I treat LANs and weekend tournaments like modular engineering challenges: how do I carry everything I need, set up quickly, and avoid the cable spaghetti that turns a hyped game night into a frantic troubleshooting session? Over the years I’ve iterated on a carry system that fits in one backpack,...
I spent the last two weeks pushing an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X through a mix of real-world creative...
I’ve bought my fair share of mice, pads, and headsets — some were instant upgrades, others were...
When I build or tune a gaming PC, one of the questions that comes up again and again is: Do I...
I’ve spent years dissecting the invisible chessboard that is Dota 2 map control. It’s not just...
When I first started tinkering with GPUs, I treated thermal paste like an afterthought — a dab of...
I’ve spent years swapping between every kind of controller I could get my hands on — stock Xbox...
When I set out to tune my mouse DPI and sensitivity for pixel-perfect aim in CS2, I treated it like any other optimization: measure, iterate, and test in the real world. This isn’t magic — it’s deliberate practice paired with the right settings. Below I’ll walk you through the exact things I tune, why they matter, and step-by-step tests and drills I use to turn settings into consistent,...
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I build competitive rigs for a living — not just fast ones, but machines that stay quiet under pressure so I can focus on callouts and crosshair placement without a noisy distraction. Below I walk you through a practical, step-by-step guide to building a quiet, budget esports PC that still performs at tournament level. I’ll share specific part suggestions, acoustic tricks, and tuning steps I...
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I upgraded my PS5 storage last year and learned a lot the hard way — from buying a drive that technically met Sony’s specs but didn’t fit once a heatsink was added, to nearly losing a day of gaming because I hadn’t backed up my save data. If you’ve been holding off on expanding your PS5’s SSD because the choices and caveats are confusing, this guide cuts through the noise. I’ll walk...
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I ran a practical RAM benchmarking series to answer a question I get asked a lot: does faster memory reduce stutter in Cyberpunk 2077 and other big RPGs? As someone who obsessively tunes rigs for smoother, more responsive gameplay, I wanted a clear, repeatable look at how memory frequency and timings affect both average FPS and the kinds of microstutters that actually ruin immersion.Why this...
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I used to think raw aim and mechanical skill were the whole story behind a dominant squad. Then I spent a season on a semi-pro team where we lost a crucial match because nobody called the spike plant timer. That one oversight taught me a lesson every player should learn: communication is a skill you can train, and practicing specific drills will improve your teamplay far faster than random scrims...
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I’ve spent countless hours chasing single-digit ping across different routers, ISPs, and gaming rigs. If you’re trying to squeeze every millisecond out of your connection in online shooters, you’re in the right place. Below I’ll walk through the practical, tested steps I use to optimize routers and networks specifically for the lowest possible ping. This is hands-on stuff—no fluff—so...
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I’ve spent hundreds of hours tweaking monitors, swapping panels, and testing settings to squeeze every advantage in Valorant. If you’re chasing crisp enemy silhouettes, smooth tracking, and predictable visuals that don’t lie to your eyes, your monitor settings matter as much as your crosshair placement. Below I break down the concrete settings I use and recommend — color, refresh rate,...
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