PCs & Gaming Hardware

Build, upgrade and get more from your computer or gaming setup. This section brings together PC components, laptops, monitors, keyboards, mice, headsets and the equipment around your desk. You will also find display comparisons, graphics settings and practical troubleshooting, alongside reviews that explain whether older hardware still makes sense.

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27 October

Brett Stadelmann
8

Mouse Side Buttons Not Working in Games? Try These Fixes

Trace a mouse side-button problem from its assigned input to the game. Check Mouse4/Mouse5, keyboard mappings, game profiles and onboard…
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19 October

Brett Stadelmann
12

144Hz Monitor Only Showing 60Hz? Fix It in Windows 11

Is your 144Hz monitor stuck at 60Hz? Follow a practical Windows 11 checklist to identify a settings, cable, port or…
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5 October

Brett Stadelmann
21

Wi-Fi 8 for Gaming: Worth Waiting for or Pure Overkill?

Wi-Fi 8 aims to improve reliability and latency consistency rather than chase headline speed. But the standard is still developing,…
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5 October

Brett Stadelmann
57

Does Frame Generation Use More VRAM?

Frame Generation has a VRAM cost, but newer DLSS models use less memory than earlier versions. Here is how Frame…
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5 October

Brett Stadelmann
27

How Much PSU Headroom Do You Actually Need?

PSU headroom is useful, but bigger is not always better. Learn how to size a gaming PC power supply around…
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5 October

Brett Stadelmann
47

12V-2×6 vs 12VHPWR: What Actually Changed?

12V-2x6 replaces 12VHPWR in newer GPU power designs. The connector looks similar, but contact geometry and sensing changes make correct…
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5 October

Brett Stadelmann
25

32-Inch 1440p vs 4K: Which Should You Buy?

32-inch 1440p and 4K monitors differ dramatically in pixel density. Compare sharpness, performance and viewing distance before choosing.
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5 October

Brett Stadelmann
51

27-Inch 1440p vs 27-Inch 4K: Can You See the Difference?

At 27 inches, 1440p and 4K differ sharply in pixel density and GPU load. Here is when the extra sharpness…
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5 October

Brett Stadelmann
38

OLED Monitor Burn-In: How Big Is the Risk for Gamers?

OLED burn-in is real, but gaming risk depends on static HUDs, desktop use, brightness and hours. Here is how to…
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5 October

Brett Stadelmann
49

OLED vs IPS vs Mini-LED for Gaming

OLED, IPS and Mini-LED gaming monitors have very different strengths. Compare contrast, brightness, motion, text clarity, burn-in risk and value.
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