Articles by Thiago Trevisan
How much memory does your gaming laptop need?
How much RAM do you really need on your gaming laptop? Not as much as you think!
Why gaming laptops excel at creative work, not just play
Are gaming laptop any good for video editing and graphic design? Oh yes. Here's why.
I’m a longtime PC builder, but this boutique PC taught me some lessons
Here are some important lessons that all DIY PC builders can learn from a boutique builder, and tips on how to incorporate them into your next build.
Best small gaming motherboards 2023: Picks for Intel and AMD
If you're looking for mini-ITX motherboards for your custom small form factor PC, these are your best bets.
Gigabye B650M DS3H review: Affordable next-gen performance
The reasonably priced Gigabyte B650M DS3H is a microATX motherboard with support for DDR5 and PCIe Gen 4, but it sacrifices a few key items to keep the price down.
DLSS 3 explained: How Nvidia's AI-infused RTX tech turbocharges PC gaming
Nvidia's DLSS 3 software is the magic that makes its latest GeForce RTX 40-series GPUs work so well. We’ll tell you how to properly use this software, and the optimal settings on some of today's most popular games.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs. RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon RX 6700 XT: Fight!
Which budget GPU will reign supreme? We put Nvidia's new RTX 4060 Ti, its predecessor the RTX 3060 Ti, and AMD's 6700 XT to the test to find out.
I'm a desktop PC diehard, but switching to a gaming laptop blew me away
Today's gaming laptops give even the most powerful desktops a run for their money. But can they make a hardened desktop gaming enthusiast give up his hoard of gold to finally make the switch over?
MSI MAG B760M Mortar WiFi review: Smaller, cheaper next-gen performance
The MSI MAG B760M Mortar WiFi is able to provide next-gen features like DDR5 and PCIe Gen 5 in a mini-ATX format, all while keeping the price surprisingly affordable.
How to benchmark your graphics card
Even if you aren't into overclocking, benchmarking your graphics card can help ensure your GPU is running as expected. Here's how to do it.
Asrock B650E PG-ITX review: A small but mighty motherboard
With the ability to use fast DDR5 RAM and support for PCIe Gen 5 and NVMe, Asrock packs enough into the tiny B650E PG-ITX motherboard to keep budget gamers happy.
GeForce RTX 4070 vs. RTX 3080 vs. Radeon RX 6800 XT: Which to buy?
The new GeForce RTX 4070 is here, offering scant value over last generation's RTX 3080 and Radeon RX 6800 XT. Which graphics card should you buy? It depends on what you play.
Asus ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi review: A Mini-ITX board for enthusiasts
Asus hits it out of the park with the ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi motherboard. It's pricey, sure, but it delivers a dizzying array of features such as Thunderbolt 4, PCIe Gen 5, and a lot more.
Asus ROG Strix B760-I Gaming WiFi review: Potent, small, and colorful
Mini-ITX boards are notoriously expensive. But with the ROG Strix B760-I Gaming WiFi, Asus finally released a Mini-ITX motherboard for the budget conscious.
MSI MAG B650M Mortar WiFi review: A motherboard for SFF builds on a budget
MSI's MAG B650M Mortar WiFi offers the versatility of Micro-ATX without compromising on features. Plus, its price makes it a good value for those looking to do a small form-factor build on a budget.
Best gaming motherboards 2023: Picks for Intel and AMD
Whether you ride with Intel or AMD, our picks will match you with the best gaming motherboard for your needs.
Are Intel Arc GPU drivers still buggy, or getting better?
After an initial rough start, Intel has released new drivers for its Intel Arc GPUs. We retested the Intel Arc A770 to see how it performs with the new drivers and to see if there are still any bugs to work out.
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX vs. Radeon 6900 XT: Battle of the generations
We put the new 7900 XTX up against the older 6900 XT to see if the next-gen GPUs are worth the hype and determine which AMD video card reigns supreme.