Questions pop up all the time about whether Random Access Memory (RAM) needs drivers to run at its best. RAM acts like a super-fast scratchpad for the CPU to grab data quickly, but many don’t get how it really works or what it actually needs. The truth is, RAM doesn’t rely on drivers like other parts do—it just needs to be compatible with the system
M.2 SSDs race ahead in data transfer, making computers fly through tasks like lightning. These tiny powerhouses boost speeds using NVMe tech and PCIe lanes that shoot data faster than most drives. But here’s the catch—this speed cooks up heat that can slow things down or cause trouble if ignored. Keeping these drives cool is key to locking in smooth, fast performance. Dive in to
Selecting the appropriate motherboard size is essential during computer assembly, as it significantly influences the overall performance and compatibility of the system. E-ATX and ATX motherboards are two prevalent standards that often perplex users due to their differences and implications for system configurations. As we embark on unraveling the mysteries surrounding these motherboard form factors, it becomes evident that a nuanced understanding of their characteristics
Welcome to Backlogvania Join me each month as I tackle one game from my backlog, try to complete it in a month, and then tell you if it’s worth playing now, leaving in your backlog, or skipping completely. Not that my opinion means anything, but you’re here. You have now entered the daunting, and traitorous world of Backlogvania! This month’s game is… Game: Ghostbusters: The
Welcome to Backlogvania Join me each month as I tackle one game from my backlog, try to complete it in a month, and then tell you if it’s worth playing now, leaving in your backlog, or skipping completely. Not that my opinion means anything, but you’re here. You have now entered the daunting, and traitorous world of Backlogvania! This month’s game is… Game: Xenogears System:
Welcome to Backlogvania Join me each month as I tackle one game from my backlog, try to complete it in a month, and then tell you if it’s worth playing now, leaving in your backlog, or skipping completely. Not that my opinion means anything, but you’re here. You have now entered the daunting, and traitorous world of Backlogvania! This month’s game is… Game: The Messenger
Welcome back to Backlogvania! It’s the series where I dive into my backlog of games, talk about them and show you if they’re worth playing or not! It’s essentially a really big excuse for me to play all the games I have and to be able to tell my wife “I swear, this is for research purposes!” You know the thing about backlogging is that
One of my favorite games of 2019 was Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. Bloodstained is a 2.5-D Metroidvania that bears more than a passing resemblance to Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. If you’re thinking to yourself: “Wow, what a coincidence that two incredibly similarly playing games would have such similarly sounding titles” then all I can say is “there are no coincidences! Wake up. You’re
The Last of Us sits near the top of the list of my favorite games of all time. From the incredible performances by Ashley Johnson and Troy Baker to the haunting and hopeless score by Gustavo Santaolalla, everything about this masterpiece redefined what I thought video games could and should be. I’ve talked about The Last of Us so much since we’ve been together that
(Disclaimer: This review contains spoilers for The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part II – You have been warned) It’s been seven long years since I first finished The Last of Us. In that span I have played many great games, but none that have had the same profound visceral and emotional impact on my views as a gamer or as a
