Author: Christopher Harper

Curious about the ray reconstruction feature being introduced on PC with DLSS 3.5? Today, I’ll be discussing ray reconstruction and all you need to know about the feature, including what GPUs can actually use it with. Before diving too deep into ray reconstruction, we’ll take a few moments to discuss ray tracing and related technologies so the explanation of ray reconstruction makes a little bit more sense, too. You can skip around instead if you like, though! Real-Time Ray Tracing: A Brief So, what is real-time ray tracing? Let’s break it down. “Real-time” just means that frames are immediately presented…

Is PlayStation Portal worth it? Today, I’ll be breaking down all you need to know about the PlayStation Portal and whether or not you should be one of the people buying it. Let’s not waste any time, and dive right in! You can also skip around with the Table of Contents, should you please. What Is The PlayStation Portal? The PlayStation Portal is Sony’s latest PlayStation-branded handheld gaming device. It retails for $199, and is the only Sony handheld that officially supports Remote Play to PS4 and PS5. (PS Vita supports PS3 and PS4 Remote Play, and PSP supports PS3…

Ever wondered “Can AMD GPUs run RTX in games”? You’ve come to the right place! Today, I’ll break down everything you need to know about Nvidia’s RTX technology and if its presence will prevent you from using an AMD GPU. Let’s dive into it! A Brief on RTX and Real-Time Ray Tracing “RTX” refers to Nvidia’s GPU sub-brand for graphics cards that can perform real-time ray tracing operations in supported applications. It stands for “Ray Tracing Texel eXtreme”, if you’re curious. “Ray tracing” refers to a 3D graphics rendering technique where all individual “rays” of light in a scene and…

Are wireless gaming mice good? Are they better or worse than wired gaming mice? Let’s take some time to dive into these questions and break down their answers in proper detail. I’ll be doing exactly that below. A Brief on Gaming Mice First, let’s take a moment to talk about gaming mice, in general. What are the defining aspects of a gaming mouse? A “gaming mouse” describes: A mouse that is optimized for low latency operation. A mouse that may or may not have extra buttons or hardware features. Truthfully, “gaming mouse” is a pretty wide net. And a mouse…

Ever wondered, ‘are gaming chairs worth the money’? If so, you’ve definitely come to the right place! Today, I’ll be talking about gaming chairs, what makes them so expensive, and conclusively state whether or not they are actually worth the money. Let’s not waste any time, and dive right in! Gaming Chair Features Racer Style Design The majority of gaming chairs on the market use a racing seat-styled design. This means instead of a body akin to an office chair, a gaming chair will most likely use a body similar to a car seat, with a wider profile and enough…

What makes a TV good for gaming? What are the most important features to look out for, and how will they impact your gaming experience? Stick around and I’ll be answering those questions below…or skip around with the Table of Contents. As always, it’s up to you! A Brief on TV Gaming Let’s take a moment to talk about TV gaming. Compared to PC monitor gaming, you’re typically going to be sitting at a farther distance with (hopefully) a larger screen. This is the standard around which most console games are designed, but TV gaming can work well on the…

Ever wondered what the best gaming PC manufacturers are? You’ve come to the right place. Today, I’ll be walking you through the best gaming PC manufacturers, ranked according to their pricing and offerings in 2023. I’ll cover all you need to know about today’s dominant gaming PC manufacturers and their offerings before the article is over, so let’s get into it! A Note on Gaming PC Manufacturers and Custom PCs Before we get too deep into this article, I want to take a moment to clarify an important difference in approach taken by some (but not all) of the gaming…

Does having 2 monitors affect FPS? If so, why, and how big is the difference in real world usage? Let’s talk about it! Does Having 2 Monitors Affect FPS? First, let’s answer the core question posed by the title of this article: does having 2 monitors affect FPS? Surprisingly, this isn’t a solid “Yes” or “No” answer. There are actually a few other questions you have to take into consideration to determine the answer to this one. For one: do your two monitors run at the same refresh rate? Pairing two 60 Hz monitors, for example, is unlikely to cause…

What are the best gaming monitor brands? What makes monitor brands or monitors ‘good for gaming’, anyway? I’ll be tackling these questions below, in hopes of helping you find the best gaming monitor for your needs— so let’s not waste any time diving right in! What I Look Out For In Good Gaming Monitor Brands Fair Warranty, Return, and Dead Pixel Policy One of the first things I chose to look out for in this article are manufacturers with good warranty policies, especially regarding dead or “stuck” pixels. In terms of general warranty policies (to protect from out-of-box defects or…

Can you get ray tracing on console? Is it good? Let’s talk about the latest and greatest in graphics fidelity, and what you can expect from titles exhibiting ray tracing in games today. What is Ray Tracing? Ray tracing is a form of graphics rendering where individual rays of light are “traced” from their source to where they eventually land, including complex light bounces due to reflection and refraction. For a long time, ray tracing was a graphical technique saved exclusively for live action CGI and 3D CG animated film due to how graphically-demanding the effect is to simulate compared…