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I rebuilt my gaming PC because of thermal throttling, and this case made it so much easier
By Duncan Robertson last updated
News Swapping PC cases is a pretty massive undertaking, but NZXT's H3 Flow case is a Micro ATX darling that made it so much easier.

What is negative pressure in a gaming PC? Positive vs Negative pressure explained
By Duncan Robertson published
Feature If you're trying to configure airflow in your gaming PC, it might help to know the difference between positive and negative pressure.

The best gaming PC 2025: Find your perfect pre-built powerhouse
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Buying guide We're rounding up all the best gaming PCs on the market from budget builds to higher-end rigs ready for the next generation of gaming.

I've been covering gaming PC deals for years, and these are the Newegg Labor Day sales I'd recommend to any PC gamer
By Duncan Robertson published
Deals Labor Day sales aren't the best time to build a new gaming PC, but these Newegg deals are actually pretty good if you remember to enter some discount codes.

Intel says "this is fine" to fallen stock prices, tells gamers they can get Battlefield 6 bundled with its hardware for no extra cost
By Duncan Robertson published
News Amidst falling stock prices and a controversial deal with the US government, Intel has told gamers that they can get Battlefield 6 bundled with its hardware.

Acer has turned its obnoxiously loud gaming PC into a stealthy RTX 5080 assassin, but it doesn't come cheap
By Duncan Robertson published
Review The latest version of the Acer Predator Orion 7000 impressed me with vastly improved cooling performance. Besides its high price, it's an easy recommendation.

People didn't like the face plate on Corsair's Nautilus liquid cooler, so now there's a fancy LCD screen upgrade instead
By Duncan Robertson published
News Corsair has announced an expansion of its entry-level cooler range, this time with an LCD screen that swaps with existing Nautilus RS AIO models.

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 lacks the RTX 4070's AI chops, but I'd recommend it to 4K PC players looking for a backlog boost
By Phil Hayton published
Review AMD Radeon RX 9070 is a solid graphics card for players seeking 4K performance, and it can hit higher frame rates than the RTX 5070 without AI assistance.

CyberPowerPC's custom builder feels like choosing burger toppings at Five Guys, and I think I want all of them
By Fraser Porter published
Review The CyberPowerPC Ultra XT3D is a solid custom-built PC that offers great performance across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolutions.

"All of this would roughly cost $4,000" - Don't make these mistakes when assembling your next gaming PC
By Duncan Robertson published
News Gaming PCs are famously expensive, but you don't have to opt for the most high-end parts like this Redditor has. Here's how not to overspend on your next rig.
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