Aleksha McLoughlin
Aleksha McLoughlin served as the Hardware Editor for GamesRadar from June 2021 until August 2022. Her main area of expertise was the PC gaming platform, which comprised buying guides, features, reviews, and news coverage on components and prebuilt machines. She was also responsible for gaming chairs and storage. She now works on a freelance basis while studying to become a university lecturer specializing in English for foreign territories. Prior to joining GamesRadar, she wrote for the likes of Expert Reviews, The Rory Peck Trust, No Clean Singing, Vinyl Chapters, and Tech Spark while also working with the BBC.
Latest articles by Aleksha McLoughlin
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Best PS5 heatsink 2024: keep your internal storage cool
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Buying Guide If you're upgrading your PS5 with a new SSD, you'll need one of the best PS5 heatsinks, and we've pulled together a list of the best ones.
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The best gaming PC 2024: Take the pre-built route to greatness
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Buying guide We're rounding up all the best gaming PCs on the market from budget builds to higher-end rigs ready for the next generation of gaming.
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Best gear for streaming 2024: The best setups for beginners and pros
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Buying Guide Finding the best gear for streaming games in 2024 is no easy task. There are many moving parts and many products to choose from. Here are our recommendations.
![SecretLab Titan Evo 2022](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/azzQz37QNqEmkbdywPg6hJ-320-80.jpg)
Best pink gaming chairs 2024: Add some personality to your setup
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Buying guide Need a pop of color? We're rounding up all the best pink gaming chairs on the shelves right now.
![Best PC controller buying guide hero image showing the Victrix Pro BFG controller and its suite of components](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JFruDkoeTAgiMMFmbN6E9h-320-80.jpg)
The best PC controller for gaming 2024
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Buying Guide We're running you through all the best PC controllers on the market right now
![Best CPU for gaming 2023](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QeJgjFf3dq6gKYyA2A7BUV-320-80.jpg)
The best CPU for gaming 2024: Processing power unleashed
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Buying Guide Before you buy, it's good to get a lay of the land. Here are the best CPUs for gaming we can recommend.
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The best cheap Nintendo Switch deals in Australia - all the latest sales in June 2024
By 12DOVE Australia, Tabitha Baker, Aleksha McLoughlin, Brendan Griffiths last updated
Deals We're rounding up all the best Nintendo Switch deals available right now, with all the latest sales in one place.
![Best PC cases 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8nhEu6hBYNB4cEQL6fG5Kh-320-80.jpg)
The best PC cases 2024: perfect shells for high-spec rigs
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide We're running you through all the best PC case options available on the market right now, catering to all major form factors and styles.
![Razer Blade 2021](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bC4bWXhdK8EqWJu6Xczs8D-320-80.jpg)
Buying a laptop on Prime Day? Check out these 3 essential tips first
By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated
Prime Day Know what to look for, and what to avoid, in this year's Prime Day laptop deals.
![How much should you spend on a gaming PC on Prime Day?](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JTQEzs4yWKrTTroeXWrQRo-320-80.jpg)
Should you buy a gaming PC on Prime Day?
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Prime Day We're informing you with everything you need to know about buying a gaming PC on Prime Day with considerations made to budget, mid-range, and high-end models.
![Samsung S95D OLED TV with rabbit and hat on screen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/W2T56ecD5kdbJX7JTWZYZQ-320-80.jpg)
Buying a TV on Prime Day? Check out these 6 essential tips before you buy
By Phil Hayton last updated
Prime Day With Prime Day coming sooner rather than later, here's everything you need to know when buying a new TV.
![best cheap gaming keyboard: HyperX Alloy core RGB](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YXb2Zyyxrfec4X5q3C2o7j-320-80.jpg)
The best cheap gaming keyboard deals in June 2024
By Tabitha Baker last updated
Buying Guide Hunting for cheap gaming keyboard deals can be difficult considering the bloat of budget hardware available, but we're rounding up our top picks right here.
![Best G-Sync monitors header image featuring the corsair Xeneon 32QHD165 sitting on desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/voooyRqb3LHzkxbGdEYUDW-320-80.jpg)
Best G-Sync monitors 2024
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here are the best G-Sync monitor options in 2023, including 4K screens and budget 1080p panels that'll play nicely with Nvidia graphics cards.
![RTX 3080 PC Deals](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XToBUYByMN9j7wT7Zrj3qR-320-80.jpg)
Best RTX 3080 PC deals May 2024
By Jasmine Mannan last updated
Deals We're rounding up the best RTX 3080 PC deals in May 2024
![The best Xbox One external hard drives for 2023](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZAtnz2WCTV5ycFKpVRP8vj-320-80.jpg)
The best Xbox One external hard drives in 2024
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Hardware With one of the best Xbox One external hard drives, you'll never have to delete a game again
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In defense of Adam Jensen, Deus Ex Human Revolution's misunderstood champion
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Feature Opinion | Not only was Deus Ex's augmented hero misunderstood, he's been forever misremembered
![Acer Radeon RX 7600 graphics card on woodgrain table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZA9nVKnMkkL88aS725NQzk-320-80.jpg)
How to buy a graphics card on Black Friday
By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated
Black Friday We're showing you all the best ways of how to buy a graphics card on Black Friday
![What gaming pc should you buy?](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DvrNR8GW66poaQDTVfgvbc-320-80.jpg)
Which gaming PC should you buy on Black Friday?
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Black Friday Everything you need to know about buying a gaming PC this Black Friday
![Should you buy a gaming laptop on Black Friday?](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m6K4SvvZi787RC8PDULzig-320-80.jpg)
Should you buy a gaming laptop before Black Friday?
By Tabitha Baker last updated
Black Friday We've analyzed previous trends and prices to show you whether you should buy a gaming laptop ahead of this year's Black Friday sales.
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Best cheap graphics card deals in July 2023: affordable GPUs for today's top games
By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated
Graphics cards We're bringing you the best cheap graphics card deals in July as well as our roundup of affordable GPUs in 2023
![Acer Predator Orion 7000 review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HqLkCRyWSX76NRViVwWRJ4-320-80.jpg)
Acer Predator Orion 7000 review: "Nothing short of exceptional"
By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated
Review The Acer Predator Orion 7000 packs in high-end hardware into a stylish prebuilt package, but how does it fare when pushed to its limits?
![Nvidia RTX 4090 graphics card](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NkVNyYQvcvFjU9AGi87XLF-320-80.jpg)
Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series - everything we know
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Hardware The RTX 4090, 4080, and 4070 Ti are here. What's next? and what do you need to know?
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Best gaming routers 2023: top options for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Buying guide Here are the best gaming routers that are available in 2023, with considerations made for all budgets and platforms