Aleksha McLoughlin

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Gaming Editor @techopedia | Hardware / gaming coverage for @TechRadar @pcgamer @trustedreviews @GamesRadar @pcguidedotcom @VideoGamerCom @Dexerto @theclub386

Articles

How to upgrade a graphics card

2 weeks ago | techradar.com | Aleksha McLoughlin

Learning how to upgrade your graphics card is one of the most important things that you can do as a computer builder. One of the highlights of PC gaming is the modularity, as soon as your aging video card starts slowing down, you can just replace it with one of the best graphics cards, upgrading your rig significantly. With that said, there are quite a few things to go over before you upgrade your graphics card in your rig.
What is a CUDA core? The Nvidia GPU technology explained

2 weeks ago | techradar.com | Aleksha McLoughlin

Whether you're running one of the best graphics cards made by Nvidia or any entry-level model from several years ago, it'll be backed with CUDA cores. Not to be confused with Tensor Cores (AI cores), which power the likes of DLSS and Machine Learning, we're going over everything there is to know about CUDA cores, including how they work, their history, and how they're utilized.
Nvidia RTX 4060 vs RTX 3060: Ada's mainstream GPU faces off against the budget Ampere champion

2 weeks ago | techradar.com | Aleksha McLoughlin

Compute Units: 24 Shaders: 3,072 Ray processors: 24 AI/Tensor processors: 96 Base clock: 1,830 MHz Boost clock: 2,460 MHz Memory clock: 2,125 Memory type: GDDR6 Memory pool: 8GB Memory speed (effective): 17 Gbps Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s Bus interface: 128-bit TGP: 115W Power connector: 1x 12-pin Slot width: Dual-slot For Best-in-class 1080p performance Under $300 DLSS 3 with Frame Generation Moderate 1440p gaming is possible Against Best features depend on developers implementing DLSS 3...
Faker’s net worth in 2025: How much is the LoL legend worth?

3 weeks ago | esportsinsider.com | Aleksha McLoughlin

Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok is regarded as the best League of Legends player of all time. Faker’s net worth is believed to be around $10 million. Faker’s salary with T1 is around $6 million yearly, and he owns 6% of the company. Despite his immense wealth, Faker lives a famously frugal lifestyle. Instead of buying cars, Faker donates a lot of money to charitable causes. Sang-hyeok owns Faker Tower near his childhood home, and rents it out to businesses.
Who is the best Fortnite player in the world in 2025?

3 weeks ago | esportsinsider.com | Aleksha McLoughlin

The best Fortnite player is Peter ‘Peterbot” Kata. The richest Fortnite player is Harry “Veno” Pearson, who is believed to have raked up nearly $900,000. Fortnite pros are generally regarded for their placement in major tournaments. Some of the best Fortnite teams include Exceed and Dignitas, home to the top three best players in 2025. Have you ever wondered who the best Fortnite player of all time is? So have we.
How does VALORANT Esports work? - The ultimate guide

3 weeks ago | esportsinsider.com | Aleksha McLoughlin

VALORANT Esports is structured around the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT), a global league system operated by Riot Games. The competitive path includes regional leagues, international Masters events, and the Champions finale, where the best teams compete for the world title. Players can progress from grassroots and open-circuit tournaments through division-based matchmaking and Challenger leagues to reach the VCT.
Rainbow Six Siege rank guide: R6 levels, divisions & how to climb

4 weeks ago | esportsinsider.com | Aleksha McLoughlin

There are eight Rainbow Six ranks, which are comprised of 36 levels. While there’s no rank decay, R6 ranks do reset with each new season. The best Rainbow Six Siege rank is Champion, accounting for 0.3% of players. After a reset, everyone starts back on Bronze V, the lowest Rainbow Six Siege rank. Ubisoft changed the game’s competitive scene with Ranked 2.0 in December 2022. Matchmaking is no longer determined by MMR, but by a combination of Rank and Skill.
Gears of War: E-Day release: Everything we know so far

1 month ago | esportsinsider.com | Aleksha McLoughlin

Disclaimer: This article combines confirmed details with industry speculation. We’ll update it regularly as new info or leaks emerge. Gears of War: E-Day is expected to be released by the end of 2025. It tells the events of Emergence Day, exploring 14 years of lore. The game is predicted to retail for $70 for Xbox Series X/S and PC. Marcus Fenix and Dom are the main characters, with the original cast returning. A single announcement trailer was released during the Xbox Games Showcase.
Dota 2 ranks explained: Complete MMR & tier breakdown

1 month ago | esportsinsider.com | Aleksha McLoughlin

There are a total of 40 Dota 2 ranks split between eight different tiers. Your Matchmaking Rating (MMR) determines your Dota 2 ranking. You unlock Dota 2 ranked play by playing 100 hours of the game. Dota 2 rank decay is known as “rank confidence” and is used to keep your position. The highest Dota 2 rank is Immortal, which is held by less than 2% of the player base. The rarest Dota 2 rank is Herald 1, which is only used in the introductory phase.
What is AMD FSR? The upscaling technology explained

1 month ago | msn.com | Aleksha McLoughlin

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