Aleksha McLoughlin
Aleksha McLoughlin served as the Hardware Editor for GamesRadar from June 2021 until August 2022. Her main area of expertise was the PC gaming platform, which comprised buying guides, features, reviews, and news coverage on components and prebuilt machines. She was also responsible for gaming chairs and storage. She now works on a freelance basis while studying to become a university lecturer specializing in English for foreign territories. Prior to joining GamesRadar, she wrote for the likes of Expert Reviews, The Rory Peck Trust, No Clean Singing, Vinyl Chapters, and Tech Spark while also working with the BBC.
Latest articles by Aleksha McLoughlin
Hurry, this RTX 3080 Ti is selling for just £1,099.99 - it's actual retail value
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Deals Overclockers UK is currently selling the KFA2 RTX 3080 Ti for its actual retail price for a limited time
What is path tracing? And how does it compare to ray tracing?
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
GPUs Nvidia gave a recent GTC keynote about the advancements in real-time rendering techniques - here's what to expect from path tracing.
SecretLab gaming chair deals feature up to $130 off the brand's best models
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Deals SecretLab's gaming char deals offer big savings on some of the brand's best chairs
How we test SSDs and hard drives at GamesRadar+
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware A breakdown of how we test and review SSDs and hard drives at GamesRadar+
How we test graphics cards at GamesRadar+
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware A rundown of our process of how we test graphics cards at GamesRadar+.
How we test gaming chairs and desks at GamesRadar+
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware A breakdown of how we at GamesRadar+ test gaming chairs and desks.
What is the RTX 3090 Ti's place in the graphics card market?
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware With the RTX 3090 Ti having just been released, we're analyzing its place in the market
Intel launches Arc Alchemist A-series GPUs inside laptops
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Intel Arc Intel has launched the Arc A-series of graphics inside gaming laptops, detailing the prowess of mobile hardware
Intel Core i9-12900KS announced, and it is the "world's fastest desktop processor"
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware Intel has announced its new Intel Core i9-12900KS unlocked CPU as the "world's fastest desktop processor"
RTX 3090 Ti: specs, release date, price, and everything else we know
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
RTX stock Nvidia officially unveiled the RTX 3090 Ti back in January, here's everything we know about the upcoming BFGPU successor
This PS5 SSD deal sees the Patriot Viper VP4300 at a new lowest ever price
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Deals Amazon's PS5 SSD deals are currently offering the stellar Patriot Viper VP4300 1TB at the lowest rate on record so far
Samsung 980 Pro vs WD Black SN850: Which top PS5 SSD is right for you?
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware The Samsung 980 Pro and WD Black SN850 are two of the most popular PS5 SSDs on the market, but how do they fare when directly compared?
AMD Ryzen 7000 series - everything we know so far
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware AMD briefly teased its upcoming Ryzen 7000 series of processors at CES 2022, here's everything we've learned about 'Rapheal' Zen 4 since then.
Which gaming PC brand should I buy in 2022?
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware We're analyzing the best prebuilt options on the market to bring you a comprehensive list of which gaming PCs brands you should be watching this year.
This PS5 SSD deal sees the WD Black SN850 2TB at its new lowest ever price
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Deals Amazon's PS5 SSD deals are currently offering up the lowest ever price on the stellar WD Black SN850 2TB heatsink model, with $250 off the MSRP
This Gigabyte Aorus PS5 SSD is at an all-time record low price
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Deals Amazon's PS5 SSD deals are currently offering Gigabyte Aorus drives at the lowest prices we've seen them for yet
Asus makes its RTX 30 series graphics cards cheaper in several countries
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware Asus has made price cuts to several of its RTX 30 series graphics cards in various countries. Here's what it could mean for RTX stock going forward.
Intel Arc Alchemist gaming laptop line to launch on March 30 after announcement
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware Intel has officially announced an Intel Arc graphics event on March 30, with evidence circulating that the laptops could launch on the day.
Best graphics card for Elden Ring - ideal GPUs for top performance
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Graphics Cards We're showing you the best graphics cards for Elden Ring, so you can play FromSoftware's newest title in its best light
The MSI MAG Trident S 5M is trying something different in the PC gaming space
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware We're evaluating the recently unveiled MSI MAG Trident S 5M and what it means for the budget PC gaming market
New Razer streaming gear announced that includes a wearable mic, audio mixer, and Key Light
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Streaming Razer has officially unveiled a new line of streamer-centric gear including the new Seiren BT, Audio Mixer, and Key Light Chroma
Could the graphics card shortage be nearing its end?
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware We're analyzing the graphics card shortage to discern how it came about and when it is likely to end
Intel Arc Alchemist GPUs rumored to launch between May and June
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware Credible sources have claimed a more specific release date for the highly anticipated Intel Arc Alchemist line of graphics cards