How much RAM do I need for PC gaming? It’s the most common question people ask me when building a gaming PC. A quick answer to this question would be: “You should have at least 16GB of RAM to play most games, however, 32GB of RAM would allow higher FPS performance, especially in higher-end AAA … Read more
Cleaning and maintaining your gaming PC enhances the lifespan of the hardware, which then results in smoother gameplay and better overall performance. Over time, dust and other fine particles can accumalte on the fans, heatsink, and air vents present on the PC chassis. So, neglected cleaning and maintenance can drastically reduce the overall performance of … Read more
Buying a dedicated gaming PC puts you at the front line in conquering the toughest AAA or eSports games. However, simply buying any gaming doesn’t guarantee high-end graphical performance in any game you play on your PC. Before investing in your first gaming machine, there are certain key factors you need to consider. Should you … Read more
You need a CPU with at least six cores to play modern games. A few years back, PC games were highly dependent on the single-core performance of a CPU. But now, game engines are designed to take advantage of all the available cores on a CPU for improved gaming performance. With that said, a CPU … Read more
I have built a lot of gaming PCs, hundreds of those. You will find many articles on the internet about building a gaming computer, but most of them share the same outdated knowledge. Well, I have 5 PC-building tips that you might not have read about before. Be sure not to miss the Tip No … Read more
Monitoring FPS in games on a PC helps you evaluate performance, pinpoint issues, and optimize your gaming experience. FPS (frames per second) is a metric that shows how smoothly a game runs, reflecting both hardware capabilities and game settings. This guide outlines simple methods and tools like Xbox Game Bar, Nvidia Afterburner, Steam Overlay, Radeon … Read more
Are you building a gaming PC for the first time and unsure which parts to include? The most crucial hardware components of a gaming PC are the PC case, CPU (central processing unit), GPU (graphics processing unit), motherboard, RAM, storage, CPU cooler, and PSU (power supply unit). Additionally, you can invest in optional parts, such … Read more
The refresh rate refers to how fast images are updated or refreshed on your screen every second. Let’s say images are updated quickly, then everything will look smooth and immersive. Likewise, if the images update slowly, you will have a blurry or choppy visual experience So, refresh rate is about how fast a picture changes … Read more
Beginners are confused between the single-core and multi-core performance of a CPU. When evaluating CPU performance, understanding the differences between single-core and multi-core processors is important for making informed decisions. A single-core CPU only has one core and is suitable for executing tasks that rely heavily on sequential processing. On the other hand, multi-core CPUs … Read more
FPS or Frames Per Second is the rate at which a certain number of images are displayed on your screen at a given second. Simply put, FPS measures how quickly and smoothly still images pass through on your computer screen at a given time. Let’s say a video is played at 30fps. This means that … Read more
A Gaming Computer also known as a “Gaming PC”, is a specially designed computer to play games at a higher resolution or quality. Gaming PCs differ slightly from mainstream PCs as they come with the best graphics cards, a powerful CPU, and more RAM. Apart from playing video games, you can use a gaming PC … Read more
Picking between a pre-built and custom gaming PC is the most difficult decision for beginners. A pre-built gaming PC is a fully assembled machine with the latest PC parts. You can use a pre-built gaming machine right out of the box without further assembly. Custom gaming PC on the other hand is built by choosing … Read more
It’s difficult for beginners to choose the most compatible hardware for building a gaming PC. This is where the gaming PC brands jump in. You can rely on these manufacturers to build a gaming PC without worrying about choosing parts or compatibility issues. That being said, there are many gaming PC brands on the market. … Read more
With many gaming PC brands on the market, it’s hard to determine which one is reliable. For a beginner with no experience in buying a gaming computer, there are higher chances of wasting your hard money on a decade-old machine. I have been buying and building gaming PCs for over a decade now. It would … Read more