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Buying a VR Headset: What Matters and What Is Marketing
Comfort, tracking and library size decide whether a headset gets used. Resolution figures decide almost nothing.
Marcus Reyes·3 minAugust 12
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Prebuilt vs Custom Gaming PC: The Honest Cost Comparison
The price gap narrowed years ago. What separates the two now is which components the builder chose to compromise on.
Marcus Reyes·3 minAugust 12
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Which PC Part to Upgrade First
Diagnosing your actual bottleneck before spending, and why the part you want to upgrade is usually not the one holding you back.
Marcus Reyes·4 minAugust 12
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Buying a Microphone for Gaming and Streaming
USB versus XLR, condenser versus dynamic, and why the popular choice is wrong for most untreated rooms.
Dan Okafor·3 minAugust 12
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Gaming Chairs: What Actually Matters and What Is Marketing
Racing-style chairs sell on looks and fail on adjustability. What to check before spending, and the alternative most people should consider.
Marcus Reyes·3 minAugust 12
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Buying a Graphics Card: Reading Specs That Actually Predict Performance
Core counts and clock speeds do not compare across brands or generations. Here is what does, and what to check before ordering.
Marcus Reyes·3 minAugust 12
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Buying a Gaming Laptop: The Numbers That Are Not on the Box
Two laptops with identical GPUs can differ by thirty percent. Here is what causes that and how to find the figure before you buy.
Marcus Reyes·3 minAugust 12
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Gaming Setup Ergonomics: The Changes That Stop the Aches
Monitor height, desk height, wrist angle and the cheap fixes that resolve most gaming-related discomfort without buying furniture.
Marcus Reyes·4 minAugust 12