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PC gaming guides.

Straightforward answers about FPS, hardware, bottlenecks, compatibility and upgrading your gaming PC.

FPS & PERFORMANCE

FPS & Performance

What is a good FPS for PC gaming?Read guide →Why is my FPS lower than expected?Read guide →FPS vs refresh rate: what is the difference?Read guide →How much does resolution affect FPS?Read guide →What are 1% lows in gaming?Read guide →

GPU GUIDES

GPU Guides

How do I choose the right graphics card?Read guide →How do I know if my GPU is the bottleneck?Read guide →How much VRAM do I need?Read guide →Do I need a new PSU for a GPU upgrade?Read guide →Will a new GPU fit in my case?Read guide →

CPU GUIDES

CPU Guides

What makes a CPU good for gaming?Read guide →What is a CPU bottleneck?Read guide →Will a CPU upgrade need a new motherboard?Read guide →Should I upgrade my CPU or GPU first?Read guide →

RAM GUIDES

RAM Guides

How much RAM do I need for gaming?Read guide →DDR4 vs DDR5 for gamingRead guide →Does RAM speed affect gaming FPS?Read guide →Why does dual-channel RAM matter?Read guide →

PC UPGRADE GUIDES

PC Upgrade Guides

What PC part should I upgrade first?Read guide →How much PSU headroom should I have?Read guide →How do I check motherboard compatibility?Read guide →When do I need a better CPU cooler?Read guide →

BENCHMARK HELP

Benchmark Help

What does the FrameForecast browser benchmark test?Read guide →How accurate is a browser PC benchmark?Read guide →How should I prepare my PC for a benchmark?Read guide →Can I run the benchmark on a phone?Read guide →