If you ever scroll down the settings menu of any AAA title, you’ll find one common option: Anti-aliasing. Upon enabling it, you’ll get a new list of sub-options to choose from, such as TAA, FXAA, and MSAA. These are different types of anti-aliasing techniques, with each having its pros and cons. In this article, we’ll … Read more
The Nvidia control panel is the software that allows you to tweak and tailor nearly every aspect of your NVIDIA graphics card’s performance, such as color settings, refresh rates, and resolution. Generally, you can access it through the Windows desktop context menu (right-click menu) or the Windows Control Panel. However, many users have complained that … Read more
You’ve fired up your PC for a gaming session, but something’s off. Your GPU fan isn’t spinning, and you’re wondering why. Don’t worry; you’re not alone in this. It’s a common concern among PC users, and there’s a variety of reasons that could be causing it. From software glitches to hardware hiccups, understanding the root … Read more
One of the most annoying things about PC issues is that they don’t have a single root cause. They can occur for various reasons, meaning you have to disconnect all of your PC components and then reconnect them one by one to identify the culprit. But that’s easier said than done, as components like the … Read more
You’re deep into the gaming session and suddenly hear a high-pitched whining sound. As troublesome as it sounds, this is a common issue faced by most PC builders at one point or the other. That irritating noise is known as GPU coil whine, and it indicates that something’s not right with the graphics card. In … Read more
Optimal settings are an underrated factor in getting the best performance out of your PC. You can have the beefiest CPU and graphics card available on the market, but their performance will be sub-par if you don’t optimize them for your gaming rig. One of those optimization settings is the hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling. It’s a … Read more
Ever been in the middle of a crucial task or an intense gaming session when suddenly, your screen goes blank? It’s frustrating when your PC doesn’t recognize your graphics card, whether it’s an AMD or NVIDIA. This is a common issue that can throw a wrench in your day, leaving you scrambling to find a … Read more
Choosing the right CPU is the first and most important step when you’re building a PC, as it determines the other hardware component you’ll pick later. But when you start looking for a CPU, you’ll notice that every single model has a lot of variants that are identical except for the suffix in their names. … Read more
Graphics cards are among the most expensive components of a PC. That’s why it’s natural to hope that they last as long as possible. However, like any other hardware component, they’re not immune to aging, and there will come a time when your GPU will breathe its last. As a PC enthusiast, it’s important to … Read more
If you’ve purchased any AAA title in the last 3-4 years, you’ve likely stumbled upon a new option in its settings menu: Ray Tracing. This technology has become a buzzword in the gaming industry, with powerhouse game engines like Unreal Engine 5 integrating it and Nvidia pushing the envelope further with their DLSS 3.5 Ray … Read more