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Gaming monitors are one of the only good things about PC hardware right now, but one niche feature is underloved
Despite a challenging PC hardware market, gaming monitors offer excellent value, with dual mode functionality being a particularly underloved niche feature. This mode allows users to switch between 4K for visual fidelity and 1080p for higher refresh rates, though current implementations suffer from slow switching and image blur. Improvements in interpolation and integer scaling could make dual mode monitors even more appealing.
This video of a power supply blowing up shows why you should never cheap out on your PSU
A video circulating on Reddit shows a VSP Megamax 750W power supply unit, manufactured by budget OEM Jiumeng, exploding and catching fire during testing. The incident highlights the risks of using cheap PSUs and the importance of investing in reliable components to prevent potential damage to computer hardware or even a house fire.
This week in PC games: survival horror in a waterlogged city, kaiju chaos in a destructible city, and old school GTA vibes in an isometric insurgency simulator
This week's PC game releases include survival horror titles like Feed it. and The Sinking City 2, a multiplayer shooter with kaiju battles called Beastlink, and an isometric insurgency simulator Brigador Killers. Other notable releases span genres from city builders and puzzle games to MMORPGs and visual novels.
Halo: Campaign Evolved's motion blur is terrible. Just look at it
Halo: Campaign Evolved features particularly poor motion blur, especially on handhelds and lower-end PCs, making gameplay a "nightmare" at frame rates between 30-60 fps. While turning off motion blur is recommended and easily done in the settings, the issue persists even at higher frame rates, significantly impacting visual clarity during fast-paced action. The article also touches on the effectiveness of upscaling technologies like DLSS and FSR for improving performance.
Are Pragmata’s hack-filled shootouts thrilling, or fatiguing? How Capcom’s shooter tackles the age-old challenge of blending action with puzzles
This article discusses the hacking mechanics in Capcom's upcoming shooter, Pragmata, featuring a debate between writers Jeremy and James. While Jeremy finds the hacking and collection aspects potentially fatiguing and repetitive over long play sessions, James defends the mechanic as crucial for combat tension and offers examples of customization. Both agree that the hacking is a core element that differentiates the game from a standard shooter.
YouTuber builds PC side panel out of 15 Noctua fans and names it the 'Superdome', cuts temps by 20 °C
YouTuber Major Hardware, also known as James, has created a custom PC side panel named 'Superdome' featuring 15 Noctua fans, which significantly reduced component temperatures by up to 20°C. Noctua provided assistance with fans and 3D printing materials for the project. The creator noted the fan setup is surprisingly quiet and effective, potentially leading them to keep it on their PC despite its meme origins.
Corsair announces new Frame cases, and one comes with a classy wood finish
Corsair has announced two new additions to its Frame PC case line: the 4000X RS and the 4000D Wood RS. The 4000X RS features RGB lighting and a tempered glass panel, while the 4000D Wood RS offers a unique wood front panel option in Walnut or Oak finishes, priced at $130. Both cases are designed for builders prioritizing aesthetics and airflow.
This week in PC games: John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake, and a myth-inspired match-3 game where you combine three dogs into Cerberus
This week's PC game releases include John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, a four-player co-op shooter, and the Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake. Other notable titles are Mythmatch, a match-3 game where combining three dogs creates Cerberus, and Iter-8, a tower defense game with mining elements.
2112TD: Earth announced news
Refinery Games has announced 2112TD: Earth, the sequel to their tower defense game 2112TD. The game will feature a global campaign with 18 missions, new enemies, expanded turret options, and persistent drone systems. 2112TD: Earth is planned for release on PC, Android, and iOS, with a "when it's done" approach to its release date.
