Console optimization is holding PC gaming back more than you think
…The problem is console-level performance targets You can't blame your PC when most games use consoles as the baseline Most AAA titles that we play today are developed with consoles…
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This one BIOS change fixed my gaming PC from randomly slowing down
…What mattered in the end wasn’t just higher performance; it was smoother and more consistent performance. What I learned from this You don't have to look for peak performance and…
Your budget motherboard is throttling your expensive CPU, and you won't notice until it's too late
…A little extra planning now can save you from leaving performance on the table later, making the motherboard one of the smartest long-term investments in your entire PC.
These PC building "best practices" are costing you money and doing nothing for your rig
…Sign in to your XDA account On the surface, PC building is about choosing 8–9 components that fit within your budget and provide the performance you have in mind. The intricacies…
Most people misread PC component specs, and it's costing them money
Ty Sherback Mar 27, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT His love of PCs and their components was born out of trying to squeeze every ounce of performance out of the family computer…
The weirdest Windows 11 slowdowns still come from features that should have died years ago
…This creates a major performance hit on modern PCs, as your benchmarks may still show a 5–15% gaming performance penalty when VBS is active. Because Windows 11 has to run a…
You're upgrading your PC in the wrong order, and these 3 mistakes prove it
…For most PC users, that's not going to make a meaningful difference in real-world performance unless you're still using a SATA SSD. Once you're already on a decent…
These 4 PC drivers will tank your performance if you skip them
These 4 PC drivers will tank your performance if you skip them
I'm making these 4 PC tweaks non-negotiable before summer heat arrives
…What most users don't realize, however, is that you don't really have to trade your PC's peak performance just because the weather changed. Since I don't wish to…
Most BIOS options are noise, and the few that matter are easy to miss
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