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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How we test graphics cards at 12DOVE
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware A rundown of our process of how we test graphics cards at 12DOVE.
![Razer Iskur X](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4EVnixvYgrMuYDZp3MSDDK-320-80.jpg)
How we test gaming chairs and desks at 12DOVE
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware A breakdown of how we at 12DOVE test gaming chairs and desks.
![RTX 3090 Ti](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/waN9MJ9uSHPN5tx7uJB734-320-80.jpg)
What is the RTX 3090 Ti's place in the graphics card market?
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware With the RTX 3090 Ti having just been released, we're analyzing its place in the market
![Intel Arc 3 laptops](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pTjVDdqvaBxDp4CkctRtHa-320-80.jpg)
Intel launches Arc Alchemist A-series GPUs inside laptops
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Intel Arc Intel has launched the Arc A-series of graphics inside gaming laptops, detailing the prowess of mobile hardware
![Kingston Fury Renegade PS5 SSD deal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Husi7kb3pa8p3tS2Z85YFA-320-80.jpg)
This PS5 SSD deal sees the Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB at a new lowest ever price
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Deals Amazon's PS5 SSD deals are offering the Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB at its new lowest ever price today
![Samsung 980 Pro PS5 SSD deal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nGX6mx3MK9My3QMb9ex5BF-320-80.jpg)
This PS5 SSD deal sees the Samsung 980 Pro 2TB return to a lowest ever price
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Deals Amazon's PS5 SSD deals feature the Samsung 980 Pro 2TB returning to a lowest ever price
![Intel Core i9-12900KS](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hmwawNeSYRCCsBKX9UN7qV-320-80.jpg)
Intel Core i9-12900KS announced, and it is the "world's fastest desktop processor"
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware Intel has announced its new Intel Core i9-12900KS unlocked CPU as the "world's fastest desktop processor"
![Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/prgRpcS7TZgbLxrhpS2Gnk-320-80.jpg)
RTX 3090 Ti: specs, release date, price, and everything else we know
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
RTX stock Nvidia officially unveiled the RTX 3090 Ti back in January, here's everything we know about the upcoming BFGPU successor
![Patriot Viper PS5 SSD deals March 28](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VZuVinYhEcgHVxvkCavXye-320-80.jpg)
This PS5 SSD deal sees the Patriot Viper VP4300 at a new lowest ever price
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Deals Amazon's PS5 SSD deals are currently offering the stellar Patriot Viper VP4300 1TB at the lowest rate on record so far
![Samsung 980 Pro vs WD Black SN850](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pgGXwp99DtC7e5eRHkBGMk-320-80.jpg)
Samsung 980 Pro vs WD Black SN850: Which top PS5 SSD is right for you?
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware The Samsung 980 Pro and WD Black SN850 are two of the most popular PS5 SSDs on the market, but how do they fare when directly compared?
![Kingston Fury Renegade PS5 SSD deal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Husi7kb3pa8p3tS2Z85YFA-320-80.jpg)
This PS5 SSD deal sees the Kingston Fury Renegade at the lowest ever price
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Deals Amazon's PS5 SSD deals are currently offering the super-fast Kingston Fury Renegade at the lowest price we've ever seen
![AMD Ryzen 7000](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LEmCFJxH6jBLx5hqx7dfoS-320-80.jpg)
AMD Ryzen 7000 series - everything we know so far
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware AMD briefly teased its upcoming Ryzen 7000 series of processors at CES 2022, here's everything we've learned about 'Rapheal' Zen 4 since then.
![Which gaming PC should you buy?](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3TCVUVYXNPVk2jA8qSuuwA-320-80.jpg)
Which gaming PC brand should I buy in 2022?
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware We're analyzing the best prebuilt options on the market to bring you a comprehensive list of which gaming PCs brands you should be watching this year.
![WD Black SN850 PS5 SSD deal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xoimyx6v6gnvqHvDjNw8uE-320-80.jpg)
This PS5 SSD deal sees the WD Black SN850 2TB at its new lowest ever price
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Deals Amazon's PS5 SSD deals are currently offering up the lowest ever price on the stellar WD Black SN850 2TB heatsink model, with $250 off the MSRP
![Ryzen CPU deals](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NpnNwk37wqDV3dqVBq5o4K-320-80.jpg)
Save up to $114 on Ryzen processors with Amazon's latest CPU deals
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Deals Amazon's CPU deals see huge discounts on Ryzen 7 and 9 processors this weekend.
![Gigabyte PS5 SSD deals](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9U76ZXikm7a5JWZkP6hWSg-320-80.jpg)
This Gigabyte Aorus PS5 SSD is at an all-time record low price
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Deals Amazon's PS5 SSD deals are currently offering Gigabyte Aorus drives at the lowest prices we've seen them for yet
![Asus graphics cards](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yP9PuLTde4mNxQBGtReA79-320-80.jpg)
Asus makes its RTX 30 series graphics cards cheaper in several countries
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware Asus has made price cuts to several of its RTX 30 series graphics cards in various countries. Here's what it could mean for RTX stock going forward.
![Intel Arc Alchemist](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HQRKV5HAfF93ix5m8fsPZV-320-80.jpg)
Intel Arc Alchemist gaming laptop line to launch on March 30 after announcement
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware Intel has officially announced an Intel Arc graphics event on March 30, with evidence circulating that the laptops could launch on the day.
![Intel Core i9 12th gen CPU deal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RdFQbmFGwkmkHCoh9yMxYQ-320-80.jpg)
The Intel Core i9-12900K is currently retailing at a new lowest ever price
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Deals Amazon's CPU deals get you a new lowest price on the Intel i9-12900K processor today.
![Best graphics card for Elden Ring](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rVMvw56jjV9eANNeHNkLVY-320-80.jpg)
Best graphics card for Elden Ring - ideal GPUs for top performance
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Graphics cards We're showing you the best graphics cards for Elden Ring, so you can play FromSoftware's newest title in its best light
![MSI MAG Trident S 5M](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GCsYkSyBsMkmyjP6tEqQva-320-80.jpg)
The MSI MAG Trident S 5M is trying something different in the PC gaming space
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware We're evaluating the recently unveiled MSI MAG Trident S 5M and what it means for the budget PC gaming market
![Razer Key Light](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LbLaaKENAMvqrokV7Txj9-320-80.jpg)
New Razer streaming gear announced that includes a wearable mic, audio mixer, and Key Light
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Streaming Razer has officially unveiled a new line of streamer-centric gear including the new Seiren BT, Audio Mixer, and Key Light Chroma
![Graphics card shortage](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/83UUDJAbTEkdX3ND32cqnQ-320-80.jpg)
Could the graphics card shortage be nearing its end?
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware We're analyzing the graphics card shortage to discern how it came about and when it is likely to end