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Best SSD of 2025: PC Gamer Hardware Awards Nominees
Three drives across internal and external form factors highlight speed, value, and portability as the year closes.
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Drops to $318, Brings Compact 8GB GDDR7 Power to Budget Builds
SFF-Ready RTX 5060 Ti targets small form factor rigs with strong 1080p/1440p performance and efficient cooling
Best gaming laptop of 2025: Nominees announced for PC Gamer Hardware Awards
MSI Vector 16 HX AI and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i lead a three‑way race, with a third RTX 50‑series notebook completing the lineup; winner revealed on New Year’s Eve.
8BitDo Ultimate 2C: A Purple Budget Controller That Won a PCG Hardware Editor’s Heart
A compact, affordable gamepad with Hall-effect sensors and a vivid lilac finish stands out among pricier Pro controllers, according to PCG's hardware editor.
Best Gaming Keyboard of 2025: PC Gamer Names Three Nominees Ahead of New Year’s Eve Winner
Gamakay x NaughShark NS68, NuPhy Air60 HE, and Lofree Flow 2 lead a year of value, comfort, and gaming-ready features as the winner is slated for New Year’s Eve.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 Hits $180 in Limited-Time Sale Across PC, PlayStation, Xbox
Updated wireless headset returns with longer battery life, Arctis Companion App, and cross‑platform compatibility.
The softest leap in PC gaming hardware: QcK Performance leads 2025 peripherals
In a year when GPU cycles lag, a mainstream mouse pad delivers meaningful tactile gains for competitive FPS play, backed by a capable Corsair mouse.
The best gaming mouse of 2025: PC Gamer Hardware Awards shortlist
Three finalists will be revealed on New Year’s Eve as 2025’s mouse market demonstrates breadth from MMO contenders to budget standouts.
PC Gamer Hardware Awards 2025 wildcards reveal surprising lineup
Three wildcard nominations, including a TP-Link Deco BE68 BE14000, hint at broader hardware coverage; winners due New Year’s Eve