It’s been a while since we’ve taken a look at any PC hardware, and with the recent release of Nvidia’s 1080 series of graphic cards, I thought it would be a good time to see if an upgrade might be in order. Now that Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality devices are somewhat more common these […]
In part 1 we took a look at Screen Size, Resolution, Aspect Ratio, and a couple different Display Panel types. In our final look at monitor features we’re going to check out Refresh Rate, Response Time, G-Sync and FreeSync, Inputs, and other Misc Features. Refresh Rate and Response Time Refresh rate is simply the number […]
I’ve been building my own PC’s for nearly two decades now, and, as I’m sure many of you have experienced, once people know you can do something like that, you will forever and always be known as the “Computer Guy.” Prepare to be solving all your friends’ and family’s computer problems for the rest of […]
In part 1 we took a look at some basic computer maintenance and overclocking to get more juice for your gaming experience. In part 2, we’ll expand with a look at performance programs, graphic settings, mods, and finally, upgrading components. Performance Programs First things first, a small disclaimer: Using these programs may or may not […]
Being a PC gamer is a double-edged sword. Having so many options when it comes to hardware, software, and peripherals is great, but that also means double (or triple) the potential problems to deal with. Inevitably our gaming rigs will begin to slow down as newer gaming tech emerges that puts more and more strain […]
The Oculus Rift and HTC Vive have had their prices finalized and consumer version specs announced. The industry has patiently been waiting on Valve and HTC to give more details on the Vive’s final price, after Palmer Luckey, Oculus VR founder, somewhat botched the Rift’s pricing announcement. The Vive’s price is now officially $799, and […]
In Part One, I took a brief look at Microsoft’s push to get Windows 10 as widespread as possible in as short a time as possible. So far, they’ve been pretty successful in rolling the platform out, despite growing privacy concerns. For the past year or so, I’ve been predicting that Microsoft will eventually start […]
If so, my first question would be, “Are you a gamer?” Since you’re reading this site, I would assume so, and my reply would be “Resistance is futile.” Now that my one-on-one conversation is over, complete with pop-culture reference, you should probably just give up and go upgrade to Windows 10. Also, don’t think this […]
Yes, the Oculus Rift is now available for pre-order. Yes, it is $599 USD without the Touch Controllers. Yes, it is expensive. Is it too expensive? Well, that’s the question, isn’t it. When the Oculus Rift announced its price on January 6, the Internet had a heart attack; gamers, analysists, apologists, and virtually everyone else […]
In October, I took a look at building a PC for less than $650, and while building a PC on a budget is a pretty typical thing to do, sometimes it’s nice to splurge a bit. Building (or rebuilding) an entire PC can be a chore, but what I, personally, try to do is to […]
As gaming genres, Sim and Strategy have an interesting facet, aside from their own unique mechanics, that other gaming genres can’t really claim to possess: books, and by extension, actual learning potential. Before you start listing out all the Fantasy/Sci-fi books you’ve read which were clear inspirations for all the Fantasy/Sci-fi games you’ve played, let […]
As a PC gamer, graphic drivers are one of those things you just get in the habit of updating, or, at the very least, keeping an eye on from time to time. It’s always frustrating to update to your card to the latest drivers only to discover that some bugs made their way into the […]
