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Free interactive calculators and comparisons for your setup.

FPS Calculator

Estimate expected FPS from your CPU, GPU and resolution.

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PSU Calculator

Work out the power supply wattage your build needs.

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Bottleneck Calculator

Check whether your CPU or GPU is holding the other back.

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PC Builder

Turn a budget into a sensible spend per component.

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Guides

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VSync vs G-Sync vs FreeSync: Which Should You Use?

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PC Gaming Performance Guide: Higher FPS, Lower Latency and Smoother Games

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How to Update Your Graphics Drivers (NVIDIA, AMD and Intel)

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Best CPU Coolers for Gaming PCs: Air and Liquid Picks

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Best NVMe SSD for Gaming: 4 Picks and What Speed You Need

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Best Thermal Paste for Gaming PCs (and When to Replace It)

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Free Tools to Test Your Monitor for Dead Pixels and Response Time

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How to Tell If Your PC Is Overheating (and What to Do About It)

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Windows Game Mode and Graphics Settings Every PC Gamer Should Check

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Best Free Software to Boost FPS on Windows

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How to Benchmark Your PC: Free Tools Compared

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How to Check If Your PC Meets a Game's System Requirements

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How to Fix High Ping and Packet Loss While Gaming

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How to Check Your PC Specs on Windows (No Downloads Needed)

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How to Monitor CPU and GPU Temperature While Gaming

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How to Reduce Input Lag on PC