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
![Acer Predator Triton 500 SE review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kZGsNK6ritjRdiVskNYPrn-320-80.jpg)
Acer Predator Triton 500 SE review: "A complete 1440p powerhouse"
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Review The Acer Predator Triton 500 SE boasts an impressive screen and high-end specs, but does it do enough to justify its asking price?
![CyberpowerPC Warrior review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DELFEHVDuYLAPM7FHok2tG-320-80.jpg)
CyberPowerPC Warrior Review: "Serviceable at what it does"
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Review The CyberPowerPC Warrior is a budget build through and through that mostly lives up to its humble aspirations right now, but could struggle in the near future
![Patriot Viper VPR400 review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dacgP5DiPWYMQ57R3gADo8-320-80.jpg)
Patriot Viper VPR400 review: "Flashy, but not fast enough"
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Review The Viper VPR400 is an attractive NVMe SSD, there's no getting around that, but it doesn't perform well enough to justify its high price tag.
![Hit Box review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6ytPJ3JuK7cmubFTfA9tcJ-320-80.jpg)
Hit Box review: "A new way to play"
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Review The Hit Box is a revolutionary controller for anyone wanting to get involved in the fighting game scene without using a controller or dedicated pad
![Nexigo N970p review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/76QgKz8MFnDqSMk9caDV9e-320-80.jpg)
Nexigo N970p review: "A sharpshooter for streamers and video conferencing"
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Review The Nexigo N970p is a decent performer with great visuals, solid built-in microphones, and light e-PTZ functionality.
![Joby Wavo Pod review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DScwvbZmsSk3VuC9Pn5Tin-320-80.jpg)
Joby Wavo POD review: "Compact but capable"
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Review The Joby Wavo POD is a competitively priced and surprisingly powerful compact USB microphone that's ideal for anyone starting out in the streaming world
![Blue Yeti review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fnCfz5GsbQTGE556gbYXvi-320-80.jpg)
Blue Yeti Microphone review: "Earns its reputation for streamers"
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Review The Blue Yeti Microphone remains one of the most popular USB models of all time for a good reason. Affordably priced, premium construction, and a wide variety of pickup options included
![Rodecaster Pro II review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uutWHcqYwFQ4RKPRdy7MC4-320-80.jpg)
Rode RodeCaster Pro II review: "An encompassing solution for all creators"
By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated
Review The RodeCaster Pro II innovates on the original model as an all-in-one powerhouse interface and audio production studio.
![Prime Day gift card deals](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PgiZBC2Yf4PMX9krNxsouP-320-80.jpg)
Amazon Prime Day gift card deals - all the best sales still live now
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Prime Day We're bringing you the very best offers from the Prime Day gift card deals after the dust has settled
![Newegg graphics card deals](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/69S8XPRemJaAwm2xbV7JgT-320-80.jpg)
Newegg undercuts Prime Day graphics card deals with the best RTX 30 series prices we've ever seen
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Deals Newegg is eager to steal the limelight from Amazon with some of the best graphics card deals we've ever seen as part of the Fantastech sale
![Rode PodMic review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QUdwkL7MgYczE6MZpE6x4o-320-80.jpg)
Rode PodMic review: "Excellent sound quality at an aggressive price point"
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Review The Rode PodMic is one of the best microphones for streaming. Priced at just $99, it's also one of the best value propositions for a professional-grade streaming setup this year, too.
![Rode NTH 100 review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HjFB83zSMzon2v45N7K9XQ-320-80.jpg)
Rode NTH-100 review: "Some of the best headphones I've ever used"
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Review Rode enters the headphone market with its first-ever pair, the NTH 100, which end up being some of the best on the market, too
![RTX 3090 TI](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7FsoWxnJhgQVfd2iPuHuFj-320-80.jpg)
Where to buy RTX 3090 Ti: prices and stock updates in July 2022
By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated
RTX stock We're showing you where to buy RTX 3090 Ti GPUs for MSRP in July 2022 in the US and the UK
![UFC 276 - Adesanya](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2zXCC4EqvtsucU6PbT7uGY-320-80.jpg)
UFC 276 PPV live stream: how to watch Adesanya vs. Cannonier online
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
How to watch We're showing you how to watch tonight's UFC 276 PPV live stream anywhere in the world
![Intel Core 12th gen i9 CPU deal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/we8BNVcFKTC7PEkjkx5Mik-320-80.jpg)
This CPU deal gets you the Intel Core i9-12900KF at its historic lowest ever price
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Deals Amazon's CPU deals are currently offering up a 12th Gen i9 Intel Core processor at its historic lowest ever price today
![Colorful GTX 1630](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5TvKNUgFXXPicWerLtMVqR-320-80.jpg)
Nvidia launches GTX 1630 - but you probably shouldn't buy it
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware The weakest in the GeForce GTX lineup has arrived
![PS5 SSD deals - Corsair MP600 Pro LPX](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VAggpzSZoxZBUVhXBQFkjd-320-80.jpg)
This PS5 SSD deal sees the Corsair MP600 PRO LPX 2TB at a historic lowest ever price
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Deals Amazon's PS5 SSD deals can currently get you the Corsair MP600 Pro LPX for its historic lowest ever price today.
![UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7ADmyhtQbKDQqrejJSzLei-320-80.jpg)
UFC 275 PPV live stream: how to watch Teixeira vs. Prochazka online
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
How to watch We're showing you how to watch tonight's UFC 275 PPV live stream anywhere in the world
![Zotac RTX 3090 Ti](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BySHRTjQk9xZbBEPDZRfrU-320-80.jpg)
Zotac GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Amp Extreme Holo review: "Too big, too much, too late"
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Review The Zotac GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Amp Extreme Holo is incredibly powerful, but it's a little too late to the party to justify its high asking price
![Alienware Aurora R13 review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GVzmYfN2ZSxP9NQPCQqPYG-320-80.jpg)
Alienware Aurora R13 review: "Purpose-built for tomorrow's games"
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Review The Alienware Aurora R13 is the latest in the brand's long line of gaming PCs, it also happens to be the best of them, too.
![Apacer Gen 5 NVMe SSD](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4YQhqTb2MS9GxDAgiJL6ZT-320-80.jpg)
Here's what Gen 5 NVMe SSDs mean for PC gaming in 2022
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware Computex 2022 has given our next look at the capabilities of Gen 5.0 NVMe SSDs running on PCIe 5.0 bandwidth, and the results are seriously impressive.
![PNY SSD inside PS5](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3xNkmdHqbQMd5GhYYdzHgB-320-80.jpg)
PNY XLR8 SSD 1TB Gaming Kit review: "one of the best performing drives I've ever used"
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Review The PNY XLR8 SSD 1TB Gaming Kit looks to offer a fast, and relatively fuss-free way to more than double your PS5's storage in 2022.
![Razer BlackWidow V3 review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xau4MNPL6gMjy3KzVz2BKQ-320-80.jpg)
Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro review: "Stellar quality and outstanding wireless functionality"
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Review The Razer BlackWidow V3 Pro combines the premium build quality that the brand's decks are known for with the option of going completely wireless, too, with no compromises.