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

The 14900K vs 7800X3D against a two tone background

14900K vs 7800X3D: putting Intel's best CPU against AMD's gaming champion

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Now that Intel's latest processors have launched, we put the 14900K vs 7800X3D to the test find which is the best processor for your needs and budget.

An intel core i9-14900K vs 7950X from AMD facing off against a two-tone background

14900K vs 7950X: Intel and AMD's flagship CPUs go head to head

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Now that Intel's latest processors have launched, we put the 14900K vs 7950X to the test find which is the best flagship processor for your needs.

Corsair TC100 Relaxed

Corsair TC100 Relaxed review - brilliantly budget

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

Great Value

Review The Corsair TC100 Relaxed proves that cheap gaming chairs can be high quality from established brands.

Prime Day gaming headset deals 2023

Amazon Prime Day gaming headset deals 2023 still live

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Price cuts The Amazon Prime Day gaming headset deals have finished once again, but some discoutns are still live.

Prime Day PS5 SSD deals featuring three Gen 4 NVMe SSDs on a yellow background

Amazon Prime Day PS5 SSD deals 2023 still live

By Rob Dwiar last updated

We're rounding up all the best Prime Day PS5 SSD deals that are still live even though the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sales event has finished.

Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 gaming chair deals

Secretlab launches 'Black Friday Prices, Now' sale with some of the best gaming chairs discounted

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

Secretlab has launched its 'Black Friday Prices, Now' sale, which saves of up to $150 / £200 on the latest models from the brand.

Logitech Litra Beam LX

Logitech Litra Beam LX review - dual functionality at a premium

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

The Logitech Beam LX features stellar RGB lighting and a bright LED key light but its functionality comes with a high price tag.

Fire God Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat 1

Mortal Kombat 1 - everything we know

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

Mortal Kombat 1 is out now on a range of platforms. Here's what you need to know, including a look at gameplay and the latest trailers.

Logitech Yeti GX

Logitech Yeti GX review - a great-sounding microphone for streamers

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

The Logitech Yeti GX is a compact and high-quality USB microphone that performs consistently, even though it doesn’t necessarily wow.

Peter and Miles in Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man 2 on PS5 looks to include every suit you could ever want

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Sony has revealed new info about Spider-Man 2 during a recent State of Play event, with a wealth of suits to use around New York.

Pimax Crystal

Pimax Crystal review - undeniably powerful, but unfinished

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Not quite crystal clear

Scorpion and Frost in Mortal Kombat 1

Mortal Kombat 1 review - a definitive new beginning

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Review Mortal Kombat 1 digs deep into the series’ extensive history to deliver the best fighting experience for the franchise in over 30 years.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Star Wars Jedi director Stig Asmussen is leaving EA and Respawn

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

The director of Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order and Survivor, Stig Asmussen, is leaving Respawn and EA "to pursue new adventures".

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D in an AM5 motherboard

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D review: a fantastic premium performer, but its price holds it back

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Recommended

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D processor offers powerful performance for gaming and is decent for productivity, too.

Picross S+

All the delisted 3DS Picross games are coming to the Nintendo Switch

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Picros S+ has been announced for the Nintendo Switch which includes content from all nine 3DS-era titles in the series.

Still from Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2 trailer

Epic Games recruits Charlie Wen, designer of God of War's Kratos, as new creative executive

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

Charlie Wen, who previously designed Kratos from the God of War series as well as many MCU characters, has been appointed CCO of Epic Games.

Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag

Assassin's Creed 4 Black Flag was pulled from Steam because of a "technical issue"

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

A Ubisoft representative has confirmed why Assassin's Creed 4 Black Flag was pulled from Steam.

Jean-Claude Van Damme in Mortal Kombat 1

Mortal Kombat 1 finally includes Jean-Claude Van Damme as Johnny Cage

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Jean-Claude Van Damme has been revealed as a skin for Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 1 after decades of waiting.

Kingston Fury Beast DDR5 slotted into a motherboard

Kingston Fury Beast RGB DDR5 review: pretty and powerful

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Recommended

Kingston Fury Beast RGB DDR5 RAM is some of the best that you can slot into your PCIE 5.0 build right now.

JBL Quantum TWS in case

JBL Quantum TWS review - stellar sound quality and style

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

The JBL Quantum TWS gaming earbuds punch above their weight with solid all-round performance and a competitive price point.

A astronaut in Starfield sitting in a cockpit

Starfield features Skyrim's infinite money glitch - for now

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Diligent Starfield players have discovered that Skyrim's old infinite money glitch still works in Bethesda's latest game.

Baldur's Gate 3 screenshot showing a character holding a lantern.

The Baldur's Gate 3 development team cut this spell because it was game-breaking

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

Baldur's Gate 3 developers have explained the one spell they wanted to add to the game and why it was cut before release.

Ratatan

This Patapon spiritual successor is funded and due to release in April 2025

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

The spiritual successor to Patapon, Ratatan, has been funded in mere hours, and eclipsed its donation goal ten times over.

Logo image of Limited Edition Marvel's Spider-Man PS5 console

Where to pre-order Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 bundle and DualSense Controller

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

We're bringing you all the retailers we expect to see the Spider-Man 2 PS5 bundle, controller, and side plates arrive at.

Asus ROG Raikiri Pro review

Asus ROG Raikiri Pro review - luxurious but limited

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

The Asus ROG Raikiri Pro is a solid high-end controller for PC gaming but doesn't quite stick the landing for other platforms.

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