Here's everything you need to know to scratch that nostalgic video game itch—and all you'll need is a recent low-end PC.

The much-awaited (and much-hyped) Mafia II boasts some amazing PhysX effects with Nvidia cards. But do you need them to really enjoy the game?

The new dongle will connect any DisplayPort monitor a single-link DVI port, and cost less than $30.

Beginning with the next generation, AMD's next line of video hardware will no longer carry ATI branding.

At stock speeds, Nvidia's GeForce GTX 460 offers outstanding performance for under $200—but it has surprising amounts of overclocking headroom.

Can't decide between Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.6, and Linux? Our answer: Install 'em all.

Obscenely expensive but also uniquely innovative, the Thermaltake-BMW Level 10 is a one-of-a-kind case that style-conscious builders will find worth its $800 asking price.

In response to new developments in the old vulnerability of insecure DLL loading Microsoft has released an advisory describing the problem, actions that may be taken by users, administrators and developers, actions they plan to take and a tool that administrators can use to mitigate vulnerable applications.

AMD's new Bulldozer and Bobcat cores, slated for release in 2011, utilize new designs to achieve improved performance at reduced power levels.

On Monday, Microsoft revealed new details of the system-on-a-chip (SOC) within the latest Xbox 360 with 250 Gbytes, with an emphasis on low-power operation.

If you're willing to spend some time and take a few risks, you can drastically increase the speed of your computer—for free. Here's a guide to everything you need to know about overclocking.

Toshiba's latest breakthroughs in bit-patterned media promise areal densities of up to 2.5 Tb per square inch—which could lead to 25TB 3.5-inch drives.

Thermaltake brings internal cooling out of the case with the Mobile Fan 12, designed for laptops and hands alike. But do you need this kind of desk fan?

A new multitouch and gesture stack will give the upcoming release of Ubuntu 10.10 ("Maverick Meerkat") support for advanced multitouch features.

A couple of innovative features help the Thermaltake Armor A60 stand out, but it won't be the perfect case for every builder.

The VisionTek Killer 2100 purports to squeeze every last ounce of juice out of your PC's network performance, though chances are it's probably already just fine.

San Francisco faces even more restrictions on wireless coverage if a new bill passes the city's Board of Supervisors.

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have published a paper describing techniques to recover key patterns, such as unlock codes, from smartphone touch screens.

These 30 apps for your iPhone will give it an astonishingly wide range of capabilities—and won't cost you a penny.

Intel's new six-core Westmere chip, the Core i7-970, offers a slight decrease in price and performance compared to the flagship high-end Core i7-980X.

Putting together a Linux-based media center PC still makes sense in 2010, even post–Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6. Here's why—and how to get started.

Logitech's 13-button G700 mouse specifically targets MMO gamers.

The latest chapter in one of PC gaming's greatest franchises, Civilization V introduces some sweeping changes—but is just as addictive as ever. Here's a first look.

3D is an exciting technology with lots of potential that still has yet to be realized—and a high price tag.

The Razer Moray+ Mobile Gaming Communicator and the Nox Audio Specialist are both gaming headsets, but offer very different features and audio experiences.

Monitor temperatures on five components and control up to five fans—without sacrificing a 5.25-inch drive bay—with NZXT's Sentry LXE.

The NZXT Phantom is a spacious and potentially stylish Extended ATX case with lots of storage and cooling possibilities.

The silicon-based optical data transfer technology could make transfer speeds of 50, 100, or 400 Gbps possible—and 1-Tbps speeds may not be far off.

Among other things, the new specification allows for easier porting between mobile and desktop computing platforms.

If you need a second or third computer but money is tight, you don't need to buy a full system. You can build a surprisingly speedy Linux PC that will excel at everyday tasks, and cost less than $200.

Accell's adapter is a useful (but expensive) way to split one DisplayPort output into three DVI connections.

Priced at about $75-$79, the GDDR5-based ATI Radeon HD 5550 is a (small) step up from the 5450, but far from the best you can do for the money.

PC gaming has matured in the nine months since Windows 7 debuted—and it's moved in a few surprising directions.

The XtremKey can withstand temperatures from -60 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, is watertight up to 100 meters, and can survive a five-meter drop.

With 19 programmable buttons, the WarMouse Meta may be a dream for some gamers, but it's potentially complex enough to give soft-core players nightmares.

The Ares fuses two ATI Radeon HD 5870 GPUs onto a single, dual-slot card.

The reports of component manufacturer NZXT's death have been greatly exaggerated as a result of a recent hack attack.

Here's why building a custom PC still makes sense, even in mid-2010.

A team at the MIT's Research Lab of Electronics has discovered a method of creating fibers that can detect and produce sound.

Nvidia delivers a real winner with its GTX 460 "Fermi" video card, surpassing the performance of AMD's nearest competitor.

You don't need an Android phone to run apps designed for the platform—with a few software downloads and a couple of tweaks, you can explore them on your PC.

AMD boosts the power of its sub-$80 video card line by adding an option for GDDR5 memory. But does it make a difference?

Here's how to optimize your Windows 7 rig for the best possible audio recording and plug-in performance.

Here's a comprehensive look at how the same PC can be best configured for maximum performance at six different price points.

We're now starting to see some very different approaches to servers, both with more specialized products based on GPUs, and with those based on low-end, rather than high-end, CPUs.

Coming up with a significantly new approach for generating colors in a projector isn't easy. Neither is coming up with a new approach for generating the light itself. With its Green Slim projectors, Casio has manage to do both at once.

SSDs can offer big speed improvements over hard drives—assuming you know what to do with them. Here's how to get the most bang for your storage buck.

The multimonitor version of Nvidia's Stereoscopic 3D technology results in some dazzling effects, but it's still not quite a game-changer—even in "the year of 3D."

The inventive $200 Antec DF-85 case is loaded with fans, room to work, and ways to hot-swap hard drives and SSDs.

On Tuesday night, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors gave final approval to a law which would require retailers to post the amount of electromagnetic radiation the phones produce.