1080p or ‘Full HD’ is the starting point for a great gaming build – but it shouldn’t be considered entry-level. For many gamers running 1080p resolution has an advantage beyond the value it offers: With relatively inexpensive GPUs a carefully specified system can offer high frame rates. High FPS means a rewarding and fluid experience, […]
Best CPUs for RTX 2080 Super Builds
The recently released RTX 2080 Super is a welcome addition to the Nvidia RTX Turing lineup because it narrows the performance gap between the $699 RTX 2080 and the $1199 RTX 2080 Ti. The newcomer’s MSRP establishes at the same price as the RTX 2080 and improves on its performance by anywhere between 5-10%, essentially […]
Best CPU Coolers for Ryzen 9 3900X Builds
With the release of the Zen 2 Ryzen 3900X AMD has made workstation core counts available to enthusiasts and gamers, yet this 12 core 24 thread CPU retains the AM4 socket fitment and a relatively tame 105W TDP (Thermal Design Power). In order to maintain performance in heavy workloads, the CPU requires adequate cooling and […]
Best Graphics Cards for 1440p 144hz Gaming
Only a few years back, 1080p, 60Hz gameplay was the golden standard for PC gaming, and it was miles ahead of what consoles could achieve, but in the last few years 1440p has become the new 1080, and 144Hz has ousted 60Hz as the golden standard. There are higher resolutions, to be sure such as […]
The 5 Best RTX 2080 Laptops for 2019
Call me old fashioned, but when I hear the term gaming, the first thing that comes to mind is a monstrous PC packing in the latest and greatest hardware and lots of RGB lighting. Times have changed, though, and bulky computers are no longer the status quo for gaming; gaming laptops have gained ground quickly, […]