Step-by-step guides to choosing parts, building, upgrading and fixing a gaming PC.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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8GB cards still run most games, but recent testing shows them falling behind in new releases, especially with ray tracing. Here's how much VRAM to buy for 1080p, 1440p and 4K.
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A step-by-step UK beginner's guide to building a gaming PC, from checking compatibility and power to the first boot, BIOS settings and installing Windows 11.
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A new graphics card is still the upgrade most people feel first, but DDR5 prices have changed the case for a full platform swap. Here is how to decide what to change, what to keep, and how to do it safely.
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32GB is still the sensible default for a new gaming PC, but DDR5 has roughly trebled in price in a year. Here is how much memory to buy in the UK, what speed to aim for, and when DDR4 is the rational choice.
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