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- Best Midrange GPU for 1440p Ultra Gaming in 2026 — A synthesis of public GPU specs and benchmark trends to help you pick a $500-$600 midrange graphics card for 1440p ultra settings in 2026. Mike Perry · 2026-08-04
- Minecraft on Raspberry Pi via Vulkan: 2026 Setup Guide — How Minecraft runs on Raspberry Pi through Mesa's Vulkan-backed graphics stack, with setup steps, model comparisons, and realistic… Mike Perry · 2026-08-04
- $400 Qwen 3.6-27B Setup: Is the Dual RTX 3060 Claim Real? — A $400 dual RTX 3060 12GB build claims 30-50 t/s on Qwen 3.6-27B. Here is what the VRAM math and multi-GPU bandwidth limits actually… Mike Perry · 2026-08-04
- Custom Steam Controller Startup: Reviving OG Big Picture Mode — How to bring back Steam's original Big Picture Mode look and pair it with a modern controller setup, based on public Steam documentation… Mike Perry · 2026-08-03
- GameSir G7 SE vs DualSense for PC Gaming: Which Controller Wins? — Hall-effect sticks kill drift, DualSense haptics deliver PC feel — pick the one whose feature you would miss most. Here is the honest… Mike Perry · 2026-08-03 · 12 min read
- Best SSD for Raspberry Pi Boot in 2026: SATA vs NVMe Tested — SD-card wear is the #1 killer of 24/7 Raspberry Pi homelabs. Here is the SSD that ends the annual reflash, and the drives that are not… Mike Perry · 2026-08-03 · 14 min read
- Best Budget Streaming Gear for Twitch in 2026 — A $300 budget covers the two things Twitch viewers actually notice — clean audio and even lighting. These five picks earn every dollar… Mike Perry · 2026-08-03 · 15 min read
- Best Classic Retro RPGs to Play in 2026 (Top 15) — A synthesis guide to the best classic retro RPGs — Chrono Trigger to Fallout 2 — plus what hardware runs them well today. Mike Perry · 2026-08-03
- Dual GPU Llama.cpp Speedup: What Actually Helps — Does a second GPU actually speed up llama.cpp, or mainly add VRAM? A synthesis of split-mode behavior, ROCm vs CUDA, and real dual-GPU… Mike Perry · 2026-08-03
- GPU VRAM Guide: Running a 5GB TTS Model Locally — A synthesis of GPU specs and community reports on running small TTS models with a 5GB VRAM footprint, from budget cards to 12GB… Mike Perry · 2026-08-03
- What Non-Gaming Tasks People Actually Run on Steam Deck — Steam Deck's desktop mode turns Valve's handheld into a portable Linux PC for coding, office work, media playback, and tinkering, per… Mike Perry · 2026-08-03
- Running a 26B LLM Locally With No GPU: The CPU Setup Guide — A 26B-parameter model can run on CPU alone if RAM and quantization are matched—here's the memory math, format choice, and realistic speed… Mike Perry · 2026-07-31
- Training an LLM in Swift, Part 1: Matrix Mult Speed — How Swift's Accelerate, SIMD, and Metal stack take matrix multiplication from naive Gflop/s loops to Tflop/s-class LLM training throughput. Mike Perry · 2026-07-31
- Best Raspberry Pi Setup for Home Assistant in 2026 — A 24/7 Home Assistant hub lives or dies by three choices: RAM tier, storage endurance, and cooling. Here is the setup that survives years… Mike Perry · 2026-07-31 · 13 min read
- Best Sim Racing Wheels for PC and Console in 2026 — A buying guide to the sim racing wheels that survive daily use in 2026 — G29, G920, HORI Overdrive, TH8A shifter, and where direct-drive… Mike Perry · 2026-07-31 · 13 min read
- Noctua NH-U12S vs ML240L RGB: Best Cooler for a 5800X — The 5800X punishes weak coolers by clocking down, not by crashing. Here is how the Noctua NH-U12S, ML240L RGB, and Kraken M22 actually… Mike Perry · 2026-07-31 · 11 min read
- Console to Gaming PC: What Changes in 2025 — What actually changes when a console gamer moves to PC in 2025 — frame rates, budgets, upgrade paths, and the accessories the switch… Mike Perry · 2026-07-31
