If you don't remember a time when SSDs didn't exist, it's easy to take for granted how much of a difference they make in modern gaming. Before the 2010s, HDDs, the mechanical predecessor of SSDs, were ...

These are the tools I used to open and install a new SSD into my Legion Go. (Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central) At the very minimum, you're going to need a reliable SSD to upgrade to. I ...

If you want blistering speed from your storage, a PCIe 5.0 SSD is a must-have. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Ultra-fast PCIe ...

Building a gaming PC can be one of the best ways to learn about how a computer works and possibly save yourself some money in the process. It gives you a fantastic foundation for future ...

A SATA SSD may not be the newest storage solution, but there are a few good reasons to slot a SATA SSD into your gaming rig.

Every time I install an M.2 storage drive, I’m gobsmacked at how small and light it is. Even compared to the 2.5-inch SSDs from a few years ago, it’s practically immaterial. And the tiniest ...

We're only just starting to see SSDs that push the limits of the PCIe 5.0 interface, but work on next-gen drives is already underway, with promises of speeds of up to a massive 28GB/s. That's nearly ...

What if you could build a gaming PC that delivers stunning 1440p performance without emptying your wallet? Imagine playing graphically demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 or Elden Ring at high ...

An ever-growing game collection is a problem for your storage, but it might be bigger than we all realised. The June 2025 Steam hardware survey has some interesting nuggets of data that point to ...

Building your own gaming PC is one of the most rewarding experiences for any gamer. Not only does it give you the freedom to customize components based on your needs, but it also ensures maximum value ...

Last weekend, I helped a good friend of mine build his very first gaming PC. It was a great time, and although we hit a few speed bumps along the way (to be expected with any build), the process ...