft's Surface Pro. Are any of these products ready for the spotlight?
Computing Podcasts
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Google’s new Chrome for virtual reality is much more than just a port

It might not surprise many people to find out Google is rolling out a version of Chrome built for VR, but the rich feature set may.
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Google’s new Visual Positioning System takes learning, navigation to new levels

Leveraging a slew of Google projects, the Visual Positioning System can help you navigate a store, or show kids a new way to learn.
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Close to the Metal Ep. 43: If you build it, will they come?

On this week's Close to the Metal we take a look back at Build and decide whether anything coming out of it is worth holding your breath for.
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Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB16: Our first take

Computer docks have never been terribly exciting. Despite a wealth of inputs and outputs, Dell’s TB16 doesn’t do much to spice up the category, particularly for those who use something other than a Dell laptop.
Computing Reviews
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Hands on: ‘Absolver’

With guns dominating every stage at E3 this year, we took some time to play a melee fighting game that specifically leaves them out.
Gaming Reviews
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Close to the Metal Ep. 42: Batten the hatches, your system is under siege

This week, we're talking recent turbulence in the cyber security landscape, and what you can do to protect yourself from bad actors.
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5 potent gaming rigs you can build for the price of a console

Consoles are inexpensive, but gaming PCs can deliver superior performance for just a few bucks more. Here are 5 budget PC gaming builds that can slay a PS4.
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How to conquer the world of Blizzard’s ‘Overwatch,’ even on a wimpy gaming PC

Overwatch is one of the most attractive games to come out of Blizzard for quite some time, but that means it's also one of the most challenging to run.
Gaming Guides
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Close to the Metal Ep. 41: Everything Microsoft, and our first reader poll

Microsoft continues to swell into new areas, with Windows 10 for Students and a new mid-range Surface Laptop. Is it a bold new direction?
Computing Podcasts

Acer Predator 21 X Review

Acer's massive Predator 21 X laptop is massive, incredible, and completely impractical. It's a concept computer come to life.
Computing Reviews
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Close to the Metal Ep. 40: The Optane Difference

Intel's Optane Memory will start arriving in systems this week, so on Close to the Metal, we'll let you know who it's a good fit for.
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Acer’s focus grows with a new smartwatch, VR headset, and 360 camera

This year's Acer event was full of announcements spanning several major product categories, with a few that pair up interesting features.
Computing News
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Close to the Metal Ep. 39: The RX 570 Live Review

Join us on this week's Close to the Metal as we breakdown performance and price on the new AMD Radeon RX 570.
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