Aleksha McLoughlin

Aleksha McLoughlin

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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

Asus TUF RX 7900 XTX Gaming OC

Leaked AMD Navi 4X GPU notes reveal up to 50% more powerful than RX 7900 XTX

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

New patch notes have been allegedly datamined which show that the now-cancelled Navi 4C / 4X GPU was seriously powerful.

An MSI RTX 4090 with no AD102 die

Broken and GPU-less RTX 4090s are being sold secondhand by scammers

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

A new scam has emerged where people are selling stripped out RTX 4090s which don't even feature the AD102 silicon.

CPU capsule machine as found in Osaka, Japan

After a new Intel CPU for less? Try your luck with a Japanese Gachapon

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

A viral video has surfaced of a Gachapon in Japan which dispenses Intel CPUs for as little as 500 yen (around $3).

An RX 7900 GRE vs RTX 4070 against a two-tone techradar background

AMD RX 7900 GRE vs Nvidia RTX 4070: which mid-range GPU should you buy?

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

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

Air Head short film

Turns out the viral 'Air Head' Sora video wasn't purely the work of AI we were led to believe

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

A new interview with the post production member behind the viral Air Head Sora video reveals it wasn't just AI that made the clip a reality.

Intel Disaggregated Architecture

Intel boss confirms Panther Lake is on track for mid-2025 release date - with some bold claims

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has doubled down on Panther Lake coming in mid-2025 with some bold performance claims in a recent earnings call.

An AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX against a blue techradar background

The best 4K graphics card of 2025: top options for gamers and creatives

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

Updated Whether you’re looking to game in Ultra HD or looking to push a creative project forward, the best 4K graphics cards are up to the task.

PlayStation Pulse Elite

PlayStation Pulse Elite release date, price, specs, features, and everything we know

By Rob Dwiar last updated

We're bringing you everything we know about the upcoming PlayStation Pulse Elite PS5 gaming headset.

An RTX 4080 Super vs RX 7900 XTX against a two tone background

Nvidia RTX 4080 Super vs AMD RX 7900 XTX: we pitch the new Ada high-end against the RDNA 3 flagship

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

When comparing the Nvidia RTX 4080 Super vs AMD RX 7900 XTX, which powerful GPU is the best one to buy right now?

An Nvidia RTX 4080 Super vs RTX 4080 against a two tone background

Nvidia RTX 4080 Super vs RTX 4080: does the Ada refresh do enough?

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

When comparing the RTX 4080 Super vs RTX 4080, was it worth the wait?

Installing a M.2 SSD in a PS5

How to install PS5 SSD in 2025

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

How to Installing an M.2 SSD in your PS5 is not as intimidating as you think, and we've put together a beginner-friendly guide to help.

PlayStation Pulse Explore

PlayStation Pulse Explore release date, price, features, and everything we know

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Here's what you need to know about the PlayStation Pulse Explore gaming earbuds.

Cyber Monday Xbox Controller deals

Cyber Monday Xbox controller deals 2023 - the best offers still available

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Cyber Monday Cyber Monday Xbox controller deals may be over, but some deals are hanging on.

Nintendo Switch Cyber Monday deals

Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deals 2023 - the best saving still available

By Rhys Wood last updated

Cyber Monday Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deals have finished but there's a bunch of discounts still going.

Cyber Monday PS5 Deals

Cyber Monday PS5 deals 2023 - the best discounts still live

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Cyber Monday Cyber Monday PS5 deals might be officially over, but a range of discounts are still live.

Artwork for TechRadar Gaming's Black Friday gaming chair deals page

Black Friday gaming chair deals 2023 - the best discounts still available

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Black Friday Black Friday gaming chair deals have come to an end, but we are still seeing some fantastic deals on gaming chairs slip through the cracks.

An Intel Core i5-14600K vs 13700K against a two tone background

14600K vs 13700K: how does Intel's latest mainstream chip stack up to last-gen's workhorse?

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Now that Intel's latest processors have launched, we put the 14600K vs 13700K to the test to find which is the best processor for your needs and budget.

An Intel 14900k vs 7950x3d from AMD against a two tone background

14900K vs 7950X3D: putting the best processors on the market to the test

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Now that Intel's latest processors have launched, we put the 14900K vs 7950X3D from AMD to the find which is the best processor for your needs and budget.

Image of the PlayStation Portal handheld gaming device

PlayStation Portal release date, price, features, specs, and everything we know

By Rob Dwiar last updated

The PlayStation Portal is now out in the wild and we've gathered up all the key information on it right here.

An Intel 14700K vs 7800X3D from AMD against a two tone background

14700K vs 7800X3D: which midrange processor reigns supreme?

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Now that Intel's latest processors have launched, we put the 14700K vs 7800X3D from AMD to the find which is the best processor for your needs and budget.

A Seagate FireCuda 540 on a desk

Seagate FireCuda 540 review: showcasing the power of PCIe 5.0

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

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The Seagate FireCuda 540 is easily one of the fastest NVMe drives you can slot into your PC today with blisteringly quick sequential performance, but it comes at a price.

Baldur's Gate 3 playing on a MacBook Pro 16-inch

The Apple M3 chip could revolutionize how we view integrated graphics

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

The recently unveiled Apple M3 chip promises powerful performance boosts edging closer to a dedicated gaming laptop.

An Intel 14700K vs 13900K against a two tone background

14700K vs 13900K: can Intel's new midrange chip dethrone last generation's best?

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Now that Intel's latest processors have launched, we put the 14700K vs 13900K to the find which is the best processor for your needs and budget.

PS5 vs PS5 Digital

PS5 vs PS5 Digital Edition: which PlayStation 5 console should you choose?

By Rhys Wood last updated

Versus We've compared the PS5 vs PS5 Digital Edition to clear up any questions. We'll be ranking them in terms of games, price, and more.

A rendering of the Intel Meteor Lake processor die

5 things I want to see from Intel Meteor Lake – and one thing Intel must finally fix

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Intel Meteor Lake is coming as soon as December 14, 2023. Here’s everything I want to see form Intel’s new chips.

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