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 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
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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
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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 RTX 3060 PC deals in July 2023
By Jasmine Mannan last updated
Deals We're rounding up the best RTX 3060 PC deals in July 2023
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Best RTX 3050 PC deals in July 2023
By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated
Deals We're rounding up all the best RTX 3050 PC deals available in July 2023 in the US and the UK
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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
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Where to buy RTX 3080 Ti: prices and stock updates in July 2023
By Jasmine Mannan last updated
Deals We're showing you where to buy RTX 3080 Ti GPUs in July
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Where to buy RTX 3060 and RTX 3060 Ti: stock updates in July 2023
By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated
Deals We're comparing prices at major online retailers to help you know where to buy RTX 3060 and RTX 3060 Ti stock today
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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?
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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
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Here's how you can win a custom DEATH STRANDING PC for the definitive experience
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Sponsored Win a stellar XeSS-ready rig with The Future Games Show!
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Crucial P3 Plus 4TB review: "Excellent value for money, though unexciting"
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Review The Crucial P3 Plus 4TB is a decent performing Gen 4.0 NVMe SSD which holds its own where it matters most, even if it doesn't exactly set the world on fire in the process
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UFC 279 PPV live stream: how to watch Chimaev vs. Diaz online
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
How to watch We're showing you how to watch tonight's UFC 279 PPV live stream where you are in the world
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Hori Fighting Stick Alpha review: "Ready for the next round of competitive play"
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Review The Hori Fighting Stick Alpha succeeds in being a fully featured fight stick for the PS5 and PC with responsive buttons, a stellar stick, and a customizable nature befitting the investment price.
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Rode Procaster review: "Premium broadcast quality sound and construction"
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Review The Rode Procaster is a powerful microphone aimed at broadcast professionals at a competitive price point.
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Hori Fighting Commander Octa review: "Not quite a flawless victory"
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Review The Hori Fighting Commander Octa puts up a decent fight against the competition but doesn't quite come away with the perfect round finish
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UFC 278 PPV live stream: how to watch Usman vs Edwards 2 online
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
How to watch We're showing you how to watch tonight's UFC 278 PPV live stream where you are in the world
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Here's how you can win a complete streaming setup worth £370
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Sponsored Win big with the Future Games Show
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Where to buy RTX 3050 - stock updates and availability in August 2022
By Jasmine Mannan published
RTX stock We're showing you where to buy RTX 3050 graphics cards this August 2022
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UFC 277 PPV live stream: how to watch Peña vs. Nunes 2 online
By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated
How to watch We're showing you how to watch tonight's UFC 277 PPV live stream anywhere in the world
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How to build a gaming PC in 2022
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
How to We're showing you how to build a gaming PC in our step-by-step illustrated guide. We go through all the components, and what you'll need to put together the rig of your dreams
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FS 360 Armrests MX review: "An essential accessory for Mavix gaming chairs"
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Review