Game Settings

Get Valorant running smoothly on a budget laptop or old desktop. Complete low-end settings guide with FPS targets by hardware tier and integrated graphics tips.

Best CS2 settings 2026 — full competitive settings template with exact values, sub-tick FPS targets explained, launch options for FPS and stutter reduction, 4:3 stretched resolution debate, NVIDIA/AMD Control Panel optimisations, network rate settings, and the minimum hardware for stable 300 FPS.

CS2 low-end PC settings guide — the correct Global Shadow Quality, Shader Detail, and resolution settings push GTX 1060-class hardware past 100 FPS at 1080p. Covers launch options, the Source 2 shader pre-compilation issue, and the minimum spec for competitive 128-tick play.

Best handheld gaming PC 2026 buyer guide — full comparison of Steam Deck OLED, ROG Ally X and Legion Go covering specs, performance, battery life, total cost of ownership, and clear winner recommendations for six buyer types. Find out which handheld gaming PC is right for your game library, OS preference and budget.

Twenty practical handheld gaming PC tips for Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Legion Go — covering FPS caps, TDP tuning, resolution tricks, battery life hacks, SteamOS-specific tweaks, and Windows power management. Apply these to get more from every charge.

Lenovo Legion Go beginners guide 2026 — complete setup from unboxing to first game: Legion Space performance modes (Quiet, Balanced, Performance, Custom) with TDP values, detachable controller setup and mouse mode, 8.8-inch QHD+ display tips, battery life expectations, stylus use cases, docked mode via USB-C, and fixes for common Legion Go issues.

Best ROG Ally accessories 2026 — essential add-ons covering cases (ROG official, JSAUX, tomtoc), docks (ROG 65W Charger Dock, third-party USB-C hubs), charging requirements (65W USB-C PD minimum), microSD cards, cooling stands, external controllers, the ROG XG Mobile eGPU, screen protectors, and which Steam Deck accessories are cross-compatible.

Elden Ring runs at a stable 60 FPS on the ROG Ally at Medium settings. Here are the exact graphics settings, Armoury Crate profile, and Turbo mode tips for the best experience.

Best ROG Ally games 2026 — 40 must-play titles covering Xbox Game Pass exclusives (Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5, Hi-Fi Rush), Steam games with ROG Ally settings and FPS expectations (Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, BG3), anti-cheat games that only work on Windows (Valorant, Fortnite, Destiny 2), performance showcase titles, cozy games, and battery optimization by game type.

ROG Ally beginners guide 2026 — complete setup from unboxing to first game: Windows first-boot tips, Armoury Crate SE performance modes (Silent, Performance, Turbo) with TDP values, Xbox Game Pass integration, driver installation, battery optimisation, thermal management, microSD card setup, and fixes for common ROG Ally problems.