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What is the Best DDR5 RAM for a Gaming PC?
So, you’re considering future-proofing your gaming PC with DDR5 RAM. The options might be few today, but there are some bang-for-your-buck deals that you can use.
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100% Disk Usage: How to Actually Fix It?
100% disk usage has plagued Windows users for years, even with fast NVMe SSDs. There's no single solution, but here’s a guide to troubleshooting.
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Before You Buy a Used GPU: Checklist for Gamers
Thinking of buying a secondhand graphics card? Here’s how to make sure it’s in proper working condition before you pay.
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Nvidia vs. AMD vs. Intel: GPU Brand Pros & Cons for Dummies
Here’s a complete lowdown on the three major graphics card brands with general performance specs, pros, and cons.
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The Best Graphics Cards Under $400
We did the research into the current GPUs and found the best cards under $400 for you. One for every kind of build, game, and gamer.
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Is My GPU Dying? Signs That Precede a Faulty GPU
Faulty GPUs show many signs that gamers should pay attention to. Here are they in detail alongside steps to remedy the situation, if possible.
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Nvidia 30 Series vs. 40 Series: Are the New Cards Worth It? Who Benefits?
Conflicted between the newer 40 series and the older, time-tested 30 series? Let’s put your doubts to rest.
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Intel Arc Series: A New Player in the GPU Arena
With Intel properly joining the desktop GPU fray and being tested by thousands of gamers, do we really have better options now?
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M.2 vs. SATA vs. NVMe vs. PCIe 5.0: Gaming SSDs Explained
As a gamer, what kind of SSD storage should you go for? What do all these things mean?
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12VHPWR and ATX 3.0: Gamer’s Guide
A 12VHPWR cable can deliver 600W for high-end GPUs (and upcoming PCIe 5.0 ones). It's part of Intel's ATX 3.0 standard.