If we could name only one main difference between PC and console gaming, it would likely come down to building and upgrading. This is generally seen as the core benefit of PC gaming due to the flexibility of improving your system over time but can also be a hindrance for those who simply want to jump on and have fun...

So, you've decided it's time to get serious and you're ready to embark on the thrilling journey that is PC gaming. You've heard about those powerful PC builds and decided yours will be the best it can possibly be. You'll be the envy of your peers and considered a genius for producing such a magnificent creation. Then the reality of...

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So, you want to get into PC gaming. But the idea of building one from scratch can seem pretty daunting, especially if your gaming experience doesn't go far beyond buying a new console and having it ready to play out of the box. Or maybe you're a seasoned PC gamer looking for a new build with little hassle. Well, the...

2020 hasn't exactly been the best year overall, but when you look at its biggest game releases, it stands out for all the right reasons. This looks set to continue as we enter the peak end-of-year rush, with plenty of new titles vying for the attention of your gaming PC. So whether you're looking for gift ideas or writing your...

Game news may seem dominated by a fascination with new console generations this year, but their emergence can also have a positive effect on new PC releases as developers try to push the bar further than ever. Of course, there are plenty of reasons many gamers choose to forgo the 'console wars' completely and put their efforts into building gaming...

It seemed inevitable that VR (i.e. virtual reality) was a destination video games would one day arrive at. Gaming is, after all, about stepping inside a virtual world as a form of escapism from the stresses of the real one. With VR, we're offered the chance to do this not just by passively observing a computer screen but feeling truly...

Among the biggest priorities when it comes to building any kind of gaming system is how to keep it cool for an extended period of time. Overheating can be an unfortunate consequence of high processing power - the more your gaming PC has to work, the warmer it gets. Lack of a good cooling system can then lead to damaged...