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Priya Raman

Priya Raman

Staff Writer

Writes about NVMe and SATA storage, PCIe generations, endurance ratings and load-time differences for games.

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Mid Class 1440p Build Breakdown

Mid Class 1440p Build Breakdown

This build breakdown analyzes a balanced mid class AM5 gaming PC and explains how to choose the right NVMe SSD capacity and speed for 1440p gaming. See what to buy now, how the parts fit together, and three ways to scale the build.

Priya Raman Oct 9, 2026
Gen5 vs Gen4 SSD Buying Guide

Gen5 vs Gen4 SSD Buying Guide

Deciding do you need a Gen5 SSD for gaming or is Gen4 enough comes down to your platform, thermals, and capacity needs. This guide gives you a simple framework to choose the right NVMe drive for your build in 2026.

Priya Raman Oct 5, 2026
Upper Class Build Breakdown

Upper Class Build Breakdown

This upper class build breakdown analyzes a 1440p high refresh and entry 4K gaming PC centered on the Ryzen 9 9900X and RTX 5070 Ti. You get part by part picks, compatibility guidance, and three ways to scale the build.

Priya Raman Oct 5, 2026
Mid Class 1440p Build Breakdown

Mid Class 1440p Build Breakdown

This mid class 1440p build pairs a Ryzen 7 9700X with an RTX 5060 Ti class GPU and a balanced parts list. See what to buy now, how the pieces fit together, and three ways to scale the build.

Priya Raman Oct 4, 2026
B650 M.2 Slot Buying Guide

B650 M.2 Slot Buying Guide

Learn how many M.2 slots a typical B650 board offers and how to pick the right count, generation, and layout for your gaming or creator build.

Priya Raman Oct 4, 2026
WD Black SN850X Gaming SSD Buying Guide

WD Black SN850X Gaming SSD Buying Guide

Wondering if the WD Black SN850X still makes sense for gaming in 2026? This buying guide breaks down capacity, heatsink needs, and compatibility so you can match the right model to your build.

Priya Raman Sep 24, 2026
High Class 4K Build Breakdown

High Class 4K Build Breakdown

This high class build breakdown centers on the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX 5090 for 4K and high refresh 1440p. We explain each part choice, compatibility, and three ways to scale the build for 2026.

Priya Raman Sep 20, 2026
Is the Lexar NM790 Good for Gaming?

Is the Lexar NM790 Good for Gaming?

Wondering is the Lexar NM790 a good gaming SSD in 2026? This buying guide gives you a simple framework to match interface, endurance, and form factor to your build.

Priya Raman Sep 20, 2026
990 PRO 1TB vs 2TB Compared

990 PRO 1TB vs 2TB Compared

Choosing between 1TB and 2TB for your primary gaming drive comes down to library size, install habits, and upgrade plans. This comparison breaks down how the Samsung 990 PRO in both capacities fits different builds and resolutions.

Priya Raman Sep 20, 2026
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