On the face of it, Stadia Pro is the perfect solution. 4K gaming for the masses, for a monthly fee. No more building. Almost sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it… ?
Building a PC to Beat Google Stadia Pro
- Chris Cunningham
- 12th Dec 2019
- PC Builds
Posts in Category: pc hardware
Intel Xe Graphics Cards: Rumors, Specs, Pricing, Release Date
- Alex
- 22nd Nov 2019
- PC Hardware
It’s been over two decades since Intel released a discrete graphics card (the last was the disappointing Intel740, which hit the market back in 1998). That is set to change in 2020, when Intel intends to release its new discrete GPU, the Intel Xe. Intel is being characteristically tight-lipped about what we can expect with […]
Building a PC with the i9-9900KS
- Chris Cunningham
- 9th Nov 2019
- PC Hardware
This week on, “things we didn’t ask for…” comes the i9-9900KS. Now, is Intel providing a genuine improvement here? Or are you just paying to have an S at the end of your CPU model, like certain recent NVIDIA GPU releases? Let’s have a look.
PCIe Lanes and Their Importance
- 526christian
- 10th Oct 2019
- PC Hardware
We’ve previously introduced PCIe lanes in Data Transfer Rates Compared (RAM vs PCIe vs SATA vs USB vs More!). Today, we review PCIe lanes in more depth, and discuss their relevance to you as a user.
What the Heck Are CPU Threads, Anyway?
- 526christian
- 3rd Oct 2019
- PC Hardware
So-called “threads” have been a frequent source of confusion for those comparing or buying CPUs, even among people using our main build chart. What they are is never really explained, and most explanations that do exist only give a rough idea or mix it up with other things. In the end, the basic explanation is […]
Lopsided Memory Channels: Uneven RAM Set-ups Explained
- 526christian
- 25th Sep 2019
- PC Hardware
Recently, we talked about memory channels: What they are, what they do, and why modern computers have multiple. But what happens when you aren’t using the common one or two identical sticks in each channel? What if you have one channel with one stick, and another with two? What if you aren’t using RAM from […]
RAM Channels Guide: The What, and The How
- 526christian
- 9th Sep 2019
- PC Hardware
If you’ve ever taken a look at a product page for sticks of RAM, or at the specifications for a CPU or motherboard, you’ve probably seen “memory channels” mentioned. For many beginners, this sparks questions like, “What’s the deal? Does dual-channel mean I can only use two sticks? What do multiple channels do that one […]
Breaking Down the X570 Chipset
- Chris Cunningham
- 19th Aug 2019
- PC Hardware
New CPUs means new chipsets, and (even with their better inter-generational compatibility) AMD is no exception. We’re taking a look at the X570 chipset to see what’s new with this type of motherboard!
Headphones Buying Guide
- Nigel Delmore
- 17th Aug 2019
- Guides
If you’ve spent more than five minutes checking headphones online, you’ve probably realised a few things: There’s thousands of different headphones. There’s thousands of different headphones with different properties and use cases. There’s thousands of different headphones with different properties and use cases, all within your budget. So you’ve furrowed your brow, opted out of […]
Understanding SSD Speed Specifications and their Relevance
- 526christian
- 31st May 2019
- PC Hardware
If you’ve ever taken a look at a solid state drive, you’ve probably seen a variety of performance figures. But what’s the meaning behind them? How important are they? In How to Choose the Right Storage for Your Gaming PC, we covered the most common types of storage: Standard hard disk drives (HDDs) and common […]