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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.
32-bit vs. 64-bit: How Does it Affect Gaming Performance?
There are two types of architectures: 32-bit and 64-bit. Though most PCs are now 64-bit, you might still have a 32-bit one. Here’s what to know for gaming.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Desktops
Hobby, passion, or necessity—Whatever desktop PC gaming is for you, we have the knowledge to make it rightfully glorious.
Upgrading Your Gaming Setup: When & How to Give Your Gaming Hardware a Boost?
Check if it's time for an upgrade & follow the advice on accomplishing a budget-constrained gaming PC overhaul.
How to Choose the Right Gaming Equipment for Your Needs
Gear, peripheral, and hardware selection makes all the difference in a gaming PC. Here’s how to do it wisely.
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.
PCIe Gen 5.0: What, When, and How?
Here’s all you need to know about PCIe Gen 5. SSDs, GPUs, PSUs, and processors: What does this new era mean?
7 Tips to Improve Your Gaming PC’s Performance for Free
Here are 7 tips to increase your existing gaming PC's performance without shelling a buck. Doesn't include what you already know well.
How to Build a Gaming PC: Short Step-by-Step Guide
People crave speed. In this guide, we aim to cover building a gaming PC in 1200 words, roughly 6 minutes of reading. Ready, set, go!
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.
AI in Games: Scary or Natural?
AI NPCs and image-to-3D tools, is game development changing forever?
7 Technologies Used in Making RPGs
Here are the top seven technologies used in creating our beloved RPGs.
Microtransactions in Gaming—How an Industry was Made
Where pixels and pocket change collide.
4 of the Biggest Gamer Problems
Blue screens are going to be the least of your problems compared to lag or data theft. Here's how to game better.
Racing PC Games: From Retro Classics to Modern Wonders!
Arcade, retro, and modern: The racing genre offers everything in PC gaming. Here are the favorites!
Stepping up Your Minecraft: Strategies for LifeSteal Servers
Those hearts won't protect themselves! Minecraft LifeSteal servers are a wholly different game and need some strategies to get the most fun. And here they are!
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.
Troubleshoot Game Performance & FPS Issues
Nobody likes it when games refuse to perform and the FPS drops. Here’s some basic troubleshooting that should set you on the right path!spes
How to Boost FPS & Optimize PC for Gaming
FPS is a measure of how many frames can your PC render per second. The higher it is, the smoother your game. Here’s how to improve your gaming PC’s FPS.
13 Tips to Optimize SSD for Gaming
SSD is responsible for the game and map loading times. Here’s how to best optimize it for a faster experience.
Best Accessories to Improve a Gaming PC Desk
Gadgets, accessories, and some peripherals can make all the difference in the world. Here’s how to beautify your gaming area.
4 Tested Ways to Improve Gaming FPS
Here are four ways you can squeeze more FPS out of your current gaming PC or hardware.
Guide to Reinstalling Graphics Card Drivers
If you’re reinstalling a graphics card or installing a new one, this guide has all you need to know to update the drivers in a step-by-step manner.
Reviews
Good gamers deserve good games and excellent gaming hardware. That’s why our meticulous & finely calibrated reviews with actionable intelligence.
Roccat Kone AIMO Review: Big & Flashy, but Reliable or Not?
If you like the way it looks and don’t need extremely low latency, extremely high DPI, high portability, or extremely smooth glide, this is a decent mouse for all types of gaming.
Logitech G305 Lightspeed Review: The Best Simple Mouse
The perfect gaming mouse if you’re after a sleek-looking one or if on a budget.
Arris Surfboard Thruster Review: Improves WiFi for Gaming
The Two Towers with the One 6GHz Band connecting them. Better gaming? In some cases, sure.
INNOCN 44C1G Review: Super-Ultrawide 1080p Gaming, for Whom?
The INNOCN 44C1G is a 43.8” UW PC monitor that supports 2 inputs at 60 Hz and a full 3840 pixels wide display that’s not curved at 120 Hz with a 2ms response rate. It also has FreeSync Premium. In this review, we’ll find out how suitable is it for gaming and other things.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Review: GOAT, for Now
There is no gaming headset that’s the best for every gamer as looks are subjective and priorities are different (for example, sound quality vs. budget). But if you were to find the top 5 headphones in the whole world since the beginning of serious PC gaming, then this headset will come in that list.
Skytech Shiva Review: A Good Premium Deal?
Is saving the trouble of building & troubleshooting a custom gaming PC worth $500-700? Let's find out.
Gear
Gamer’s guide to keyboards, mice, headsets, tables, chairs, lighting, speakers, ambiance, and so much more. Professional peripherals & equipment analyses.
SecretLab Gaming Chairs: Guide for First-Time Buyers
What's the secret to those wondrous curves?
Setting up Your Gaming Room: The Game den for Pro Gamers
It's a cave. It's a den. It's a room.
