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How-To
How to update NVIDIA, AMD and Intel Arc graphics drivers safely, when a clean install with AMD Cleanup Utility or DDU is worth it, and how to roll back a driver that causes problems.
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Versus
Gaming laptops can run AI models locally, but VRAM costs far more in a laptop. We compare RTX 50-series laptop GPUs with desktop cards on memory, bandwidth and UK prices.
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Versus
Can you run local AI models without a graphics card? We explain why memory bandwidth decides speed, when running on the CPU makes sense, and what hardware to buy.
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How-To
Run AI chatbots such as Qwen and Gemma on your own Windows PC with Ollama or LM Studio. We cover requirements, setup, choosing a model that fits your VRAM and checking it uses your GPU.
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Best Picks
The best gaming mice for UK buyers in 2026, from the £32 Corsair Katar Pro XT to Razer's 56g DeathAdder V4 Pro, based on Tom's Hardware's testing and prices on 13 November 2026.
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Best Picks
Two 1440p gaming PC builds for about £1,500 at 13 November 2026 prices: an upgradeable AM5 system with an RX 9070, and an AM4 alternative with an RX 9070 XT and 32GB.
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Best Picks
The best 27-inch 1440p gaming monitors for UK buyers, from a £279 Mini LED screen to a 480Hz OLED, based on independent reviews and prices checked on 13 November 2026.
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Versus
Valve's Steam Machine costs £879 in the UK. We compare its specs, price and flexibility with a self-built gaming PC, using Valve's figures and PC Gamer's review results.
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News
Windows 11 updates are switching on memory integrity (HVCI) on eligible PCs. We explain what's changing, what published testing found about the effect on games, and how to check the setting.
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How-To
Start streaming on Twitch or YouTube with the encoder, bitrate and keyframe settings recommended by NVIDIA and YouTube, plus the upload speed and extras you need.
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How-To
A PC that won't start usually has a simple cause. Work through our checklist, from the wall socket and PSU switch to debug lights, AM5 memory training, CMOS resets and Windows recovery.
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Versus
Windows 11 Pro costs £100 more than Home on Microsoft's UK store. We compare BitLocker, Remote Desktop, Hyper-V and memory limits, and explain why most gamers don't need Pro.
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Versus
Should your gaming PC use Wi-Fi, an Ethernet cable or powerline adapters? We compare the options for UK homes using Ofcom's advice and TP-Link's powerline guidance.
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Best Picks
You don't need to spend much to cool a modern CPU. Our picks, from an £18 air tower to Arctic's 360mm AIO, draw on Tom's Hardware's testing and UK prices on 12 November 2026.
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How-To
How many watts do you need for an RTX 50 or RX 9000 card? We list NVIDIA's and AMD's official PSU recommendations, explain ATX 3.1 and 12V-2x6, and show what to look for.
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How-To
Flux and other AI image models need lots of video memory. Using NVIDIA's published figures, we explain how much VRAM, RAM and storage you need, and which UK graphics cards make sense.
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How-To
An NPU is a low-power AI engine, and Copilot+ PCs need one rated at 40+ TOPS. We explain what that means, why no socketed desktop CPU qualifies, and whether gamers should care.
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Best Picks
Running AI chatbots on your own PC depends on video memory more than speed. We pick the best-value 16GB and 32GB graphics cards for local LLMs at UK prices on 12 November 2026.
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