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Monica J. White

Monica J. White

Computing Writer

Monica is a computing writer at Digital Trends, focusing on PC hardware. Since joining the team in 2021, Monica has written over 1,000 articles covering components, desktop PCs, laptops, and peripherals.

Her main area of interest is the graphics card market, including upcoming releases like Nvidia's RTX 50-series and AMD's RDNA 4. She loves digging into the latest leaks and speculating about specifications, pricing, and the future of GPU technology, such as DLSS 4. Monica also enjoys the challenge of breaking down complex concepts, and has written about things like chips made out of honey or parallel processing units that could make computers up to a hundred times faster.
 
Monica started her work in journalism almost 12 years ago. Although she has written about various topics, technology has always been at the forefront of her journalism career. Her work has appeared in publications such as SlashGear, WePC, Whop, Springboard, Tom's Hardware, Secure Data Recovery, and Pay.
 
Her love for tech started early, but her lifelong interest in gaming was first, with some largely unsuccessful attempts at playing Super Mario on the SNES when she was four. At 14, she already had a marked preference for PC gaming and managed to build her first desktop computer from scratch. Dozens of builds later, she's still a gamer and still loves the thrill when you put a PC together and power it on for the first time.

A UK native, Monica got her degree in English language and linguistics and then went on to get a master's in global media industries. She now lives in Poland, spending her free time either gaming until the early hours or hanging out with her dog.

OneXFly F1 Pro gamig handheld.

Ryzen AI nearly hits 60 fps in Black Myth: Wukong, but it’s not that simple

The AMD Ryzen AI HX 370 appeared in a new gaming handheld, averaging 60 fps in a demanding game -- but there are a few things to consider.
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Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger presents Intel's roadmap including Arrow Lake, Lunar Lake, and Panther Lake.

Intel CEO says that Lunar Lake was ‘a one-off’

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger talked about the company's upcoming products during its latest earnings call, revealing its plans for Panther Lake and Nova Lake.
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The Ryzen 7 7800X3D installed in a motherboard.

AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D may come with a price hike

The possible pricing for AMD's upcoming Ryzen 7 9800X3D was just revealed, and we're looking at a price hike -- but it could've been worse.
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AMD RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT graphics cards.

AMD RDNA 4: everything we know so far about the RX 8000 series

AMD's next-gen RDNA 4 graphics cards are coming soon, but they're still shrouded in mystery. Here's everything we know about RDNA 4.
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900x pins.

Here’s everything to consider when buying a CPU in 2024

Your CPU is at the center of your computer, handling the underlying math that makes your machine tick. In this guide, we show you how to choose a CPU.
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AMD CEO Lisa Su delivering AMD's CES 2023 keynote.

AMD CEO teases RDNA 4 release as gaming revenue drops by 69%

AMD CEO Lisa Su just put an end to all speculation about the release date of AMD's upcoming graphics cards, while also revealing more about their performance.
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AMD presenting its new Turin CPUs.

AMD may completely dominate CES 2025

AMD has a lot of new products up its sleeve, and they're all said to be making an appearance during CES 2025, including CPUs, GPUs, and APUs.
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A Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop on a coffee table.

Next-gen laptops may have a weird mix of components

Upcoming gaming laptops should feature a lot of updates, but it's possible that they won't be next-gen all across the board.
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RTX 3080 Ti in front of a window.

It’s finally time to stop buying Nvidia’s RTX 30-series GPUs

Even though Nvidia's RTX 30-series once held some of the best graphics cards, it's time to stop buying these GPUs once and for all.
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Apple's Craig Federighi speaking about macOS security at WWDC 2022.

Apple will pay up to $1M to anyone who hacks its AI cloud

Apple is challenging security researchers to try and hack its AI cloud, and there's a huge bounty up for grabs.
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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D held between fingertips.

New 9800X3D leak: ‘Strong generational boost in games’ is just 8%

AMD's estimates for the performance of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D were just leaked, and they might cause mixed feelings.
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RTX 4090.

Everything you need to know about buying a GPU in 2024

Picking the right graphics card is crucial if you want to make the most out of your PC. Our comprehensive guide will help you through that process.
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A render for an Intel Arrow Lake CPU.

Not this again: Intel Arrow Lake may have instability issues

We thought we'd seen the last of Intel instability issues with Raptor Lake, but Arrow Lake may have some problems of its own.
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The Intel logo on the Arc A770 graphics card.

