For the past two years, Samsung’s 860 Evo SSD has been the best SATA drive you can buy for your PC. Its random read and write times have been pretty much unmatched since it first came out in 2018 (indeed, only Samsung’s 870 Qvo has managed to best it on write time), but despite still being best in class, Samsung are retiring it anyway and replacing it with the all-new 870 Evo.
Installing an SSD in your PC is one of the most important upgrades you can make. Not only do SSDs make Windows feel faster and more responsive, but they also dramatically speed up game loading times as well. To help you buy the best SSD for gaming, I’ve put together this handy guide. I’ve tested dozens of SSDs over the years, and I’ve picked out my top recommendations below. Regardless of whether you just need some space for that all-important game download or you’re about to build a new PC from scratch, here are the best SSDs for gaming you can buy today.
After starting out as a mod for Dota 2, Auto Chess led the brand new genre of auto-battlers to inspire devs including Valve and Riot, then spawned its own standalone game, and now it’s coming all the way back round to the start with an Auto Chess MOBA. So its Dota-inspired characters will now star in a Dota-like game. Our industry is a marvel. But which new genre will begin as an Auto Chess MOBA mod?
Buying a new gaming monitor can be daunting when there are so many different makes and models to choose from, but we’re here to help you find the best gaming monitor for you and your budget. I’ve tested hundreds of gaming monitors over the years, and from cheap 1080p screens right up to 4K HDR displays, and I’ve selected all of my top gaming monitor recommendations below. Whatever type of gaming monitor you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered.
Your gaming keyboard is one of the most important parts of your PC, but finding the best gaming keyboard can be a challenge when there are so many to choose from. But I’m here to help. Having tested dozens of gaming keyboards over the years, I’ve put together this list of all my top recommendations that covers all types of budgets and mechanical switch preferences. I’ve also included a short explainer on everything you need to know about buying a new gaming keyboard, too, including what the difference is between membrane and mechanical keyboards, and what all the different types of mechanical switch mean. Whatever you’re looking for, we’ve got a gaming keyboard recommendation for you.