Best stuff for gamers
Cooling has become the real performance ceiling in consoles and handhelds. A physics-first look at thermal resistance, leakage current and why a chip slows down exactly when it gets hot.
A spare Android phone with a working GPS chip is a complete vehicle tracker. No subscription, no dongle, no maker cloud. Here is the ten-minute build.
The Gamester G7 Pro offers tri-mode connectivity (Xbox wired, PC wireless, Bluetooth), Magres TMR sticks, customizable design with swappable components at $79.99.
Benchmark analysis of AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT ray tracing performance, FSR 4 vs DLSS 4, thermals, and price-to-performance versus NVIDIA.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 review: DLSS 4, ray tracing and 4K gaming performance, power draw, and whether the massive price makes sense versus the RTX 4090.
3200MHz DDR4 RAM still reigns supreme in budget-friendly gaming laptops, while expensive DDR5 RAM offers significant performance boosts but increased power consumption.
Intel Core i7 vs AMD Ryzen 9 in gaming laptops: single-core vs multi-core, thermals and battery, and which one fits the games you play.
Building a custom laptop requires technical knowledge and may take more time. Pre-built laptops provide convenience, warranty coverage, and are ready to use out of the box but are often limited by design constraints, can be more expensive, and less upgradable. Ultimately, gamers should weigh these pros and cons when deciding which type of gaming laptop suits their needs best.
Customizable keycap design can significantly improve gaming performance, offering a range of materials, designs, switch compatibility, and customization options to suit individual needs.
A higher refresh rate doesn’t always mean better performance for gamers, as it depends on screen resolution, panel type, and game requirements.