Hardware
Monitors, headsets and the rest of your setup.
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Hardware
28 Oct Do you need a separate microphone? Headset mic vs USB mic explained Most bad-sounding voice chat comes down to two things: how far the microphone is from your mouth, and which directions it listens to. Drag… Hardware
26 Oct Is 7.1 surround worth it in a gaming headset? Stereo vs virtual surround explained Is 7.1 surround on a gaming headset real, or just a label? Almost every 7.1 headset is a stereo headset with software that tricks your ears… Hardware
24 Oct IPS, VA or OLED? Which monitor panel type is right for you Two monitors can share the same size, resolution and refresh rate and still look completely different, because of the panel type inside… Hardware
22 Oct Which keyboard switch type? Linear, tactile, clicky and magnetic explained Linear, tactile, clicky or magnetic? The switch under each key decides how it feels and how fast it fires. Drag a key down in the… Hardware
20 Oct What does monitor response time mean? 1 ms, ghosting and overdrive explained What does "1 ms" on a gaming monitor really mean? This guide explains response time: how fast a pixel changes colour, why ghosting happens… Hardware
18 Oct Do you need a 144 Hz monitor? Refresh rate explained Do you really need a 144 Hz monitor? Refresh rate is how many pictures your screen shows each second, and it changes how smooth fast motion… Hardware
16 Oct Do you need a gaming chair? Seat height, lumbar and armrests explained A gaming chair is a desk chair with racing-seat styling. What matters for your back is not the look but whether it adjusts to your body… Hardware
12 Oct Which gaming mouse fits your hand? Grip, size and weight explained A gaming mouse that does not fit makes your hand stretch or cramp, and no sensor spec fixes that. Fit comes down to two things: how long…
28 Oct Do you need a separate microphone? Headset mic vs USB mic explained Most bad-sounding voice chat comes down to two things: how far the microphone is from your mouth, and which directions it listens to. Drag… Hardware
26 Oct Is 7.1 surround worth it in a gaming headset? Stereo vs virtual surround explained Is 7.1 surround on a gaming headset real, or just a label? Almost every 7.1 headset is a stereo headset with software that tricks your ears… Hardware
24 Oct IPS, VA or OLED? Which monitor panel type is right for you Two monitors can share the same size, resolution and refresh rate and still look completely different, because of the panel type inside… Hardware
22 Oct Which keyboard switch type? Linear, tactile, clicky and magnetic explained Linear, tactile, clicky or magnetic? The switch under each key decides how it feels and how fast it fires. Drag a key down in the… Hardware
20 Oct What does monitor response time mean? 1 ms, ghosting and overdrive explained What does "1 ms" on a gaming monitor really mean? This guide explains response time: how fast a pixel changes colour, why ghosting happens… Hardware
18 Oct Do you need a 144 Hz monitor? Refresh rate explained Do you really need a 144 Hz monitor? Refresh rate is how many pictures your screen shows each second, and it changes how smooth fast motion… Hardware
16 Oct Do you need a gaming chair? Seat height, lumbar and armrests explained A gaming chair is a desk chair with racing-seat styling. What matters for your back is not the look but whether it adjusts to your body… Hardware
12 Oct Which gaming mouse fits your hand? Grip, size and weight explained A gaming mouse that does not fit makes your hand stretch or cramp, and no sensor spec fixes that. Fit comes down to two things: how long…