Intel Arc Battlemage finally shows signs of life

Leaks about Intel's upcoming Arc Battlemage GPUs have been very scarce, but the graphics cards finally showed up in Intel's drivers.
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The Ryzen 7 7800X3D installed in a motherboard.

AMD confirms 9000X3D release date — but questions remain

AMD just announced the release date for the 9000X3D series, but there are still a few questions as retailers begin listing the new CPU.
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The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX graphics card.

If AMD lets Nvidia run rampant, we’re all in trouble

A healthy rivalry between AMD and Nvidia might be the only thing that protects Nvidia enthusiasts from disastrous prices.
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The RTX 4090 graphics card on a table alongside a set of cables held in hand.

Nvidia’s RTX 5090 may not be such a power-hungry beast after all

We've heard many outlandish predictions about the power draw of the RTX 5090, but a PSU maker says that it may not be as bad as expected.
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Samsung's new GDDR7 VRAM.

Future GPUs might have up to 48GB VRAM

Samsung has just unveiled its latest GDDR7 RAM for graphics cards, giving us a glimpse into what future GPUs might offer.
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RTX 4070 seen from the side.

Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs: everything we know so far

Nvidia's upcoming RTX 50-series graphics cards are undoubtedly going to rival some of the best GPUs based on what we know so far.
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Two RTX 4060 cards side by side

Bad news for AMD? Nvidia might fast-track the RTX 50-series

Nvidia might be shifting its strategy with the upcoming RTX 50 series, and that's good news for gamers, but perhaps not for AMD.
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The blue screen of death in Windows.

Windows 11 24H2 may crash your PC if you have a certain SSD

The highly anticipated Windows 11 24H2 update appears to be causing crashes in some PCs.
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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D sitting on a motherboard.

Leaked MSI presentation shows that Ryzen 9000X3D may fail to impress

According to new benchmarks, the Ryzen 9000X3D lineup may not be as impressive as some might have hoped.
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Intel's 14900K CPU socketed in a motherboard.

Intel’s new Core Ultra 9 285K may struggle against its predecessor

Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K is a next-generation processor, but just how much better is it than the Core i9-14900K? Let's find out.
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The Ryzen 7 7800X3D installed in a motherboard.

AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D may not give Intel any breathing room

More signs now point to the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D launching soon, and the possible announcement might arrive at the worst possible time for Intel.
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The RTX 4090 graphics card sitting on a table with a dark green background.

Nvidia might double down on its controversial pricing strategy

If you thought the RTX 40 series was expensive, wait until you see what Nvidia might be serving up with the 50 series graphics cards.
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The back of the Nvidia RTX 4080 Super graphics card.

Nvidia may give the RTX 5080 a sweet consolation prize

A new glimpse at the potential specs for the RTX 5080 tells us that it might have the RTX 5090 beat in one way, but there's still a huge gap between the two.
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A man playing games on the computer, wearing a headset.

How to use Nvidia ShadowPlay to record your gameplay

If you have an Nvidia graphics card and want to record gameplay or take instant replays, Nvidia Shadowplay is a great tool. Here's how to use Nvidia Shadowplay.
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Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

Microsoft Word may delete your files — here’s how to avoid it

A new bug in Microsoft Word is randomly deleting user files, but we know how to work around it.
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The RTX 3060 installed in a gaming PC.

How to update Nvidia drivers

Nvidia's Game Ready drivers are the most stable option for PC gamers. In this guide, we'll walk you through updating and uninstalling them.
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How to update AMD drivers to keep your PC running well

Updating your AMD GPU and chipset drivers is simple. Follow our step-by-step guide to get it done in no time.
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PNY RTX 4080 with the power connector attached.

These AMD and Nvidia release date updates are giving me whiplash

We just got even more news about the possible release dates for Nvidia's RTX 50-series and AMD's RDNA 4, and the back-and-forth never ends.
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Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Alienware AW2725QF.

PC gaming is more popular than ever — so why is it still so frustrating?

I'm a huge PC gamer. That doesn't mean that there aren't still things that annoy me. Game devs, take note.
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The Razer Blade 14 and 18 on a table.

Nvidia might finally fix its VRAM problem — but it will take time

Nvidia might be fixing one of the biggest problems with its graphics cards, but it's going to take some time.
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A hand holding the Ryzen 9 7950X in front of a green light.

The best budget CPUs you can buy in 2024

The processor is arguably the most important component in any desktop computer, so it's tricky to pick out. Check out our roundup of the best budget CPUs.
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