Best PC Speakers, Best CPUs, GPU Pricing Update

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech November 22 Best Of [The Best PC Speakers: From 2.1 to Surround & Studio Monitors](=.G-iD2fLDj8mR4Gni_K2_KHMKFhlNHan_Yi2-iH54YeY) A good set of speakers for your PC is essential when it comes to truly appreciating music, movies, and games. Here are some of the [best PC speakers](=.C9wUC8DDHrcpz-pm8l_HsCuhjSZCT9cOuBPe56WVNwA) you can buy right now. =.MFeIC1eiwzz87FcBk4Mr6O7LCwTYQFikC-6660ClDxg =.8KN0m9RjexfhQEhmI5lH_K_VyBNHj_OO6PLRAYEm0AY A good set of speakers for your PC is essential when it comes to truly appreciating music, movies, and games. Here are some of the [best PC speakers](=.aMXDr8b4Ri3F9tsiFibELtZnBtdrGJR0duzrCGwxc0M) you can buy right now. =.DckxCw0xLtlfz0R-ItqB8jyHl_7WL1SSNlgJnLDSYp0 GPU Pricing Update [A Rocky Launch: Gamers Are Not Buying Nvidia's RTX 4080](=.TBZacA5p2co_2lxisahQpPSyy-UKNSuMs-g1g3fYxMw) The launch of Nvidia's RTX 4080 has not gone well, with weak demand for the high-end GPU which is unusual. That said, it's been an interesting month for [the GPU market](=.FElxkfyt3FJa9010ACaSpU0d1sdo6DKgGDssykJm7oc) despite the slower movement. =.w3JfKhXA2P-FXIYru8M2LdlLIhZFKn8sgwSq8CJdFA4 =.3qOwh33Xldrc9rOiADekLblX-FBI4P6wyEkZ9FO-UwA The launch of Nvidia's RTX 4080 has not gone well, with weak demand for the high-end GPU which is unusual. That said, it's been an interesting month for [the GPU market](=.AFmTx_sHLM_2EiIXCbROor33032zwHkUTZPpQcfXhf8) despite the slower movement. =.uSNXyRjnp6J34Rb_tACCBtkJLL0_Hyw-KO84nnkBpaU Intel vs AMD [The Best CPUs: Productivity and Gaming](=.NVSIL-KosydwkyXFb6JP82Cl8o_VHk_R_0tz6-e9DvE) With readers constantly inquiring about [which CPU they should buy](=.TnLZqW5x6pmZzXJtBUHHcMw_5X-bnhxMGCuju-w2Hsk), and after all the extensive testing you're familiar with, the TechSpot CPU buying guide narrows things down to a handful of recommendations you can trust. =.UnED6KyYFp8z2Ao15cUy0-RP9Fv_yjrM6oiofsuKSjY =.GYLvtvLVZXXIyN2F--S8iB7EOAIPOt1FQZ0NiUdPAQA With readers constantly inquiring about [which CPU they should buy](=.qTTJzmjOPE73R4zcTZ08nrk6K3JZf_wmj2tqZ7Xp3-Q), and after all the extensive testing you're familiar with, the TechSpot CPU buying guide narrows things down to a handful of recommendations you can trust. =.UTj_MSGt-Kr3o437OgkRpvzJPsBZIjhvXlIXeELqp6U Gaming [There will be 3.2 billion gamers in 2022, but revenue is set to fall for first time in 15 years](=.fKAIioMgXrA_qxB-v9zM3i9GDxzQYrjtbYcUnmCxIh4) Newzoo's latest Global Games Market Report shows that the number of people playing games around the world is up 4.6% this year. That's especially impressive given how... =.x6Lx-luYibx8lWV87dCT8vdd-_mHH8wHGdoSea805bU Newzoo's latest Global Games Market Report shows that the number of people playing games around the world is up 4.6% this year. That's especially impressive given how... Culture [Software engineers and timekeepers rejoice as the world votes to end the leap second](=.vv-hIxC9qckWlGwDLfYDCpe2R-WJ89FoPULaGdEuvso) The atomic clock was introduced in 1967 as a precise measure of the passage of time. It uses the vibrations of radioactive atoms and is accurate up... =.gBr1cBJmHs3ymDi_nzvYRvoP-3WscbvlgEtqmeiy0dg The atomic clock was introduced in 1967 as a precise measure of the passage of time. It uses the vibrations of radioactive atoms and is accurate up... Tech Deals [Zen 4 CPU prices fall dramatically, Ryzen 9 7950X is now down to $554](=.yCzZaP6mqm6El0y8SF0lAJRrLiu1CrA5pdTanAtS5fw) Retailers have cut the prices on all Zen 4 CPUs this month. Europe and China saw prices fall by almost 30 percent for all models, while