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PC graphics settings explained: what each option does and what it costs
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Ten steps to more FPS in PC games, from the ones that help most to the least: monitor cable, drivers, power settings, resolution, upscaling and graphics settings.
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High ping and lag in online games: what causes them and how to reduce them
The difference between ping, packet loss and low FPS, how to measure them, and which network changes reduce lag: cable, Wi-Fi, servers, downloads and your router.
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Gaming4 min read
PC graphics settings explained: what each option does and what it costs
Shadows, anti-aliasing, upscaling, V-Sync, ambient occlusion, textures, ray tracing… What each game graphics setting does and which to lower first.
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How to increase FPS on PC: fixes ranked from biggest to smallest impact
Ten steps to more FPS in PC games, from the ones that help most to the least: monitor cable, drivers, power settings, resolution, upscaling and graphics settings.
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High ping and lag in online games: what causes them and how to reduce them
The difference between ping, packet loss and low FPS, how to measure them, and which network changes reduce lag: cable, Wi-Fi, servers, downloads and your router.
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Minimum vs recommended system requirements: what they really mean
What each line of a game's requirements means — CPU, GPU, RAM, storage, DirectX — and what experience to expect at minimum versus recommended specs.