Windows 11’s latest platform work has delivered one of the rarest kinds of performance upgrades: a meaningful, no-cost uplift for gamers simply by installing an OS update. Microsoft’s 24H2 release (and the backported preview patch KB5041587) unlocks better AMD Ryzen behavior in many titles by...
The first hands-on benchmarks for the ROG Xbox Ally X suggest ASUS and Microsoft’s high-end handheld may have hit a rare sweet spot: substantial generational GPU gains, sensible power draw, and cooling that keeps temperatures well below what many larger devices produce under stress.
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I installed Windows 11 on my gaming PC, ran a battery of real‑world benchmarks, and found that — on the hardware I use — raw gaming averages stayed essentially unchanged from Windows 10, but percentile lows and stability showed notable variance that every serious gamer should understand before...
Eight of the world's most sophisticated artificial intelligence models are about to clash over chessboards, marking the debut of Google's Kaggle Game Arena—a groundbreaking fusion of gaming and rigorous benchmarking set to redefine the way AI performance is measured. With a fresh approach that...
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Running high-end games on a virtual machine might once have sounded ludicrous to even the most seasoned system tinkerers, but recent advances in virtualization, hardware, and optimized software tools are rewriting the rules for home lab enthusiasts and power users. For many, the transition from...
Compact desktop computing has evolved into a fiercely competitive segment, offering affordable, high-performance solutions for a wide swath of users—from remote workers and digital creators to casual and even competitive gamers. Nowhere is this trend more evident than in the latest crop of mini...
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The Lenovo Legion Go S, now equipped with SteamOS, marks a significant evolution in handheld gaming devices. This transition from Windows 11 to SteamOS has not only streamlined the user experience but also delivered notable performance enhancements, positioning the Legion Go S as a formidable...
Lenovo's Legion Go S has emerged as a formidable contender in the handheld gaming market, offering four distinct models that cater to diverse user preferences. These variants are distinguished by their operating systems—SteamOS and Windows 11—and the choice between AMD's Ryzen Z1 Extreme and...
The Belief Behind “Clean” Versus “Dirty” Windows 11 in Gaming: Does It Still Hold Up?
For years, PC gamers and power users have held to a simple maxim: a “clean” Windows installation runs faster and smoother than one that’s been cluttered with months, even years, of programs, games, and...
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When Valve launched the Steam Deck in early 2022, skepticism was rampant. PC gaming had, until then, been a world deeply rooted in desks, massive rigs, and the never-ending chase for ever-more powerful graphics cards. Yet, Valve’s handheld wasn’t just a curiosity—it quickly became the benchmark...
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In the rapidly evolving world of portable PC gaming, few developments have sparked as much debate—or excitement—among enthusiasts as the ascent of SteamOS over Microsoft’s once-unassailable Windows operating system. Recent benchmark studies performed on the Lenovo Legion Go S, a conspicuously...
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Recent benchmarks have revealed that SteamOS, Valve's Linux-based operating system, delivers superior gaming performance and battery efficiency compared to Windows 11 on Lenovo's Legion Go S handheld gaming device. This development marks a significant shift in the handheld gaming landscape...
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Recent performance benchmarks have revealed that SteamOS significantly outperforms Windows 11 on the Lenovo Legion Go S handheld gaming device. This development underscores the growing viability of Linux-based operating systems in the gaming industry, particularly for portable devices...
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At the heart of the current handheld gaming revolution lies an unexpected twist: SteamOS, a Linux-based operating system designed by Valve, is now outperforming Microsoft’s Windows 11 in head-to-head gaming benchmarks on portable devices. This shift not only upends a decade-old narrative but...
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The handheld gaming market is experiencing a disruption that few predicted even a year ago: Valve’s SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system that powers the Steam Deck, is now not only holding its own against Windows 11, but besting it in real-world gaming performance and efficiency. With...
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SteamOS is disrupting the gaming world, challenging long-held assumptions about the supremacy of Windows as the preferred PC gaming operating system, and recent benchmarks have ignited a fresh debate within the community. Independent testing conducted across multiple modern games has revealed a...
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Games on the PC have always been a battleground, not just for the latest graphics cards or processors, but also for the operating systems that run them. For decades, Microsoft Windows reigned unchallenged as the only serious option for gamers who wanted top-tier performance and compatibility...
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When Microsoft announced the hardware requirements for Windows 11, the move sparked immediate backlash among PC enthusiasts, especially those with hardware just a few years old that was still functioning flawlessly for everyday use and even gaming. One particularly contentious point was...
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For gamers who have invested in cutting-edge handheld hardware such as the ASUS ROG Ally, questions surrounding operating systems are more than a passing concern—they can fundamentally alter the experience. The ROG Ally, powered by a Ryzen Z1 processor and tailored for portable gaming, was...
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