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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: 71

Joined: January, 2026

Latest Posts from Vlad Phigod

RTX 5090 Crysis test
Author: Vlad Phigod,
RTX 5090 takes on Crysis at 4K and 8K

Nearly 20 years after launch, Crysis is still demanding. Fresh benchmarks show how NVIDIA’s RTX 5090 handles the legendary game at 4K and 8K resolutions.

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Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D benchmarks
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs 9800X3D tested in 1080p gaming

Fresh benchmarks reveal that AMD’s new Ryzen 7 9850X3D delivers only a small performance uplift over the Ryzen 7 9800X3D in 1080p gaming, despite higher…

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NVIDIA RTX 5070 performance review 2026
Author: Vlad Phigod,
RTX 3080 vs RTX 5070 – 4K gaming benchmarks compared

A new set of 4K gaming benchmarks from YouTube channel TestingGames puts NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 3080 head-to-head with the newer GeForce RTX 5070 to see…

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GTX 1080 Ti performance in 2026
Author: Vlad Phigod,
GTX 1080 Ti vs RTX 5060: an 8-Year GPU gap, tested at 1080p

Eight years separate the GTX 1080 Ti and RTX 5060 - but how big is the performance gap at 1080p? Fresh benchmarks reveal a clear…

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Why Windows XP runs faster than Windows 11
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Why Windows XP can outrun Windows 11 on identical hardware

A surprising benchmark comparison reveals that Windows XP often feels faster than Windows 11 when both run on the same aging laptop. The reason isn’t…

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Problematic Windows 11 update, January 2026
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Microsoft’s Black January was more than a bad update

Microsoft’s January exposed cracks across its ecosystem. Windows 11 updates broke core features, cloud services suffered extended outages, and a BitLocker encryption case raised uncomfortable…

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Personal AI assistant - Clawdbot
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Clawdbot is gaining attention as a Local, Open-Source AI Assistant with deep integrations

A new open-source project called Clawdbot is gaining traction online. Unlike typical AI assistants, it runs locally or on a private server, connects to multiple…

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Intel Core Ultra X benchmarks
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Intel Core Ultra X benchmarks are in – here’s what the new CPUs can actually do

The first large-scale benchmarks of Intel Core Ultra X processors are live - and they finally show what Intel’s new top-tier mobile chips are capable…

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GTA VI screenshot
Author: Vlad Phigod,
GTA 6 Trailer rumors explode after Rockstar update – What we know so far

A routine Rockstar Games update unexpectedly reignited hype around GTA 6. Fans are now convinced a third trailer is imminent - but the reality is…

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AMD and Nvidia gpus prices Q1 2026
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Most NVIDIA and AMD GPUs are now cheaper than launch

After years of inflated prices, the GPU market is quietly correcting itself. Most modern NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards are now selling below their original…

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RAM upgrade cost 2026
Author: Vlad Phigod,
Why RAM prices have exploded and whether relief is coming

Upgrading a PC has quietly become far more expensive. RAM prices have surged at an unprecedented pace, and experts warn this may not be a…

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