Console optimization is holding PC gaming back more than you think
…The problem is console-level performance targets You can't blame your PC when most games use consoles as the baseline Most AAA titles that we play today are developed with consoles…
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PC gamers are leaving 20-30% performance on the table with this one setting
…Leaving XMP/EXPO disabled means you are intentionally leaving up to 20 to 30% of your CPU's performance on the table. It is the single most common mistake in PC gaming…
I change these 5 GPU settings on every new PC for maximum performance, and you should too
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That BIOS performance tweak is probably making your PC feel worse, not better
Ty Sherback May 8, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT His love of PCs and their components was born out of trying to squeeze every ounce of performance out of the family computer…
Most people misread PC component specs, and it's costing them money
Ty Sherback Mar 27, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT His love of PCs and their components was born out of trying to squeeze every ounce of performance out of the family computer…
I'm making these 4 PC tweaks non-negotiable before summer heat arrives
…What most users don't realize, however, is that you don't really have to trade your PC's peak performance just because the weather changed. Since I don't wish to…
After years of PC gaming, I realized my PS5 still gets one thing right
…That's what frustrates me the most about modern PC gaming. You can spend thousands of dollars on an RTX 5090 build and still run into performance issues because the PC version…
I stopped using PC optimization apps after learning what actually slows down Windows
…Related 7 quick things I did that instantly sped up my Windows PC It doesn't take a lot to speed up your PC Check for performance bottlenecks Overheating is one of…
Gaming PC running hot? A custom fan curve just unlocked performance you already paid for
…You paid for performance, and keeping the fans at default isn't giving you optimal cooling for your PC. Related I look for only one thing when I buy PC fans, and…
I change these 4 BIOS settings on every PC I build, and they make a real difference
…Related You have probably never updated your BIOS — that's why your PC is struggling Don't willingly skip performance, stability, and security updates for your PC Enable XMP/EXPO to get…