It’s been a while since we’ve taken a look at any PC hardware, and with the recent release of Nvidia’s 1080 series of graphic cards, I thought it would be a good time to see if an upgrade might be in order. Now that Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality devices are somewhat more common these […]
In part 1 we took a look at Screen Size, Resolution, Aspect Ratio, and a couple different Display Panel types. In our final look at monitor features we’re going to check out Refresh Rate, Response Time, G-Sync and FreeSync, Inputs, and other Misc Features. Refresh Rate and Response Time Refresh rate is simply the number […]
I’ve been building my own PC’s for nearly two decades now, and, as I’m sure many of you have experienced, once people know you can do something like that, you will forever and always be known as the “Computer Guy.” Prepare to be solving all your friends’ and family’s computer problems for the rest of […]
In part 1 we took a look at some basic computer maintenance and overclocking to get more juice for your gaming experience. In part 2, we’ll expand with a look at performance programs, graphic settings, mods, and finally, upgrading components. Performance Programs First things first, a small disclaimer: Using these programs may or may not […]
Being a PC gamer is a double-edged sword. Having so many options when it comes to hardware, software, and peripherals is great, but that also means double (or triple) the potential problems to deal with. Inevitably our gaming rigs will begin to slow down as newer gaming tech emerges that puts more and more strain […]
Yes, the Oculus Rift is now available for pre-order. Yes, it is $599 USD without the Touch Controllers. Yes, it is expensive. Is it too expensive? Well, that’s the question, isn’t it. When the Oculus Rift announced its price on January 6, the Internet had a heart attack; gamers, analysists, apologists, and virtually everyone else […]
In October, I took a look at building a PC for less than $650, and while building a PC on a budget is a pretty typical thing to do, sometimes it’s nice to splurge a bit. Building (or rebuilding) an entire PC can be a chore, but what I, personally, try to do is to […]
As PC gamers, I’m betting most of us have ran into an overheating issue, at least once. I’m also pretty sure a lot of us have seen pictures of some pretty impressive looking liquid cooling setups and thought: “I need that…” Liquid Cooling can work wonders for your PC’s temperature, the problem is, they […]
The holiday season is fast approaching, and, as with every year, the high profile gaming releases are hot on its trail. If you’re primarily a PC gamer this season is always a little bittersweet. The gamer in you is thrilled at all the new games you’ll be able to play, but there is always the […]
by Ken “531 Ghost” King I had some time with Tim Di Iullo from Mad Catz to discuss the upcoming Saitek X-55 RHINO H.O.T.A.S. System. You’ve seen our announcements and there have been various questions on the forums as well. Keep reading below for an inside scoop on this upcoming product. Ken: According to the Saitek website the RHINO X-55 […]
