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I toured the Alienware Training Facility to see what it takes to support esport teams; from high-end gear to a private chef
By Scott Younker Published
Tom’s Guide visited the Team Liquid Alienware Training Facility in Los Angeles to see what it takes to run an esports team, from the equipment to the food and everything in between.

I just tested the HP Omen Max 45L and it's a seriously powerful gaming PC — but it'll crush your wallet
By Tony Polanco Published
RecommendedThe HP Omen Max 45L impresses with its imposing design and powerful gaming performance. Though expensive, it delivers a no-compromise gaming experience.

The best gaming PCs of 2026: Powerful, prebuilt and fully tested
By Darragh Murphy Last updated
The best gaming PCs for every budget are here, including console-sized PCs and high-end rigs to play the latest games at max settings.

Steam Machine is too expensive, so I’m telling my friends to just buy one of these gaming PCs instead (and install SteamOS on them)
By Jason England Published
Valve officially priced the Steam Machine at an eye-watering $1,049. As a budget tester, here are 5 Prime Day gaming PC deals that offer better performance for less.

I tried the new ROG NUC 16 and Asus’ upgraded mini gaming PC is complete overkill — but in the best way possible
By Anthony Spadafora Published
The new Asus ROG NUC 16 is an incredibly powerful and feature-packed mini gaming PC but the price tag still stings.

Steam Machine leak suggests 4 different models — and a queue system to stop scalpers
By Tony Polanco Published
Valve is reportedly prepping 4 Steam Machine models, along with a reservation queue to curb scalpers and bots, but there's no news on pricing.

I test gaming PCs for a living — this $400-off deal feels like getting away with something
By Jason England Last updated
RAMageddon be damned!

I tested the iBuyPower RDY Element 9 Pro R07, and it’s the sweet spot pre-built for PC gaming enthusiasts
By Jason England Published
Editor's ChoiceA RAMageddon-busting pre-built

Skip the RGB Tax: boring is better value for money if you want a gaming PC
By Jason England Published
As gaming desktops get more expensive, I'm on the hunt for ways to save yourself some more money. One tip is very clear: go boring.

It is now cheaper to buy a pre-built gaming PC than building one yourself — this RAM price crisis is only going to get worse from here
By Jason England Published
Pre-built gaming PCs are now cheaper than buying the parts, and the RAM price crisis is only going to make things worse. Here's what I found out in my investigation.
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