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Five things I always tell people before they buy their first gaming chair

By Jacob Ridley published

Saddle up I've been testing gaming chairs for seven years, and here's what I always tell people looking to buy one.

Saddle up
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How to use a PS4 controller on PC

By Wes Fenlon, Katie Wickens last updated

Guide A step-by-step guide to connecting the DualShock 4 to your PC.

Guide
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How to stability test your PC

By Katie Wickens last updated

Ask PC Gamer There's no point in having an overclocked system that continually crashes. Here's how to stability test.

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Ray tracing in Cyberpunk.

PC graphics options explained

By Katie Wickens last updated

GFX Understand what graphics options mean, and which to choose.

GFX
Elden ring pixelated monster for ASK PC gamer graphics settings guide

Which graphics settings should I always disable?

By Katie Wickens last updated

Ask PC Gamer These performance-intensive settings have little visual impact.

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What's a good system monitoring tool?

By Jacob Ridley last updated

Ask PCG There are many system monitoring tools to choose from, but one stands out amongst the crowds.

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What are XMP and EXPO profiles and how do I use them?

By Jacob Ridley last updated

Ask PC Gamer XMP and EXPO profiles automatically set your system RAM to higher frequencies. Here's how to do it.

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A lineup of motherboards of different specifications.

What motherboard chipset and socket do I need?

By Nick Evanson last updated

Know your sockets How to pick the right motherboard for your next AMD or Intel PC build.

Know your sockets
A PC full of dust

How to clean your computer

By Jon Martindale, Hope Corrigan published

Keep it clean Follow our tips to keep your PC dust-free.

Keep it clean
PlayStation DualShock 3 Controller

How to use a PS3 controller on PC

By Wes Fenlon last updated

Guide A guide for using the DualShock 3 wired and Bluetooth, from Windows 7 to Windows 11.

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