Valve has just released a new beta update for the Steam Deck that includes a handful of bug fixes and one seemingly low-key but actually quite profound change to the gaming handheld. A newly-designed Quick Settings menu adds descriptions for each of the settings that make it easier for users to understand what they're changing and so how best they can fine-tune the balance of image quality‚ performance‚ and battery life for their gaming handheld. The Steam Deck Beta Client Update: January 18th also includes a new version of its Chromium browser‚ fixes issues with SD cards being used as default storage locations‚ and several other minor tweaks to the best gaming handheld you can currently buy. Continue reading Valve just made the Steam Deck so much better with this update MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card‚ Best gaming PC‚ Best SSD for gaming

When is the Paralives release date? This upcoming life sim has been likened to The Sims‚ and it's easy to see why. With cute outfits‚ tons of items‚ an extensive character creator‚ build mode‚ and extra features we wish were in The Sims‚ there's a lot to look forward to. Paralives is an ambitious project‚ but we already know a fair bit about what's headed to this simulation game. What first started off as a Patreon project by a lone developer in 2019‚ has developed into a life sim game set to rival the genre. Though the studio does rely on community pledges to keep the game in development‚ the official website is great at keeping the community up to date with progress and what to expect next. Continue reading Paralives release date estimate and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best simulation games‚ Best sandbox games‚ Best indie games

How can you farm Palworld ore? There are many resources to gather in Palworld. Still‚ perhaps none are more important‚ or needed in abundance than Palworld Ore. Ore can be refined into ingots‚ which‚ as you move on from bows to fully automatic assault rifles‚ is a necessary ingredient. We’ve found what we think is the best spot to farm ore in Palworld‚ so you’ll never be short. For those still wondering whether they should dip a toe into the crafting game‚ check out Nat’s Palworld early access review; it should give you all the information you need. For those who are knee-deep in Palworld already‚ we have the complete Paldeck here‚ so you can complete your collection. Continue reading Palworld ore and the best place to farm it MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Palworld pals‚ Palworld review‚ Palworld system requirements

In this guide‚ we'll show you how to paint a PC case in your own chosen color using spray paints‚ which are both affordable and easy to use. We'll take you through the whole process of dismantling‚ masking‚ and then spray painting your PC case‚ as well as adding a protective layer of clear coat. Continue reading How to paint your PC case MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card‚ Best gaming PC‚ Best SSD for gaming

In this guide‚ we'll show you how to etch glass on your PC case. PC etching is the easiest and safest way to customize the glass panels on your PC case. Tempered glass will shatter if you mess around with it too much‚ and it does so by design‚ leaving you with few options when it comes to customizing glass side panels. Continue reading How to etch glass on your PC case MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card‚ Best gaming PC‚ Best SSD for gaming

In this guide‚ we'll show you how to paint a motherboard in your own choice of color. Your motherboard might sport RGB lighting‚ but that’s usually the only way you can customize it to add a splash of color. However‚ it’s easy to spice up your board further using spray paints. Continue reading How to paint a PC motherboard MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card‚ Best gaming PC‚ Best SSD for gaming

In this guide‚ we'll show you how to fix bent CPU pins‚ as well as how to fix bent motherboard socket pins if you have an LGA motherboard. Bent socket pins are one of the main reasons for motherboard returns‚ and if you mash a bunch of pins accidentally by dropping an object into the CPU socket‚ it’s usually game over. We can’t overstate their delicacy and the ease with which you can make silly mistakes here‚ so taking care when building your PC is essential. If the worst happens‚ though‚ and you end up with a wonky pin on your CPU or motherboard socket‚ then it's worth carefully trying to fix it before paying out for new components. Continue reading How to fix bent CPU pins MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review‚ Best gaming CPU‚ Radeon RX 7800 XT review

In this guide‚ we'll show you how to enable resizable BAR on your graphics card‚ which is a great way to improve your frame rate in many of today's PC games for free‚ including a lot of the Assassin's Creed games. How does it work? AMD and Nvidia GPUs have recently added the ability for the CPU to access your graphics card’s entire frame buffer‚ instead of smaller chunks of up to 256MB‚ and this headroom enables you to boost performance in some situations with compatible hardware and games. Continue reading How to enable resizable BAR on your graphics card MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review‚ Best gaming CPU‚ Radeon RX 7800 XT review

AMD has seemingly just inadvertently confirmed the existence of a CPU that’s rumored to give you more gaming power than a PlayStation 5 without needing a graphics card. In fact‚ in terms of core specs‚ you could think of this new CPU‚ codenamed AMD Strix Halo‚ as being an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and a Radeon RX 7600 in one single chip. Not only that‚ but the GPU maybe even more powerful than that. If this is true‚ then mini PCs that can genuinely handle the demands of PC gaming are on the cards‚ as are some killer gaming laptops. Continue reading New AMD CPU’s integrated graphics reportedly more powerful than PS5 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review‚ Best gaming CPU‚ Radeon RX 7800 XT review

Is The Witcher 3 Steam Deck compatible? It doesn't matter whether it's your first or fifth time venturing into The Continent‚ playing The Witcher 3 on the Steam Deck is a great way to enjoy this expansive RPG. Having released long before the Steam Deck was likely even a concept‚ one of the best PC games ever released has made quite a name for itself over the last decade. The Witcher 3 system requirements show us that with 32GB of storage space needed‚ it won't demand one of the best microSD cards for the Steam Deck to start your adventure. Continue reading Is The Witcher 3 Steam Deck compatible? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Witcher 3 mods‚ The Witcher 4 news‚ Witcher 3 system requirements