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Components
In-depth & dependable advice on all critical hardware components that make a gaming device tick—GPU, CPU, RAM, cooling, storage, power supplies, and so on.
From Green Text to Ray Tracing: Where Did Graphics Card Come From?
Wondering how we went from chunky pixels to photorealistic gaming? Let’s trace the surprising history of graphics card evolution - the technical milestones, the market shakeups, and the real reasons your GPU looks the way it does today.
Are Graphics Cards Still Expensive? Here’s Why Your Dream GPU Costs More Than You Can Imagine
Why did graphics cards go up in price? There was a time when a high-end graphics card cost $300. Let’s find out exactly why your wallet is crying and whether there's any relief in sight for gamers.
Is Graphics Card Compatible With My PC? Your Complete GPU Compatibility Roadmap
Planning to drop over $500 for your dream graphics card? But have you considered graphics card and motherboard compatibility? I'll show you exactly how to check if your new GPU will play nice with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor – because compatibility nightmares are real.
GPU Nightmare? 4 Most Common Graphics Card Issues and How to Fix Them
From overheating graphics cards to driver crashes and dreaded black screens, let’s traverse the mysterious landscape of the most common graphics card problems that plague gamers and find out how to fix them.
Choosing the Right Graphics Card: What to Consider
Does graphics card brand matter? Is brand loyalty more important than performance? Let’s explore what actually matters when choosing a graphics card, from budget and VRAM capacity to plug-and-play compatibility, so you can make the right choice for your gaming setup.
What to Know When Upgrading Graphics Card: Avoid These Costly Errors
Planning to upgrade your GPU? Here's what to know when upgrading graphics card and avoid compatibility nightmares, and get maximum bang for your buck.
Desktops
Hobby, passion, or necessity—Whatever desktop PC gaming is for you, we have the knowledge to make it rightfully glorious.
Best Mini Gaming PCs in 2024: Top 4 Compact PCs for Every Budget
Top 4 compact, mini gaming PCs for all budgets. Whether you want solid 1080p with esports or 4K on AAA games, here are your best options.
Building a Mid-Range Gaming PC in 2024
A mid-range gaming PC can be had in $600-1000 if you cut some corners. Let’s see how you can build one too.
Free & Useful Apps to Diagnose Gaming PC Problems
Gaming PCs get into trouble more often than we’d like. Here’s a basic troubleshooting guide with plenty of excellent & reliable resources.
Gaming PC Buying Guide: Types, Price, Specs
Gaming PCs come in different shapes and sizes. They carry different hardware as well. If you’re new to all this, here’s a quick guide to follow.
Buying a Gaming PC for Your Kid? Here’s All You Need to Know!
Here's how you determine the perfect gaming PC specs for your kid's needs.
Gifting a Gaming PC to Someone? Read This First
Here's how to gift the perfect gaming PC - whether you're buying or custom-building one.
Video Games
The melting pot of games from all genres. True & to the point! Whether it’s the vast expanse of an open world or the bleeding edge of esports, we cover it.
Success in Game Streaming Comes from Building a Community
If you’re setting up your online stream, be it on Twitch or elsewhere, there’s a lot more to...
Nvidia GeForce NOW: Cloud Gaming Makes Gaming Hardware Obsolete?
Nvidia’s GeForce NOW is a cloud gaming service that you can use to run games on remote hardware while controlling it in real time. It can change gaming forever.
How to See Your Frames Per Second (FPS) in Game?
You can check your FPS using third-party tools as well as built-in Windows tools when you are gaming.
How to Turn Gaming into a Business
Four time-tested ways to turn a gaming passion into a paying business. Given you're willing to give it what it takes.
How to Choose the Right Video Game for Your Hardware
A guide to hardware and taste considerations to find the right genre.
How to Get Good in a MOBA (for Real)?
MOBAs can take years to master. Here are some tips to speed up that process if you commit.
Optimization
The world of software, drivers, OS, tools, third-party apps, etc. doesn’t need to overwhelm. We simplify so you can focus on your games and not what’s wrong.
What’s the Best FPS for Gaming in 2025
Wondering what FPS is best for gaming in 2025? Although 60 FPS is the gold standard, competitive players prefer 120 FPS, while 30 FPS is ideal for cinematic games. So what’s the best FPS for you?
Quickly & Easily Fix Coil Whine in Gaming Rig (DIY)
Ah, coil whine—the bane of many a PC gamer’s existence. You know the drill: you’re knee-deep in an...
How to ACTUALLY Fix Low FPS in Games [Tested]
A hands-on guide about tweaking various hardware and software settings to get rid of low FPS, FPS drops, and stutters.
What Does MSI Afterburner Do? Can It Improve Performance?
MSI Afterburner is an overclocking utility that can boost in-game FPS. It’s easy to use, but not without its caveats. Here’s a guide.
AMD Drivers: How to Install & Update
Your AMD graphics card needs the right drivers to offers its 100%. Here’s a complete guide to finding the official AMD drivers and installing them safely.
How to Identify GPU Artifacting?
Have you ever seen your game world dissolve into a trippy mess of colors and weird shapes or your screen flicker and freeze? Congrats, you’ve encountered GPU artifacting – your graphics card's visual tantrum.
Reviews
Good gamers deserve good games and excellent gaming hardware. That’s why our meticulous & finely calibrated reviews with actionable intelligence.
