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The world of PC, in focus17 October 2026
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How to tell whether VRAM is actually the upgrade you need
A nearly full meter is a clue, not a verdict. Check texture delivery, frame pacing and repeated scenes before paying for more…
Your 120Hz TV needs a settings check, whether you play on PC or console
Check the active resolution, refresh rate, VRR and low-latency mode before blaming your PC, console or HDMI cable.
Should you move from console to PC? Start with your games, not the graphics card
Audit your games, saves, controls, comfort and full budget before deciding whether a PC will genuinely improve your gaming.
Your PS5 is full. Do you need an M.2 SSD or a USB drive?
Start with the games you want ready to play. PS5 expansion and USB archives solve different problems, and Xbox and Switch rules…
Performance, quality or 40 FPS: pick the mode you enjoy playing
The prettiest pause screen is not always the best way to play. A short, repeatable comparison can reveal which console graphics mode…
A fan curve that does not sound like a hairdryer
Stop the needless surging without hiding a cooling problem: observe the PC, choose the right sensor and tune one change at a…
Before a CPU swap: the checklist that saves a wasted weekend
The new CPU arrives on Friday. Make sure a missing bracket or BIOS requirement does not steal the weekend: practical checks while…
Cache, clocks and cores: why the CPU winner changes with the job
Six cores can challenge eight in games, and a faster flagship can be the weaker buy. Original benchmarks and current prices put…
Is your CPU really holding back the GPU?
An AM4 X3D can still make sense beside a powerful GPU. Real RTX 5080 tests show why the game, settings and your…
Rapid trigger can sharpen your inputs if you tame the settings
What magnetic keyboards change, why minimum sensitivity can backfire, and how rapid trigger differs from restricted movement automation.
Light mouse or more buttons? Let your hand break the tie
Choose an FPS or MMO mouse around reach, grip and the commands you actually use, with a practical test before you spend.
Your GPU says 120 FPS. Why does the game still hitch?
A good average can hide an ugly pause. Use frametimes, repeatable scenes and carefully named 1% lows to find what actually needs…
The counter went up. Does the game respond faster?
The whole input-lag journey: mouse and controller reports, CPU work, render queues, frame generation and the monitor or TV that finally shows…
PS5 jailbreak headlines versus the firmware you actually own
A convincing interface is only part of the story. Firmware support, unfinished research and service risks still decide what those PS5 videos…
Your old CPU cooler may have another build in it
A new socket does not automatically retire a good cooler. Check its exact model, mounting kit and cooling headroom before replacing it.
More fans are not automatically more cooling
Before filling every fan mount, give cool air a useful route through your PC and find out which component actually needs help.
Contact frames: cooler CPUs, cleaner edges or just a nicer build?
Intel contact problems, AM5 paste guards and a taste for tidy hardware deserve different answers. Here is what the evidence supports.
Air cooler or AIO: let your case and your ears decide
A big radiator can help, but the right cooler starts with fit, sustained workload and the noise you actually want to live…
Can integrated graphics carry your next PC?
Basic display graphics, socketed APUs and premium integrated systems solve different problems. Independent benchmarks and complete-system prices reveal where each makes sense.
Keep AM4 or replace the platform? Count the whole upgrade
Keeping a useful AM4 system can be excellent value. Buying an old CPU at any price is another matter: current Brazilian listings…
Your next upgrade might be in Gears E-Day’s graphics menu
Ludicrous sits above Ultra in this game. Here is what stepping down changes and how to judge the difference on your own…
Google open-sources ML Drift, already used in Photos and Shorts
Google is opening up a tool that helps developers make better use of the GPU for AI tasks. AI-generated concept illustration /…
One AI model across fifteen TV boxes
Fifteen TV boxes shared the work of running an AI, generating roughly one token every 2.6 seconds. AI-generated concept illustration / Mais…
Cherry K63W Pro bets on UWB as a new review reports typing issues
The compact keyboard combines 8,000 Hz communication with low-profile switches. October's review raises concerns beyond the wireless connection. AI-generated concept illustration /…
ASUS XG32UQDS combines 4K and 180 Hz in a 32-inch OLED
The new ROG Strix includes a presence sensor and burn-in protection features. Its 450-nit HDR peak is one detail to weigh before…
NVIDIA Preset C gives Frame Generation more headroom, with an image-quality trade-off
The new mode enters beta for RTX 40 and 50 GPUs. NVIDIA claims up to a 35% gain on the RTX 5060,…
