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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
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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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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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
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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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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News
NVIDIA's RTX Spark chip is coming to compact Windows desktops from GIGABYTE and MSI, with up to 128GB of shared memory. We explain what's confirmed, what UK pricing exists and what it means for PC builders.
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How-To
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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How-To
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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Best Picks
Under £1,200, our pick spends on a 16GB Radeon RX 9060 XT rather than DDR5, at about £1,128. We compare it with an AM5 build and an RX 9070 stretch build at 12 November 2026 prices.
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Versus
The RX 9070 XT and RTX 5070 Ti are level in raster games, but the GeForce cost about 48% more in the UK on 12 November 2026. We set out TechSpot's and Tom's Hardware's opposing verdicts.
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Versus
The Radeon RX 9070 is cheaper in the UK, has 16GB of VRAM and wins most raster tests, while the RTX 5070 leads in ray tracing and upscaling. We compare published testing and UK prices.
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Best Picks
At 12 November 2026 prices, £800 buys a capable 1080p gaming PC only on AM4 with DDR4. Our build pairs a Ryzen 5 5500F with an Arc B570 for about £792, with safer and faster alternatives.
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News
UK PC part prices have risen all autumn, so Black Friday "was" prices mean less than usual. We give dated price anchors for graphics cards, CPUs, RAM and SSDs, and explain which parts are worth buying in the sales.
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