Buying guides
Short, ranked round-ups of PC hardware and peripherals — mice, keyboards, coolers, cases, chargers and more. What to buy at each price, and what to skip.
Buyer wants to run demanding PC games on the move If the goal is running current PC releases away from a desk, the deciding factor isn't the number printed on the spec…
Ambient noise masks quiet detail in music A crowded train or an open-plan office pushes the noise floor high enough that quiet…
Reader wants Steam games on a TV without building a PC A reader who already owns a Steam library and wants it…
Fast-moving game content on a low-refresh, slow-response panel If fast-moving objects in a game smear into a trail and your shots feel…
Commuting or open-office ambient noise masks quiet detail in music A train carriage or an open-plan office carries a steady floor of…
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Pick your processor and graphics-card tier, add a couple of extras, and it estimates the power your build draws and the power-supply wattage to buy — with sensible headroom.
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Suggestions & corrections
Hardware moves fast and prices change. If a pick has been beaten, or you want a round-up we have not done yet, tell the editors — we would rather update the ranking than leave it stale.
