Amazon has just slashed the price of a popular AMD gaming CPU, and it could make upgrading your rig a whole lot cheaper. With a huge 33% discount now on offer, you could purchase an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X for just $434, down from $649, scoring you a 16-core powerhouse with $215 left spare. This AMD processor was the company’s flagship until it was recently dethroned by the 9950X3D, a variant with the game-changing 3D V-cache tech that you’ll see in the best gaming CPUs from AMD right now, including the 9800X3D. While it lacks the extra bite of its X3D variant, the 9950X is still a fantastic option for gamers who need a good all-around powerhouse AMD CPU for their machine. Continue reading This popular AMD Ryzen gaming CPU is on sale right now with a huge $215 discount MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT review

In case you missed it amid all of the other Microsoft news last week, one of 2024's hottest games, Helldivers 2, will be deployed on Xbox this August. This makes it the first ever Sony-published game to be released on Microsoft's flagship console, with reviews riding high after the huge Heart of Democracy update saw Steam numbers skyrocket. But there's a caveat. Continue reading Helldivers 2 dev says there are "no plans" for shooter to come to Game Pass MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Helldivers 2 weapons, Helldivers 2 stratagems, Helldivers 2 system requirements

What are the best controller games on PC? Here at PCGamesN, we love our mouse and keyboard as much as the next PC gamer, but even we have to admit that they’re not always the optimal input. The proliferation of console ports and action soulslikes has us reaching for our controllers with more regularity than ever before. Whether you're weaving through enemy fire in a bullet-hell platform game or enjoying the precise tactility of a racing game, a controller is essential for the best experience in videogames across a variety of genres. From triple-A giants to indie gems, we’ve rounded up the best controller games on PC that feel great in your hands – literally. Don’t forget to pick up one of the best PC controllers while you’re at it. Continue reading Best controller games on PC 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, Elden Ring weapons

What makes an FPS game feel original? In the original Half-Life, it's the combination of combat and puzzles and the subtle attention paid to story, both newisms in 1998. Doom Eternal's lightning pace and myriad weapons make it feel like a brutal ballet, while Far Cry 2 stands out for its sheer nastiness. Atomic Heart is uniquely weird. An unprecedented mix of sci-fi and surrealism, with Atomic Heart 2 on the way, the original game has just dropped to its lowest price ever. Continue reading With Atomic Heart 2 on the way, you can get the first game cheaper than ever MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Atomic Heart review, Best Atomic Heart weapons, Best FPS games

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