Gaming Desk & Chair Buying Guide: Gaming Setup Tips
Chair: Shouldn't break when you sit with your foot on the table for 12 hours straight. Desk: Shouldn't break when you bang on it after a loss.
Gaming Keyboard Buying Guide: Gaming Setup Tips & Tricks
Slamming into mountainous peaks of hard plastic, all with underglow reminiscing of rainbow unicorn puke.
Gaming Headset Buying Guide: Gaming Setup Tips & Tricks
Headsets are headphones with a dedicated mic structure — good for competitive gamers or streamers. If you mostly...
Gaming Mouse Buying Guide: Gaming Setup Tips & Tricks
While you're at it, also buy a pack of cheese.
Laptops
Appraising gaming laptop hardware and performance professionally so you can make better buying, technical, and care decisions about your laptops.
Mac Specs That can Give you the Best Gaming Experience
Apple computers are not known for gaming but can be fine-tuned to improve their gaming performance. Here's a guide on what to look out for in terms of CPU, GPU, SSD, RAM, display, and ports.
Minimum Specs for a Decent Gaming Laptop
On a budget? Love gaming? Thinking of buying a gaming laptop? Great. You’re at the right place. Choosing the GPU, processor, storage, display resolution, screen size, etc. carefully can help you save a great deal of money while still getting decent gaming performance out of the hardware.
Laptop Graphics Card: Adding, Removing, Upgrading, Changing
Can I change the laptop GPU? Upgrade it? Remove it? Laptop gamers have many GPU-related queries. In this guide, I’ll explain everything related to GPUs ina gaming laptop.
Choosing the Best Gaming Laptop Graphics Card
The best laptop GPU isn't only powerful, but also great at managing heat in a compact chassis. Here's how to know!
What Gaming Laptop Should you Buy?
What are the important considerations before buying a gaming laptop? What components do you need?
Difference Between a Gaming Laptop and a Normal Laptop
Games require a lot of GPU, a fast processor, and a lot of RAM. An SSD on top of that makes sure the loading screens are kept to a minimum. All these features are absent in a normal laptop.
Consoles+
PlayStation, Xbox, handheld consoles, and gaming smartphones—As long as it can help a single gamer, we are willing to cover a topic!
How to Turn off Headphone Mode on Android?
Wasn't an always-red battery level punishment enough, that now I can't even get sound from my speakers?
Importance of new Generation Consoles
Gaming consoles have to struggle a little when it comes to matching the latest performance benchmarks, but are critical for the gaming industry in general.
Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, SNES: Which Console is Good and for What? (+Amazon Luna and Atari VCS)
Pros and cons of the leading consoles with specs & technical comparison. Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, Switch OLED, SNES Classic, Amazon Luna, and Atari VCS.
iPhone 13: The Gamer’s Gadget?
The iPhone 13 will have a higher refresh rate and a very powerful chip. Enhanced battery life and 5G support will also help in gaming.
Does Xbox One X Have ray Tracing?
When the Xbox One X was unveiled back in 2017 during the E3, the catchphrase was 4K. Eight generation of gaming consoles, and finally we had hardware powerful enough to render games at 4K on high FPS. Ray tracing was economically delivered first in 2018.
Xbox Series X vs. 3060 Ti: Which one is Better for Gaming?
Xbox Series X uses the Scarlett GPU. The Nvidia 3060 Ti is used in desktop builds along with a CPU and other hardware. The Xbox Series X GPU is only used in the Xbox Series X, duh.
Monitors
Gaming displays and screens can be quite confusing. We decode the lingo and help you build a better understanding of monitors for gaming.
What to Consider When Buying a Gaming Monitor for Consoles?
Display size, panel, compatibility, response time, LCD/LED, connection - all the important considerations when buying a gaming monitor for consoles - discussed here.
Refresh Rate and FPS: What’s the Connection Here?
Mind-boggling to some, kindergarten homework for others. What is the connection between the refresh rate and the FPS? How they affect each other? What’s the maximum FPS you can get on a monitor? Let’s find the answers to all these questions and more.
How to Fix Screen Tearing in Games
Screen tearing happens when your GPU’s framerate is out of sync with the monitor’s refresh rate. "Out of sync", not "more" or "less". Screen tearing remains to be the #1 gaming issue related to the monitor. But in fact, it’s got more to do with the GPU’s relation to the monitor than just the monitor.
DisplayPort vs HDMI: PC Gamer’s Guide
DisplayPort is definitely better in terms of refresh rates, but a lot of other factors are also at play. Don't be the laidback gamer. Know your cables
Which Gaming Monitors are Good for Which Game Types?
Depending on which genre you usually play in, you can go for a type of gaming monitor that will gel seamlessly with your gaming experience itself.
Which Gaming Monitor Size to go For?
What will be the best screen real estate for you? As big as possible. But what can you settle for, given your budget? Have a look at this analysis first.