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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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Buying a Used GTX 1080: Is It Still Relevant?
The GTX 1080 is a powerful but old classic card. Is it still relevant for modern gaming? If it plays your favorite games, why not? Let’s find out.
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Repasting GPU Thermal Paste: Gamer’s Guide
Repasting the GPU is a reliable way to lower temperatures and increase longevity. The older your GPU is, the more beneficial it will be. But it’s not for everyone.
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AMD RX 7000 vs. Nvidia RTX 40 Series: Head-to-Head Comparison
The latest product lines from Nvidia and AMD compared objectively in pricing, architecture, gaming performance, and rendering.
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Nvidia Working on Arm-Based Desktop Processors & More on RISC vs. CISC
Nvidia and AMD are likely launching Arm-based processors by 2025, and here's what RISC vs. CISC (Intel) truly means.
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Are PCIe Gen5 SSDs Worth It for Gamers? What to Expect?
Gen5 NVMe SSDs can use the higher bandwidth of a PCIe 5.0 motherboard. Who should buy them and what can a gamer expect in terms of improvements?
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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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RTX 40 Series: Absolutely Ridiculous or the New Normal?
Nvidia’s 40 series—Is it the new normal for temps, capability, and power usage?
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Choosing the Right PSU for the Power-Hungry RTX 4090
Nvidia created a high-end monster with transient spikes up to 1.3-1.4 times the advertised TDP, reaching 630W. How do you manage all this? By choosing the right PSU that’s up to
the task.