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Vlad Phigod

Tech editor (Hardware & Systems)

A web engineer and long-time PC gamer focused on how hardware and software behave in real-world conditions. Covers CPUs, GPUs, operating systems, AI tools, and games through hands-on testing, performance analysis, and system-level research.

Expertise: PC hardware, operating systems, performance analysis, gaming technology, AI tools, browser and system behavior

Number of articles: 55

Joined: January, 2026

Latest Posts from Vlad Phigod

Nvidia six-to-one AI frame generation
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Nvidia’s next DLSS features will push up to Six AI frames per real one

Nvidia’s most advanced DLSS features, including six AI-generated frames per real frame and a dynamic frame generator - won’t arrive until April and will be…

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Apex Thermal Putty X1 alternative to GPU thermal pads
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Alphacool launches Apex Thermal Putty X1 as a flexible alternative to GPU thermal pads

Alphacool’s new Apex Thermal Putty X1 replaces fixed-thickness thermal pads with a liquid material that adapts to uneven gaps, promising safer and more consistent cooling…

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Global Chip Market
Author: Vlad Phigod,
CPU and PCB prices are next to rise as AI demand squeezes the market, insider warns

An industry insider says CPUs and motherboards are next in line for price hikes as AI companies absorb chip supply, pushing consumer hardware further down…

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Full Path Tracing in Cyberpunk 2077
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Full Path Tracing in Cyberpunk 2077 on RTX 5090 changes everything

A Reddit user running Cyberpunk 2077 with full path tracing on an RTX 5090 claims the technology changes everything, but massive system requirements are dividing…

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Gemini to control Apps on your screen
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Reports: Google is working on “Screen Automation” for Gemini on Android

Google may soon let Gemini do more than just answer questions. A new “screen automation” feature spotted in the Android app beta suggests the assistant…

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4K All-in-One With Ryzen AI Max+ and 128 GB
Author: Vlad Phigod,
SEAVIV unveils AidaONE R27 All-in-One with 4K display, Ryzen AI Max+ and 128 GB of RAM

SEAVIV’s new all-in-one takes an unusual approach to design, moving its hardware into the base to achieve an ultra-thin 4K display, powered by a 16-core…

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SANWA Bluetooth mouse
Author: Vlad Phigod,
SANWA launches a compact bluetooth mouse with a sliding body design

SANWA’s new Bluetooth mouse takes a different approach to portability. Its sliding body lets the mouse switch between a pocket-friendly form and a more comfortable…

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AMD Adrenalin breaks undervolting
Author: Vlad Phigod,
AMD Adrenalin 26.1.1 reportedly breaks undervolting on new GPUs

AMD’s latest Adrenalin 26.1.1 driver appears to disrupt undervolting on new Radeon graphics cards, making previously stable voltage and power profiles crash games and forcing…

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Crimson Desert gameplay depth, story
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Crimson Desert doesn’t really start until the credits roll, according to its developers

According to the developers, most of the game’s content sits outside the main story, with progression shaped by exploration, systems, and how players choose to…

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Nioh 3 PC demo performance results
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Early Nioh 3 PC tests are starting to show up and they’re surprisingly clean

The Nioh 3 PC demo is already being put through its paces, and early benchmarks suggest Team Ninja has delivered one of its most polished…

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The best CPU 2026
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Tom’s Hardware names 5 best gaming CPUs for jate January 2026 – Ryzen 7 9850X3D didn’t make the cut

Tom’s Hardware refreshed its list of the best CPUs for gaming, and the results favor efficiency and balance over raw specs. The fastest chip on…

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