This video is edited in part from the first video in our upcoming Western Digital blackout modded build series coming later this week. In this video, James shows not only how to work out which screws ...

Alienware has announced the availability of its latest Area-51 and Aurora gaming laptops as part of its 30th anniversary lineup, introducing updated hardware, revised thermal designs, and a new visual ...

Those parts matter because they keep the machine balanced. You’re not just buying a big GPU and then living with tiny storage or borderline memory. Here’s the straight and narrow on the RTX 5080: it’s ...

At CES 2026, Alienware announced a complete refresh of its gaming laptop lineup. The company brought back the Area-51 name with 16-inch and 18-inch models and introduced the Alienware 16X Aurora, a ...

The big picture: Following multiple user complaints over several months, Gigabyte has finally discontinued the use of a controversial thermal compound that was reportedly leaking from its RTX 5000 and ...

One Redditor is on a quest to make his RTX 3080 completely fanless and passively cooled. His idea revolves around Monster Labo's silent PC case, which can cool down 450W of CPU+GPU heat. The project ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Thermal paste is a common PC accessory that improves heat transfer by filling tiny air gaps between a computer's circuit boards and ...

Hey, if you’ve been eyeing a new gaming laptop but haven’t pulled the trigger yet, the Alienware 16 Aurora just dropped to $1,049.99 on Amazon for Prime Day. That’s 25 percent off its usual price.

This article is part of Kotaku Deals, produced separately from the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. Building a gaming PC can be a rewarding experience.

Thinking about buying an RTX 3080 laptop in 2025? You’re not alone. With new graphics cards coming out every year, it’s tough to know if last generation’s hardware is still up to the task. The RTX ...