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SettingsRay Tracing in Games: When Is It Worth the Performance Cost?
What ray tracing changes in a game, why it costs performance and video memory, how upscaling and ray reconstruction help, and how to decide if you should turn it on.
SettingsFrame Generation and Input Latency: Benefits and Trade-offs
What frame generation does, which graphics cards support it, why it is paired with latency tools like Reflex and Anti-Lag 2, and how to test whether it feels right for you.
HardwareHow Much VRAM Do You Need for Gaming? 1080p, 1440p and 4K
What VRAM does, how much video memory is a sensible target at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, what happens when it runs out, and which settings use the most of it.
FPS and PerformanceShader Compilation Stutter: What It Is and What Helps
Why a PC game can stutter the first time you see an effect, why updating drivers brings it back, and what you can do about it, from precompiling to simple habits.
FPS and PerformanceResizable BAR: what it is and should you enable it
Resizable BAR lets your CPU reach all of your graphics card memory at once. Here is what it does, what you need, how to check it and when it helps.
SettingsV-Sync, G-SYNC and FreeSync: what to use and when
Screen tearing, V-Sync, G-SYNC and FreeSync explained in plain English, with a simple setup order and a checklist so you can pick the right option.
Free tools
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Free toolMouse Sensitivity Converter
Convert mouse sensitivity between CS2, Valorant, Apex Legends, Overwatch 2 and Call of Duty, and calculate eDPI and cm/360. Free and instant.
Free toolFPS to Frame Time Calculator
Convert FPS to frame time in milliseconds and back. See how long each frame takes at 60, 120, 144 and 240 FPS and what it means for smoothness.
Free toolGame Download Time Calculator
Find out how long a game download takes. Enter the size and your internet speed in Mbps or MB/s and get the time in hours and minutes.
Free toolMonitor PPI Calculator
Calculate the PPI (pixels per inch), pixel size and real dimensions of any monitor from its diagonal size and resolution. Compare 1080p, 1440p and 4K.
Free toolResolution FPS Estimator
Estimate how your FPS changes when you switch resolution. Compare 1080p, 1440p, ultrawide and 4K pixel counts and the extra load on your graphics card.
Settings
See allSettingsRay Tracing in Games: When Is It Worth the Performance Cost?
What ray tracing changes in a game, why it costs performance and video memory, how upscaling and ray reconstruction help, and how to decide if you should turn it on.
SettingsFrame Generation and Input Latency: Benefits and Trade-offs
What frame generation does, which graphics cards support it, why it is paired with latency tools like Reflex and Anti-Lag 2, and how to test whether it feels right for you.
SettingsV-Sync, G-SYNC and FreeSync: what to use and when
Screen tearing, V-Sync, G-SYNC and FreeSync explained in plain English, with a simple setup order and a checklist so you can pick the right option.
FPS and Performance
See allFPS and PerformanceShader Compilation Stutter: What It Is and What Helps
Why a PC game can stutter the first time you see an effect, why updating drivers brings it back, and what you can do about it, from precompiling to simple habits.
FPS and PerformanceResizable BAR: what it is and should you enable it
Resizable BAR lets your CPU reach all of your graphics card memory at once. Here is what it does, what you need, how to check it and when it helps.
FPS and PerformanceHow to tell if your CPU or your graphics card is the bottleneck
A bottleneck means one part holds back the rest. Use these simple tests to find out whether your processor or your graphics card limits your FPS in a game.
Hardware
See allHardwareHow Much VRAM Do You Need for Gaming? 1080p, 1440p and 4K
What VRAM does, how much video memory is a sensible target at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, what happens when it runs out, and which settings use the most of it.
HardwareMonitor refresh rate explained: is 144 Hz or 240 Hz worth it?
What refresh rate really does, how it connects to FPS, how much you gain from 60 to 144 to 240 Hz and which settings to turn on to get the benefit.
HardwareHow much RAM do you need for gaming? 16 GB, 32 GB and when it matters
Most games run well with 16 GB of memory, but some setups need more. Learn how RAM affects gaming, what dual channel does and when upgrading is worth it.
How-to
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How-toHow to update graphics drivers safely
When to update your graphics driver, where to download it, how to install it without problems and how to go back if a new version causes crashes or stutter.
How-toWindows settings that help gaming performance
A short list of Windows settings worth checking for gaming: power mode, Game Mode, graphics preferences, background apps, storage and updates, and what to leave alone.
How-toHow to reduce input lag and ping in online games
Input lag and ping are two different delays. See how to measure each one and the practical changes that cut them, from display settings to your network setup.