- How Secure Is My Homelab Compared to Big Companies? — Enterprise breaches dominate headlines, but homelabs face a different threat model. Here's how VLANs, TPM 2.0, and patching close the gap. Mike Perry · 2026-07-31
- AI Technologies We'll Realistically See in Our Lifetimes — A grounded look at which AI-driven technologies—drug discovery, robotics, climate modeling, BCIs—are backed by real evidence versus hype. Mike Perry · 2026-07-30
- Did Anyone Actually Ditch iCloud or Google One for Self-Hosting? — Community reports on fully replacing iCloud+ or Google One with self-hosted storage — what actually works, what breaks, and the real cost… Mike Perry · 2026-07-30
- Best Quiet PC Cooling Upgrades in 2026 — Best quiet PC cooling upgrades in 2026: CPU coolers, case fans, AIOs, and the SSD swap that most guides miss. Diagnose the source before… Mike Perry · 2026-07-30 · 12 min read
- Raspberry Pi 4 8GB vs Ryzen 5 5600G: Which Homelab Box Wins in 2026? — Pi 4 8GB vs Ryzen 5 5600G for a 2026 homelab: transcoding, storage, idle power, service fit — with 3-year TCO and the honest recommendation. Mike Perry · 2026-07-30 · 11 min read
- ASRock Arc B580 12GB vs RTX 3060 12GB for 1440p Gaming in 2026 — The Arc B580 undercuts the RTX 3060 12GB on price and matches it on VRAM, but resizable BAR, driver maturity and per-title behavior change… Mike Perry · 2026-07-30 · 11 min read
- LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Steam Deck FPS — How LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight performs on Steam Deck, which AMD desktop GPUs scale best, and the optimization settings… Mike Perry · 2026-07-30
- DIY NVIDIA 3D Vision Emitter: Building One with an RP2040 — Official NVIDIA 3D Vision emitters are discontinued and scarce. Here's how hobbyists use an RP2040 board to build a replacement — and… Mike Perry · 2026-07-30
- GitHub Copilot vs Claude Code vs OpenCode Benchmark 2026 — Community tests pit GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, OpenCode and Pi against the same open model. Here's what a same-model harness test can… Mike Perry · 2026-07-30
- If Your Steam Deck Broke, Would You Buy Another? — A broken Steam Deck raises a real question: repair it, replace it, or switch to a 2024-2026 handheld like the ROG Ally X or Legion Go… Mike Perry · 2026-07-30
- Retro Games With 1:1 Remakes: The Faithful Rebuild List — What makes a retro remake a true 1:1 tribute? A synthesis look at Diablo II: Resurrected, C&C Remastered, and other faithful classic-game… Mike Perry · 2026-07-30
- Best Storage Upgrades for Older Gaming PCs in 2026 — The best SATA SSD for an old gaming PC in 2026, plus IDE and CompactFlash options for retro builds. Ranked, priced, verified. Mike Perry · 2026-07-30 · 15 min read
- Intel Arc Pro B60 vs RTX 3060 12GB for Local LLMs — Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB or RTX 3060 12GB for local LLMs in 2026? Head-to-head on VRAM, tok/s, CUDA vs oneAPI, and perf-per-dollar. Mike Perry · 2026-07-30 · 17 min read
- 3D-Printed Retro PC Case Fits ITX Board, ATX PSU — A hobbyist's 3D-printed retro PC case pairs vintage styling with a Mini-ITX board and full ATX PSU, plus a front 3.5-inch USB bay — files… Mike Perry · 2026-07-30
- Irtysh 32-Core CPU: Is the 30+ FPS Witcher 3 Claim Real? — Claims that a Russian-Chinese Irtysh 32-core CPU hits 30+ fps in The Witcher 3 remain unverified — here's what core count alone can't prove. Mike Perry · 2026-07-30
- Framework RTX 5070 12GB Module: Why It's $1,199, Not $699 — Framework's RTX 5070 12GB graphics module lists at $1,199, a 72% premium over the $699 8GB version — here's why, per Framework's own… Mike Perry · 2026-07-30
