The reason why prebuilt PCs might be a better buy in 2026
Building a PC has long provided a better value while letting you get exactly what you want. But off-the-shelf PCs can be more affordable in today's climate.
Tag Archives: PC Gaming
How much VRAM should you look for in a graphics card?
Graphics card prices are one of many victims of the memory shortage, but how much VRAM do you need to future-proof your setup?
How to improve your FPS for better gaming (without buying new hardware)
Frame rates and graphical fidelity have an inverse relationship, so making your games look a little less beautiful runs them much better.
Riot is pulling voice chat from League of Legends 26.20
So close and yet so far...
What does anti-aliasing actually do to your PC games?
Anti-aliasing is an important settings for PC games, but not all methods that achieve the goal of smoother edges work the same way.
How to enter VR mode on Steam
If you've bought a VR headset and already installed Steam, it only takes a few minutes to get everything set up and ready for gaming in virtual reality.
Wired vs. wireless keyboards: Is there really a difference in performance?
Wireless keyboards introduce convenience and portability, but they can't quite keep up with wired keyboards in some cases.
How to use Xbox mode on your Windows PC
Xbox mode is akin to Big Picture Mode, where you get a gaming-friendly interface that works well with a controller.
Wired vs wireless gaming mouse: is there really a difference in performance?
In the past, choosing between a wired and a wireless gaming mouse may have meant accepting a number of tradeoffs. These days, there's very little between them.
Valve’s Steam Frame VR headset starts at $1,059 and ships with Half Life: Alyx
Valve has unveiled pricing for its new VR headset, and like the Steam Machine, it's bound to be controversial.
