I found the perfect torture test for my SteamOS handheld—and it passed
…But playing it in buttery-smooth 240 FPS on my OLED monitor and RTX 5070 Ti desktop made me consider: This game might be a perfect torture test for low-end hardware…
The HyperX Omen OLED 27q is a run-of-the-mill budget OLED monitor. That’s a compliment. OLED monitors are very, very good even when they lack a wide range of extra features, and HyperX’s just-the-basics approach is successful in providing a low MSRP of $499.99. While I’d definitely recommend a 4K OLED monitor (such as the MSI MPG 272URX) if you can afford it, the HyperX Omen OLED 27q delivers similar color and motion performance at a much lower price.
Tested: The HyperX Omen OLED 27q is a budget champ among monitors…But playing it in buttery-smooth 240 FPS on my OLED monitor and RTX 5070 Ti desktop made me consider: This game might be a perfect torture test for low-end hardware…
…That’s much sharper than a 27-inch 4K monitor, which has about 163 pixels per inch. Brightness can be a problem for some OLED laptops, but it’s less of an…
…With older graphics cards, it is worth replacing the paste, as modern variants offer significantly better heat transfer. This step requires care, but can be carried out safely with a little guidance…
…You could run an external monitor, but then what’s the point of a laptop? Look for an IPS or OLED display, though gaming laptops under $1,000 sometimes feature…
…Hell, with $1,300 to spend, one of those cheaper RTX 4050 options plus a $350 Alienware OLED monitor is a more appealing proposition. The Alienware 15 is available to order from…
…Our last test looked at each cable’s capability running an Asus ROG Strix 17.3-inch portable gaming monitor. The monitor is a high-performance gaming monitor with a resolution of…
…the old Ergotron LX is a lower maximum weight (the LX could handle up to 25 pounds). But that’s unlikely to matter, as 32-inch and 34-inch monitors usually weigh…
…Its RTX 5050 outperforms other (older) entry-level graphics like the 4050, hitting an average 72 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. Surprisingly, for a gaming laptop, the battery life is surprisingly good, lasting…
…But an older phone, such as an Apple iPhone 14, only needed 30W of charging power. Older phones need even less power to fast-charge them. You certainly don't have to…
…That means you could have a bunch of old drivers still lingering around on your PC, and when old driver files build up over the years, they can rear their heads at…