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How Much Power Do You Really Need? PSU Sizing for Modern Gaming Builds in 2025
Choosing the right power supply unit (PSU) for a gaming PC used to be a simple matter of wattage. But in 2025, with GPUs drawing more power and CPUs offering higher boost clocks than ever, it is critical to get PSU sizing right. Not just for stability, bu
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Are You Bottlenecking Your GPU? Best CPU Pairings for Gaming in 2025
In 2025, modern graphics cards are faster than ever. But even the most powerful GPU can stumble if the CPU behind it cannot keep up. If your system isn’t balanced, your expensive graphics card might be sitting idle during gameplay. This is what’s known as
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What Is the 12V-2x6 Connector and Why Does It Matter for Gaming PCs in 2025?
If you've built a PC in the last couple of years, you might have heard about the controversial 12VHPWR connector that debuted with NVIDIA’s RTX 40-series GPUs. It was a compact, high-wattage cable designed for modern GPUs, but it came with a serious flaw:
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How Much GPU VRAM Do You Really Need in 2025?
When shopping for a new graphics card in 2025, you’ll likely come across a confusing range of VRAM specs: 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 24GB and even 32GB. But how much video memory do you actually need for gaming? Is 8GB still enough? Do you really need 16GB or more?
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Why Frame Generation Is Redefining GPU Performance in 2025
In 2025, graphics performance is no longer defined solely by traditional metrics like core counts, clock speeds, or raw TFLOPS. The rise of frame generation technologies, specifically NVIDIA DLSS 4 and AMD FSR 4, has fundamentally reshaped what it means t
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Best Gaming PC Specs for 2025 (And What You Can Skip)
Building or buying a gaming PC in 2025? You’ve picked a great time. Hardware is faster, quieter, and more efficient than ever, but with so many new parts on the market, it’s easy to spend more than you need or make choices based on hype.This guide is here
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Are PCIe 5.0 SSDs Worth It in 2025?
PCIe 5.0 SSDs have arrived with eye-popping read and write speeds. Specs often show numbers over 12,000 MB per second, and manufacturers are quick to promise next-gen performance. But for PC gamers and builders in 2025, does that raw speed actually mean a
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1440p vs 4K Monitor: What's the Smarter Pick for Your Next PC Build?
There’s a lot to think about when building a gaming PC in 2025, but one question quietly shapes almost every decision you’ll make: what resolution are you building for?It’s not always the first thing we talk about. Most people jump straight into GPU debat
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ATX 3.1 Power Supplies Explained: Why They Matter for PC Builds in 2025
If you're building or upgrading a gaming PC in 2025, you’ve probably come across the term ATX 3.1. It might sound like a minor technical update, but it brings real improvements that affect stability, cable management, and compatibility with new graphics c
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DDR5 RAM in 2025: What Speed Do You Actually Need?
DDR5 RAM has matured in a big way. It launched with high prices and mixed results, but in 2025, it’s faster, cheaper, and much easier to work with. Most modern motherboards now support it without fuss, and high speeds are no longer reserved for high-end s
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Copper’s Comeback: Are High-End Air Coolers Beating AIOs in 2025?
It wasn’t long ago that water coolers felt like the only “serious” option for high-performance PC builds. If your rig didn’t have a 360mm AIO and RGB fans humming away, were you even gaming?But something’s shifted in 2025. A wave of high-performance air c
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AMD’s UDNA Architecture Explained: One GPU to Rule Them All?
If you’ve been keeping up with AMD’s GPU roadmap, you might’ve heard whispers about something called “UDNA.” No, it’s not a typo. It’s AMD’s bold new direction for graphics architecture, and if it delivers on its promise, it might be the biggest shift in
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Will SteamOS replace windows for gaming?
I think it might!But let’s rewind to November 10th, 2015, when Valve first launched the Steam Machine, a compact, console-like custom gaming PC running SteamOS, a Linux-based operating system built for gaming. It was a bold attempt to disrupt the Windows-
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PC vs Console: Is a console enough for serious gaming?
