Hardware
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Why RAM Costs Three Times What It Did: The 2026 Shortage
A 32GB DDR5 kit was ₹12,000 in 2024 and is ₹40,000 now. Here's what happened, whether to wait, and how to build around it.
CPU or GPU: Where the Next ₹10,000 Actually Goes
The answer changes completely depending on your resolution and what you play. Here's the rule, and why esports players get it backwards.
Is 8GB of VRAM Still Enough in 2026?
The honest answer is 'at 1080p, mostly'. The problem is that running out doesn't show up as low fps — it shows up as stutter, which spec sheets hide.
The PSU Is the One Part You Don't Cheap Out On
It's the least exciting component and the only one that can take everything else with it. How to size one, and what the ratings actually mean.
AM4 or AM5 in 2026? The Socket Decision
AM4 is cheap and finished. AM5 costs more and has years left. The DDR4 price spike changed which one is actually the bargain.
Twelve Mistakes People Make Building Their First PC
Not the scary ones. The mundane ones that cost you a weekend, a return shipment, or 15% of your frame rate without you noticing.
Monitor Buying Guide: Refresh Rate and Response Time
1ms, 360Hz, HDR400. Which of these change how you play and which are marketing? A practical guide to buying a gaming monitor in India.
Where to Actually Buy PC Parts in India
Amazon isn't always cheapest and the specialists aren't always safe. How to compare, what to check, and how to avoid a grey-market warranty.
Gaming PC Under ₹50,000 in 2026: The APU Answer
A discrete GPU eats this whole budget. The APU build plays better — parts list, real frame rates and the India costs guides skip.
The ₹1,00,000 Gaming PC: The Sweet Spot Build
Where the compromises stop. Full parts list, the 16GB vs 32GB call, what it runs at 1440p, and the India costs guides skip.
Case Airflow: Why Your PC Runs Hot in an Indian Summer
Fan direction, positive pressure, mesh versus glass, and why an air cooler probably beats the AIO you were about to buy.
Upgrading an Old PC: What's Worth It and What Isn't
Before you buy a whole new machine, there are four upgrades that transform an ageing build and three that waste your money.
Input Lag: Where the Milliseconds Actually Go
From your mouse click to a pixel changing, there are eight stages. Most people optimise the wrong three.
Pre-Built or Self-Build? The Honest Comparison
Building yourself saves money, but not as much as people claim. Here's where pre-builts cut corners and when buying one is the right call.
SSD Buying: Gen 3, Gen 4, Gen 5 and What You Actually Notice
A Gen 5 drive is three times faster on paper and identical in games. Where storage speed matters and where it's marketing.
How to Read a Benchmark Without Being Misled
Average fps is the least useful number in a review. What 1% lows mean, why the test system matters, and how to spot a chart designed to deceive.
Buying a Graphics Card in 2026 Without Overpaying
Import premiums, AIB variants, VRAM tiers and the used market. How to work out what a card is actually worth in India right now.