The Xidax Blog.
Hardware essays, build guides, and the occasional rant from the Utah floor. Written by the techs who build your rigs.
Custom PCs: The Role of Storage and Cooling
TL;DR: What is the role of storage and cooling in a custom gaming PC? Custom PCs give you full control over performance and budget, and t...
Read moreBuilding a Streaming-Ready Gaming PC: What You Actually Need
So, you’re itching to Go Live and show off your gaming skills to everyone on Twitch or YouTube! To make that dream a reality, you need mo...
Read moreBuilding a Gaming PC in 2025: Hardware Highlights and Smart Choices
Welcome to 2025, where PC building is more exciting than ever. New CPUs are pushing insane core counts, GPUs are packing next-gen memory,...
Read moreBuild Your Own Gaming PC: A Beginner’s Guide
Building your own gaming PC might sound intimidating, but it’s absolutely doable – even if you’re new to the whole idea. In fact, assembl...
Read moreThe Silent Gaming Revolution: How to Build a Quiet Gaming PC Without Sacrificing Power
Everyone loves a high-performance gaming PC; the kind that crushes the latest AAA titles or chews through heavy workloads without breakin...
Read moreBest Performance Tweaks for Gaming Laptops (Without Overheating Your System)
Gaming laptops pack desktop-level hardware into slim chassis, so keeping them cool is essential. Xidax custom laptops use the latest Inte...
Read moreHow to Choose the Best Graphics Card (GPU) for Your Playstyle in 2025 (FPS vs. MMO vs. 4K Gaming)
Choosing the best graphics card (GPU) for your next gaming PC depends on what games you play and what you want – high frame rates for fas...
Read moreBest GPU for 1440p Gaming by Xidax
When you’re ready to upgrade your gaming experience, few improvements make as dramatic ...
Read moreThe Best Gaming PCs At Any Budget (2025 Edition)
Looking for the best budget gaming PC in 2025? Maybe you want to know what you can get for the budget you have? Whether you want esports-...
Read moreApex Legends Freezes My PC! What Should I Do?!
When Apex Legends freezes your PC, it’s rarely subtle. One moment, the match is smooth....
Read moreWhat AMD's Computex 2025 Keynote Means for Your Next Gaming Rig, AI PC, or Workstation
Think big by going small. That was AMD’s mantra at Computex 2025, and they delivered in...
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