RTX 4070 Review: Please Don’t Buy
Let me save you the trouble: Do not buy the Nvidia RTX 4070. It doesn’t justify its cost. I’d not touch it with a 10-foot pole unless it was selling for half the price.
Intel 13th Gen Review: Something Powerful for Every Gamer
Welcome to a world of 5GHz, refined. Mainstream PC gamer or a high-end enthusiast, Intel’s 13th gen has something for everyone.
Razer Huntsman V2 TE Review: Stands the Test of Time
Looking for a top mechanical gaming keyboard on a budget? The Huntsman Tournament Edition is TKL with RGB, offering durability, design, and function.
Logitech G502 Hero Review: A Class Apart
TL;DR: The G502 Hero is the One Mouse to rule them all. Beefy, a little heavy, but totally gamer-friendly.
Asus TUF Gaming A15 Review: Solid & Reliable
Tough and powerful, the Gaming A15 is a military-grade laptop for mid-range gaming on a sleek, portable machine, ready for gaming and real-world durability.
PowerColor Hellhound RX 6600 Review: How Justified Exactly?
The wait of prices falling ends ... ?
Gear
Gamer’s guide to keyboards, mice, headsets, tables, chairs, lighting, speakers, ambiance, and so much more. Professional peripherals & equipment analyses.
Buying a Gaming Mouse: The Fast Guide
We already have a pretty in-depth guide on buying a gaming mouse that we have realized does not...
A Technical Guide to Gaming Mice
DPI, CPI, acceleration, polling rate, optical vs. laser, lift-off distance, and more – Here’s a technical guide to gaming mice.
How to Enjoy Gaming in 2023 as a Modern Gamer?
Comfort & sound could be more important than 20 more FPS!
How do I Improve my Gaming Ambiance?
More wholesome. More fulfilling. What does it take to make your gaming sessions better and motivating?
Top 6 White Gaming Chairs to Fall in Love With (2023)
The very best white gaming chairs considering the price, comfort, durability, and features.
Gaming Chairs Guide: Brands, Prices & Features to Know
Read this buying guide before you buy trash and wonder "What is this stinking piece of seat?"
Laptops
Appraising gaming laptop hardware and performance professionally so you can make better buying, technical, and care decisions about your laptops.
How to Avoid Overheating When Gaming on a Laptop
Save your games from thermal throttling and parts from damage with these tips that lower laptop temps when gaming.
Best Budget Gaming Laptop: Top Options Specs & Comparison
Solder a 3050 in an older chassis and move on?
MSI Gaming Laptops: The Best Options for all Budgets (2023)
The contender to heavy gaming lineups from Razer and Asus, and heavy workstation lineups from Dell and Lenovo. MSI gaming laptops might just be the wholesomest notebooks out there.
HP Pavilion Series: Good, Bad, or Ugly?
Old Pavilions are famously remembered to scream "Please don't play games on me for longer than 10 minutes." What about the new ones?
The Only 5 Ways to Improve Gaming Experience on a Laptop
How to game better on laptops, specially non-gaming ones? Here's how.
AMD 6000S: The new age of Laptop Gaming
AMD is seemingly heralding a new age of laptop gaming with their suspected "6000S" series of mobile GPUs - 6nm cards for laptops. Performance technicals remain sparse, but they might be coming soon with the Ryzen Rembrandt mobile APUs.
Consoles+
PlayStation, Xbox, handheld consoles, and gaming smartphones—As long as it can help a single gamer, we are willing to cover a topic!
PlayStation 5 vs. Gaming PC
How does the PS5 hold up against the gaming PC? Which one is better? And what to consider? Find all answers in this comprehensive guide.
ASUS ROG Ally: Relevant in 2024?
The ASUS ROG Ally is a handheld gaming device running Windows 11, competing with the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch in 2024.
How to Optimize Your Android Phone For Gaming
Gaming on an Android doesn't have to be a pain. Here are some tips to improve your gaming sessions.
Top Accessories Continue to Boost Smartphone Gaming’s Appeal
With a world moving toward the mobile, the accessories are certainly keeping up.
Xbox S/X vs. PS5 vs. Switch OLED vs. Steam Deck
Choosing a gaming console can be overwhelming due to each one's unique features and advantages, making the decision challenging.
The Best Gaming Phones of 2022
Between black sharks and red magic, what is the best gaming smartphone out there?
Monitors
Gaming displays and screens can be quite confusing. We decode the lingo and help you build a better understanding of monitors for gaming.
Frames Per Second (FPS) vs. Refresh Rate (Hz)
FPS vs. Hz: Understand how they affect your gaming experience. This guide explains the differences, importance, and ideal settings for gamers.
Read This Before Doing a Multi-Monitor Gaming Setup
Gamers willing to set up a two-monitor system need to keep a few things in mind, such as synchronizing the refresh rate, for the best experience.
OLED Gaming: Is it Worth the Hype?
Do current-gen OLEDs with their drawbacks do well by gaming standards to justify their 4-digit pricing?
4K Gaming Monitors: Best Options for a Budget Gaming Setup
Is four-kay okay for a budget PC? How much should I pay for those "almost 4,000" pixels?
Top 9 Gaming Monitors in the World: Best Reviews & Ratings
In the last few years, gaming monitors have become more popular than ever. As a result, the market...
Connection Options for a Multi-Screening Gaming Setup
VGA, HDMI, and DisplayPort: Connection options for a multi-screen gaming setup are three. Let's learn about them.