The anticipated sequel to Guild Wars is here, and we’re putting this MMO through its paces to let you know what hardware you’ll need in order to play it at its highest details. We also explore which processor architectures work best with Guild Wars 2.
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Will Oculus Rift Be Next iPhone-Like Revolution?
Valve talks about what needs to be done to jump-start virtual reality like the iPhone did with the smartphone sector.
System Builder Marathon, August 2012: Alternative $2000 Gaming PC
Starved by the limits of our System Builder Marathon benchmark suite, Thomas decides to explore what happens when he really uncorks the graphics system. A helping of 5760×1080 across three monitors is being added to the complete four-course test set.
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Roccat Intros Sense Chrome Mousepad; Dates Lua Mouse
Roccat is releasing the PC-gaming focused Lua Mouse and Sense Chrome Blue mousepad in mid-September.
Logitech Launches Fully Water-Washable Keyboard K310
Yes, you can wash this keyboard without causing damage. It can even be submerged in up to 11 inches of water — just don’t include the USB plug.
Rumor: PlayStation 4 Will Support 4K Resolution
The PlayStation 4 will reportedly support 4K Resolution playback to push consumers into purchasing Sony’s compatible 4K HDTVs — much like the PS3 did with Blu-ray.
System Builder Marathon, August 2012: System Value Compared
Paul, Don, and Thomas each took a stab at building the best value-oriented performance machine within their budget limits (some more successfully than others). Which of these machines will stand out for delivering the most bang for your enthusiast buck…
LG’s Monster 84-inch UD 3D TV Arrives in September
For the price, you can purchase a decent car with built-in Internet connectivity.
Synaptics’ ThinTouch Keyboard Will Enable Better Laptops
This next generation keyboard technology is thinner and capacitive touch-sensitive.
System Builder Marathon, August 2012: $2000 Performance PC
We took our highest-priced build back to the drawing board to focus on features, rather than price. Can I compete with the less expensive configurations without spending all of my time worrying about benchmark results? Tomorrow’s analysis will be telli…