Articles by Aleksha McLoughlin, Contributor

Aleksha McLoughlin is an experienced hardware writer. She was previously the Hardware Editor for TechRadar Gaming until September 2023. During this time, she looked after buying guides and wrote hardware reviews, news, and features. She has also contributed hardware content to the likes of PC Gamer, Trusted Reviews, Dexerto, Expert Reviews, and Android Central. When she isn't working, you'll often find her in mosh pits at metal gigs and festivals or listening to whatever new black and death metal has debuted that week.

Articles by: Aleksha McLoughlin

Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen 9 review: a solid if unspectacular 1080p gaming laptop

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 3 July 24

The Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen 9 impresses with solid 1080p performance and good build quality, but has a few drawbacks for its price that means it's not as encompassing as it could have been.

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AMD’s new FSR 3.1 loses first round fight to Nvidia DLSS in battle of the frame rate boosters

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 3 July 24

Despite improvements with AMD's FSR 3.1 update, it still lags behind Nvidia's DLSS 3.7 for overall image quality.

A mockup of an AMD Ryzen 9000-series processor

AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs are getting a nifty trick to help enthusiasts get the best out of the next-gen chips

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 2 July 24

Curve Shaper is coming to AMD's Curve Optimizer feature with the Ryzen 9000 series of processors.

An Intel Core i9-14900K slotted into a motherboard

Leaked Intel Arrow Lake benchmark hints at a seriously promising mid-range CPU

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 2 July 24

Purported mid-range Arrow Lake CPU is seemingly 20% faster than Intel's current top dog Core i9 chip.

A laptop with the Windows 11 desktop on screen, glowing, while on a work desk

Windows 11 runs into more trouble as Microsoft halts rollout of new features in testing

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 2 July 24

Microsoft has paused the latest batch of Windows 11 features due to testers flagging up some evidently serious problems.

Intel Arrow Lake leak suggests big changes for next-gen CPUs including shifting up a gear to faster RAM

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 2 July 24

Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs are rumored to run with a total of 32 PCIe lanes and drop support for DDR4 memory.

Latest Windows 11 update resumes rollout as Microsoft deals with nasty reboot bug – but some unlucky users have found their taskbar is now broken

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 1 July 24

Microsoft has taken out the taskbar now, sadly - so be careful around this preview update.

Best capture cards in 2024

By Rhys Wood last updated 28 June 24

Our guide to the best capture cards available right now, with options for both console and PC gamers.

HP Omen 45L (2024) review: a pricey but seriously powerful gaming PC

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 26 June 24

Recommended

The new HP Omen 45L largely impresses with its powerful hardware, sleek case, and easy toolless customizability.

Stormforce Prism review: a powerful and compact gaming PC with some flaws

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 19 June 24

The Stormforce Prism is a solid and compact gaming PC with some neat design decisions, but there are compromises here.

AI-equipped laptops are displayed at the MSI booth during Computex 2024

These are the best laptops announced at Computex 2024

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 7 June 24

Computex 2024 I'm rounding up all the best laptops showcased at Computex 2024 from gaming powerhouses to leading productivity builds.

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AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 leak shows a laptop CPU that’s 20% more powerful than its predecessor – and way faster for graphics

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 7 June 24

Purported benchmarks have surfaced showing the HX 370 is 20% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS.

G.Skill shows off fastest ever DDR5 RAM that hits incredible speeds at Computex 2024

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 6 June 24

G.Skill has reached new overclocking heights with its latest DDR5 RAM kits at Computex 2024.

Cougar shows off new gaming PC cases at Computex 2024 – and one has a turntable inside

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 6 June 24

Cougar has revealed its FV270 PC case which features a miniature RGB turntable inside for displaying objects.

Asus ROG Mjolnir uninterruptible power supply is shown off at Computex 2024 and it's an absolute unit

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 5 June 24

Asus has officially revealed the ROG Mjolnir at Computex 2024, a hefty UPS solution.

MSI Vector 17 HX: an outdated design can't stop a powerhouse laptop

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 5 June 24

The MSI Vector 17 HX may not be as sleek or striking as some of its rivals, but this laptop has power where it counts.

Lexar reveals incredibly fast SSDs, RAM and other storage innovations at Computex 2024

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 4 June 24

Lexar has announced its new line-up of storage solutions and RAM at Computex 2024, including PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDs.

AMD announces new X870 and X870E motherboards for new Ryzen 9000 CPUs

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 4 June 24

Computex 2024 AMD has announced two new chipsets, X870 and X870E, for its new Ryzen 9000 processor generation, and they're backwards compatible.

AM4 is alive and well as AMD announces Ryzen 5000XT CPUs at Computex 2024

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 4 June 24

Computex 2024 AMD has revealed new Ryzen 5000 chipsets for the AM4 socket with max boost speeds up to 4.8 GHz.

Acer Predator Triton 17 X: a premium gaming laptop that packs a punch

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 4 June 24

Recommended

Acer's Predator Triton 17 X is an incredibly powerful, no-compromise gaming laptop that lacks battery life as you might expect.

Here are all the new Lian-Li gaming PC cases announced at Computex 2024

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 3 June 24

A wealth of new Lian-Li gaming PC cases have been revealed at Computex 2024, with fresh options for different form factors.

Here are all the new Asus gaming laptops announced at Computex 2024

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 3 June 24

Asus has announced new Tuf Gaming and ROG Zephyrus laptops at Computex 2024. Here's all the details you need.

Best PS4 accessories in 2024

By Dashiell Wood last updated 28 May 24

Buying Guide We're rounding up all the best PS4 accessories available right now including headsets, controllers, VR peripherals, additional storage, and more.

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RX 7900 GRE vs RTX 4070 Super: which premium midrange GPU is right for you?

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 26 May 24

We put the RX 7900 GRE vs RTX 4070 Super in a series of grueling tests to help you find the best midrange graphics card for your needs and budget.

Microsoft unveils new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro on a stage

Here are all the Qualcomm Snapdragon X AI laptops announced at Microsoft's 'AI Era' event

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 21 May 24

Microsoft has revealed a range of new laptops in partnership with several big names in the computing industry, with the first proper look at the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite SoC as well.

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