in... =.GvEiGo0i3bd5ckABtJlhmZLL4JGfXvCPjZqL5CISmL0 Retailers have cut the prices on all Zen 4 CPUs this month. Europe and China saw prices fall by almost 30 percent for all models, while in... Tech Deals [Microsoft Office deal is down to $29 for a lifetime license](=.DifVCTs3ykclRDkEnQJRnzJoFrfYfvm7COlNJnsavJk) Using your PC for work and play is great, but no matter if you're doing basic tasks or managing a business, sooner or later you will need... =.D-o3ie7-EAUoxMd6de2zGMa6n9CgahrPiTuT8zKJDP8 Using your PC for work and play is great, but no matter if you're doing basic tasks or managing a business, sooner or later you will need... Gaming Gear [LG shows off first 1440p 240Hz OLED monitor, it costs $999](=.-jKBCg7JjVkNBlkSUackpAufqTYk3ExXiyIvBCM0RE0) LG rather quietly announced its first OLED gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate at the beginning of the weekend by adding it to its site. But... =.eXX4chEspdemdEveP1aWSlcCwg_dz1aiKhtxF5r5c4g LG rather quietly announced its first OLED gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate at the beginning of the weekend by adding it to its site. But... Opinion [Home Depot for DIY Chips: What's the going trend?](=.seyhJWEmTcgg_ggTO7yyGQBQJYijMezj50n0BNtO3UY) Designing a chip is a complex process. First comes laying out the chip, making sure the design works, then preparing all the files required for the foundry,... =.ZJjg5sNyA7KFgxL8X8yz9wTS-phFhD4mDDkz6mV7cCI Designing a chip is a complex process. First comes laying out the chip, making sure the design works, then preparing all the files required for the foundry,... Arc [Intel boosts Arc performance with new drivers, unveils XeSS plugin for the Unreal Engine](=.R7p5WdY2MxEVBTpF_SBxG2N_ISiXy8q1hOwP7UY4GWM) Intel has been working with developers to manually add XeSS to a fair few games (Intel has a mostly complete list here). It sounds like a fairly... =.DBl8AkuW8D62lpBOmLbNcHZRXbGsguzA7VF_qDqfT9E Intel has been working with developers to manually add XeSS to a fair few games (Intel has a mostly complete list here). It sounds like a fairly... TikTok [Senators join calls for US TikTok ban as Biden administration considers deal](=.qZZAnIO5F31wcL18xtfenlpJdHF6pJedy-5WApQppCA) Senate Intelligence Committee chair Mark Warner warned of the dangers posed by TikTok, which has over 138 million active users in the US, calling it an "enormous... =.oRvsRdgdDRgABKy5hCYVKZz06YWrtT3UUgOMOcT_LVw Senate Intelligence Committee chair Mark Warner warned of the dangers posed by TikTok, which has over 138 million active users in the US, calling it an "enormous... Hardware [AMD's latest RDNA 3 presentation appears to have removed a slide comparing RTX 4090 performance](=.Qshh2o3HKNJsKca722sgUM4PG8QLXHmwOovveH54_LQ) AMD's recent RDNA 3 announcement was met with a healthy mixture of both excitement and skepticism by fans and critics. While many lauded AMD for their innovations... =.jaq0MRLe_xZVf1mAO5o16hk2-V32ZfOtPrWL7DddLko AMD's recent RDNA 3 announcement was met with a healthy mixture of both excitement and skepticism by fans and critics. While many lauded AMD for their innovations... Software [Windows 8.1 extended support is ending soon](=.gT8O96gtYmNnRe_U1sbQjf7_cbzBC7Ky-MaX8_qhwC8) Windows 8.1 launched in late 2013 – just one year after Microsoft unleashed Windows 8 – in an attempt to rectify some of the early issues with... =.B7g9Ahr4ZPso2OsmeS4gQ6Ar5x7VuvGxKJJSRvXFh60 Windows 8.1 launched in late 2013 – just one year after Microsoft unleashed Windows 8 – in an attempt to rectify some of the early issues with... 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