A gaming PC does not need constant attention, but a little regular maintenance keeps it running cool, quiet and fast for years. Most of it takes a few minutes, and it prevents problems that are much harder to fix later. Every month: dust filters and quick checks Dust is the main enemy of performance over … Read more
Gaming laptops pack a powerful processor and graphics chip into a thin case, so running hot under load is normal. The problem starts when heat makes the laptop slow itself down (thermal throttling), gets uncomfortable to touch or makes the fans unbearable. There are several ways to improve that, most of them free. Give it … Read more
A blue screen of death (BSOD) means Windows hit an error it could not recover from and stopped to protect your data. When it happens during games, the cause is usually something stressed by gaming: the graphics driver, memory, an overclock, heat or the power supply. The screen itself gives the first clue. Read the … Read more
Low frame rates usually have a few common causes, and most of them can be fixed without buying anything. Work through the steps below in order: the first ones bring the biggest gains for the least effort. Check the basics Before touching any settings, rule out the mistakes that cost the most performance: Update drivers … Read more
