Category: PC Guides

Graphics card comparison made simple: compare VRAM, generation, features and resolution targets, with examples from GPUs in our own gaming PC range.

RAM for gaming PC builds explained: how much memory you need, DDR4 vs DDR5, why two sticks beat one and how speed settings affect your games.

Thermal paste for CPU explained: what it does, how much to use, how to apply it step by step and the safety checks to follow before you open your PC.

What graphics card is in the Xbox Series X? It uses a custom AMD RDNA 2 based GPU with 52 compute units. See the specs and how PC graphics cards compare.

CPU facts for PC gamers: learn what cores, threads, clock speed and cache do, how a processor affects games and what model names like X3D and KF mean.

Graphics card benchmarks explained: learn what average FPS and 1% lows mean, how resolution and settings change results, and how to run fair tests at home.

Graphics card fans not spinning? Find out when it is normal, the common causes, safe checks you can make at home and when to ask for help with your PC.

Is a GPU a graphics card? Learn the difference between the GPU chip and the full graphics card, how integrated graphics fit in, and why the terms overlap.

How much does a gaming PC cost? See clear price bands from our own range, from £189 entry systems to £4,400 flagship builds, and what each level offers.

What is a gaming PC? Learn the key parts, how it differs from a console or office PC, and how to choose a first system that suits your games and budget.