I got into a discussion with a friend earlier today about gaming on consoles versus gaming on PC. He said 'what's the point in buying a PC if I can play games on my console that's half the price?'. I said 'I use my PC for so many things that I probably
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The State of the ‘Low-End’ GPU Market in 2025: Is It Still Low-End If It Costs £350?
Let’s face it - the idea of a “low-end” graphics card has changed dramatically. Just five years ago, you could grab a budget GPU for £200. Now? You’re lucky to find anything remotely capable under £330. And no, the Nvidia GT 1030 still doesn’t count - it'
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Which CPU Is Right for Me?
Today we’re talking about one of the most important components in your system—the CPU, or central processing unit. Choosing the right CPU depends on what you’re planning to use your PC for. Let's break it down by usage type to help you decide.🎮 Are You Ga
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How to Choose the Right Components for Your New PC Build.
Building a custom PC is a thrilling experience, but the process of choosing the right components can be overwhelming. With so many options out there, how do you decide which CPU, GPU, motherboard, and other parts are the best fit for your needs? At Gamert
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Why Choose Gamertech for Your Next PC Build?
Welcome to Gamertech – your ultimate destination for top-quality, affordable gaming PCs! Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just starting your PC-building journey, we're here to help you unlock the best value for your budget. Thank you for stopping by, an
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I'm podcasting!
If you're a fan of tech and gaming, make sure to catch me on the Extreme Gaming Podcast at the usual place you find your podcasts! or just here!
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Should I Buy an RX 9070 XT GPU?
As a custom PC builder, I’m always on the lookout for the best components to give gamers the edge they deserve. In my last post, I discussed whether it’s worth buying the RTX 5090, so now it’s time to dive into AMD's latest offering: the RX 9070 XT. Is th
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The state of the GPU market
Why the AMD RX9070 Launch Might Fall Short — And What AMD Needs to Do to Win Over GamersTomorrow, the much-anticipated AMD RX9070 is set to launch, but I’m left wondering: will it be enough to shake up the GPU market? As a company that thrives on deliveri
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Should you buy an RTX5090?
TLDR: If you're a gamer, no. Definitely not.But you ask, why not? OK here's the detail.£2000 is a lot of money. The end. Just kidding! :) But really, it's a LOT of money. You can buy an entire PC that can play games pretty well for £2000. We sell plenty o
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Gamertech’s Products of the Year
Hello and happy new year from the Gamertech team — Tarl, Martin, Gemma, and Frank! We’ve built many PCs over the last year, and some products we thought were amazing, some offered great value, whilst others were a great combination of both!In the fast-pac
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Let's podcast!
This Thursday 2nd, Gamertech, the custom gaming PC experts, join the Extreme Gaming Podcast to talk tech and gaming!We’ll dive into:The latest trends in gaming hardwareHow gaming tech is evolvingThe latest gamesDon’t miss out on insights from the experts!
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PCs on sale!
We recently had some of our PCs reviewed by techtuber, Tech Check! He thought our config was great and was excellent value!Those 2 PCs are now on sale here
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Tech Check liked our PCs!
A few months ago I reached out to Gareth at the youtube channel Tech Check. The channel is geared around build videos, product reviews and building PCs for subscribers. I asked Gareth if he would be prepared to review a Gamertech PC and to my delight, h
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Gamertech - FULL LAUNCH!
Hello friends,It's been a long journey full of both trials and tribulations, but I am so happy to announce that our website is finished! Here are Gamertech we are so passionate about our goal of delivering top tier PCs at affordable prices that we have so
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A tale of much troubleshooting
About a month ago my PC started exhibiting signs of instability. I started to get random crashes, especially when playing high demanding games like PUBG. I started the process of troubleshooting and if you've never done this before, here's a rough guide.*
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Tune into the Extreme Gaming Podcast this Thursday!
I'm truly looking forward to joining the guys over at the Extreme Gaming Podcast on Thursday, though I have to admit, I'm a little nervous! I've done 20 youtube videos now, so obviously I'm an expert, but I've not done anything like this before! It will