- Microsoft Now Recommends 32GB RAM for Gaming in 2026 — Microsoft's Windows 11 guidance now treats 32GB as the safe baseline for gaming PCs, while 16GB remains a workable starting point amid… Mike Perry · 2026-07-30
- GameNative Unlocks Up to 100 FPS PC Gaming on Android — GameNative's Vulkan frame-gen layer aims to smooth Windows-game emulation on Android. Here's how it works, what hardware it needs, and its… Mike Perry · 2026-07-30
- Best Budget Gaming Laptops of 2026: Buyer's Guide — A synthesis of public reviews and specs guides shoppers to the best budget gaming laptops of 2026 — AMD vs. Intel, GPU tiers, and specs… Mike Perry · 2026-07-30
- Best Budget Upgrades to Revive an Old Gaming PC in 2026 — Five budget upgrades to squeeze years of extra life out of an aging gaming PC — GPU, SSD, CPU, cooler and boot drive picks, plus the… Mike Perry · 2026-07-30 · 14 min read
- 8BitDo Pro 2 vs GameSir G7 SE for Raspberry Pi Emulation — Pick the 8BitDo Pro 2 for D-pad-first libraries and the wired GameSir G7 SE for analog-era games — a $45 pair-of-picks guide for Raspberry… Mike Perry · 2026-07-30 · 11 min read
- Is the RTX 3060 12GB Still the Best Sub-$400 AI Card in 2026? — In 2026 the 12 GB RTX 3060 remains the cheapest new GPU that clears the VRAM floor for SDXL, Flux, and 14B LLMs at q4_K_M without falling… Mike Perry · 2026-07-30 · 13 min read
- TCL 27R944K Review: 165Hz Mini LED Gaming Monitor — TCL's 27R944K pairs Mini LED backlighting with a 165Hz panel. Here's how that combination stacks up against OLED and VA rivals for gaming. Mike Perry · 2026-07-30
- Asus Prime Z890-P WiFi Review: Built for Core Ultra 200S — A synthesis review of the Asus Prime Z890-P WiFi: Core Ultra 200S support, DDR5, PCIe 5.0, and WiFi 6E, weighed against cheaper Z890 and… Mike Perry · 2026-07-30
- How Running Out of VRAM Affects Your FPS — When VRAM allocation exceeds capacity, FPS doesn't just dip — stutter, texture pop-in, and 1% lows spike. Here's what the public data shows. Mike Perry · 2026-07-29
- Audio DSP Firmware for the Raspberry Pi Pico: A 2026 Guide — A synthesis of what real audio DSP firmware for the Raspberry Pi Pico can do today — I2S and S/PDIF output, fixed-point effects, and its… Mike Perry · 2026-07-29
- Best SSD for a Raspberry Pi 4 Media Server in 2026 — Best SSD for a Raspberry Pi 4 media server in 2026: Crucial BX500 1TB leads for local libraries; Samsung 870 EVO 250GB and SanDisk SSD… Mike Perry · 2026-07-29 · 9 min read
- Best Streaming Gear for Twitch Beginners in 2026 — The best streaming gear for Twitch beginners in 2026: HyperX QuadCast 2 leads on audio, with Blue Yeti, NEEWER and UBeesize ring lights… Mike Perry · 2026-07-29 · 11 min read
- Ryzen 5 5600G vs Ryzen 7 5800X for a 24/7 Ollama Box — Ryzen 5 5600G vs Ryzen 7 5800X for a 24/7 Ollama server: the 5600G wins on cost when the model fits in VRAM; the 5800X wins on offloaded… Mike Perry · 2026-07-29 · 10 min read
- Cheapest 1440p GPU in 2026: Budget Buying Guide — Sub-$250 GPUs like the RX 6600 and RTX 3050 hit playable 1440p framerates in most titles. Here's how the cheapest options stack up on… Mike Perry · 2026-07-29
- Forza Horizon 6: 8GB vs 16GB VRAM GPU Benchmark Guide — Does Forza Horizon 6 need 16GB VRAM? A synthesis of public GPU benchmarks, texture streaming behavior, and settings guidance for 8GB vs… Mike Perry · 2026-07-29
- First PC Build Guide: Components, Budget & Aesthetics — A synthesis of manufacturer specs and community builds covering CPU, GPU, RAM, PSU, and case choices for a balanced first PC build on a… Mike Perry · 2026-07-29
- Homelab Changes You Wish You'd Made Sooner — Homelab veterans on r/homelab and hardware sites flag the same regrets: hypervisor choice, storage layout, networking, and power planning… Mike Perry · 2026-07-29