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Welcome to Fallout: New Vegas – Enjoy Your Stay!
Not even a nuclear fallout can slow down the hustle and bustle of Sin City. In Fallout: New Vegas, explore a vast desert wasteland divided between rival factions at war with each other. If that sounds like a fun Saturday night to you, keep on reading for plenty more gameplay details and our top PCs to play Fallout: New Vegas. New Vegas Gameplay You play as The Courier, tasked with delivering a package to New Vegas. Before you can make it to the Mojave Desert,…
How Long Should an SSD Last?
All your PC hardware has a lifespan, no matter how high-end it is. This is especially true for your SSD, as this vital component works hard to read, write, and store all your precious data. But how long should an SSD last on average? Are there any helpful tricks you can do to increase SSD lifespan? We’ll be answering all these questions and more in this blog post. What is an SSD? An SSD is a type of ultra-fast storage powered by integrated flash memory…
Lian Li DAN Cases A3-mATX – A Small Case with Big Ideas
Designed in conjunction with Daniel Hansen of DAN Cases, the Lian Li DAN Cases A3-mATX is the perfect combination of looks and function. Featuring a minimalist aesthetic, these cases are available in three finishes, including a stylish and functional front wooden panel! What’s more, this Micro-ATX case boasts impressive capabilities for a case so small, you’re going to want to get round to building that dream SFF gaming PC straight away. A TARDIS of a Case Now it’s not quite the Doctors’ mind-bending spaceship time…
Is It Good for Gaming? AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series
Are you looking to upgrade your graphics card but don’t know which is the right one for you? Our two-part ‘Is It Good for Gaming’ series is back and this time we’re covering the AMD Radeon RX 7000 and NVIDIA RTX 40 Series. We’ll be showcasing everything you need to know about these graphics cards, highlighting their key features and explaining why you want them for gaming. In this blog post, we’re covering the AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series. The AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series …
Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut: Everything You Need to Know
Sony may be rocking the boat with their PSN requirements, but we are still excited to play Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut on PC for the first time. From cinematic combat to a gloriously detailed open world, Ghost of Tsushima has been crying out for a PC port. As of May 16th 2024, that dream is now a reality. So, we’re taking a look at everything you need to know about the Director’s Cut, what PC software integration is supported, and, of course, some spicy…
Graphene Processors: Are Faster Gaming PCs in Our Future?
Gaming tech has had a recent breakthrough with graphene processors becoming even more of a reality. If you don’t know what a graphene processor is, we’re here with all the details, including what they are, how they differ from traditional silicon CPUs, and what this means for our gaming PCs. What is a Graphene Processor? A graphene processor is made from high-quality graphene consisting of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in tessellated hexagons, similar to a honeycomb. This material is stronger than steel,…
Dive Into Our Top Roguelite Games this Weekend
At last, the weekend is finally here and that means only one thing. It’s time to crack open the Steam library and enjoy some long weekend gaming marathons. This weekend it’s all about roguelites and we’ve got our top single-player, multiplayer, and brand-new games for you below. Weekend Gaming Inspiration If roguelites aren’t your thing we’ve got plenty of other game recs to help inspire your weekend gaming. Adventure Read More Racing Read More MOBA Read More Cult of the Lamb Cult of the Lamb…
Hunt or Be Hunted – Harvest Hunt Review
Grab your lantern and sharpen your wits, Harvest Hunt is about to take you on a journey through the eerie, haunted village of Luna Nova. We got to check out this first-person survival horror game early and to be honest, we haven't slept since. Only Hades knows why I’ve been issued another scary game. We all know I can’t handle them! Developed by the twisted minds at Villainous Games Studio, Harvest Hunt is not for the faint of heart. You are the Warden, the sole…
3D V-Cache: How This Feature Can Level Up Performance
Are you looking to utilise the latest gen of tech to level up your performance? That’s where AMD 3D V-Cache comes in! This powerful cutting-edge technology revolutionises stacked cache design to deliver maximum performance, enhanced efficiency, and ultra-fast speeds. The perfect trio to power your favourite AAA games and content creation. Have we got your attention? Keep reading for more details on 3D V-Cache and why you want it for gaming. What is AMD 3D V-Cache? 3D V-Cache is AMD’s powerful vertical stacked cache technology.…
Motherboards Explained: The AAFP
We’re back with another informative series all about your PC hardware. This time we’re focusing on motherboards, highlighting all the different components and what they do. In this blog post, we’re taking a closer look at the AAFP socket. What is the AAFP on a Motherboard? The AAFP, or Analog Audio Front Panel, connects your case’s front panel audio and motherboard together. This 10-1 pin header is a standard port found on most modern-day motherboards and requires an HD Audio cable. Some older PC cases…
Get Game Ready with AMD Ryzen 8000F Series Processors
Launching today is the new line-up of AMD Ryzen 8000F Series processors. There are two processors available to purchase from today – the Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F. Both of which have been engineered for peak gaming performance. If you’re in the market for a new tasty CPU upgrade, keep on reading for all the details about AMD Ryzen 8000F processors. The Ryzen 8000F Series The AMD Ryzen 8000F harnesses the power of cutting-edge Zen 4 architecture to deliver outstanding performance in gaming and…
Upscaling Showdown: AMD FSR vs NVIDIA DLSS vs Intel XeSS
AMD FSR vs NVIDIA DLSS vs Intel XeSS – What do all these different upscaling technologies do and is one really better than the other? We’ll be answering both these questions and more in our upscaling showdown. AMD FSR AMD FSR, or FidelityFX Super Resolution, is AMD’s upscaling and frame generation technology. AMD FSR can transform your favourite compatible games with boosted frame rates and smooth gameplay. There are two versions of FSR – 2.0 and 3.0. FSR 3.0 FSR 3.0 is the latest generation…