While CPUs and video cards are essential for any good gaming PC, they don't represent the whole picture. Motherboards are the unsung heroes of PC gaming, and no rig is complete without them....
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AMD Announces New 6000 Series Graphics Cards
You might remember that we published a piece two months back about how Nvidia's new RTX 3000 series graphics cards are making an unprecedented leap in performance. Well, AMD has just...
The Best RX 5700 XT Graphics Cards of 2021
This year has been an incredible one for graphics cards. Nvidia is currently rolling out their new 3000 series cards, and AMD has just announced their competing RX 6000 series cards. These...
5 Best GTX 1660 Ti Graphics Cards in 2021
Thinking about building yourself a gaming rig? The process is easier than ever, but the prices can be a little intimidating. Whatever your budget, the most important component in a gaming PC will be...
The Best RTX 2080 Graphics Cards in 2021
If you want the best gaming experience possible, you're going to need the best graphics card you can get your hands on. Look no further than the best RTX 2080 GPUs. Nvidia's GTX 2080 has been the...
8 Best Low Profile CPU Coolers for Gaming in 2021
Not everyone has the desktop real estate for a full-sized tower. Others may have the space, but prefer a cleaner, more minimalist approach to PC building. If you hope to keep the footprint small,...
DDR3 vs. DDR4 vs. DDR5 RAM: What’s the Difference?
Choosing the right RAM for your rig can be a complicated subject. It's not as simple as going with the model that has the largest component number or immediately jumping onto the newest generation....
SSD vs. HDD for Gaming: Which Drive is Better?
I recently finished building a gaming computer. It includes a SATA solid-state drive (SSD) for the operating system and an NVMe M.2 SSD for games — games like 2019's Modern Warfare. Of course,...
Modular vs. Semi vs. Non-Modular PSU Comparison
A Power Supply Unit (PSU) is one of the most vital and overlooked components for any PC build. You'll often see novice builders spend much less on a PSU in order to use that money on other...
Crossfire vs. SLI: Two is a Party, Three is a Rager
Building a powerful gaming rig these days requires you to make some decisions. Matters demanding answers await you at the intersection of quality and quantity. Do you spring for the most expensive...
Liquid Cooling vs. Air Cooling: Keep Cool and Carry On
Have you ever had your computer (or other device) shut itself down as a precaution due to overheating? I'm willing to bet I'm not the only one to have pushed their rig a bit too far in the thick of...
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10 Best WiFi Cards [PCIe] for Gaming in 2021
You’re playing Call of Duty, and there's one opponent left. Eager to claim victory, you leap from your tower and rush the enemy base. Your eyes gleam with steely determination as your opponent whips...
20 Best Capture Cards in 2021 for PC, Playstation, and Xbox
As they say, success is better when you can share it with others. And as gaming further enters mainstream culture, your potential audience of viewers grows. Luckily, the best capture cards are here...
5 Best External Graphics Card Enclosures in 2021
Need a performance boost? You can now experience the power of a cutting-edge gaming PC, with 240 FPS and stunning graphics, using your current rig. How? Anything is possible with one of the best...
Best SSD for Gaming in 2021
Let’s face it — we’ve all been there. You’re up to your eyeballs in the best game of this decade; the music’s pumping, your equipment is fully upgraded, and you’re about to decide the fate of the...