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
![AMD Computex 2022](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6MRzn2sJ6Fdsy6ZSipeEym-320-80.jpg)
Everything we learned at AMD's Computex 2022 keynote
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware AMD's Computex 2022 keynote event gave us a further look at Zen 4 architecture of Ryzen 7000 processors, as well as AM5 motherboards, and the future of gaming laptops.
![UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Vieira](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CQaJc8EvmfHSQWyR4pak6H-320-80.jpg)
How to watch UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Vieira online
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
How to watch We're showing you how to watch UFC Vegas 55 and get the best prices online where you are for the weekly Fight Night events
![Noblechairs Hero - Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 10th Anniversary Edition](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iw5s8PDSgzwzWRdMTBvSBV-320-80.jpg)
Noblechairs announces Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 10th anniversary Edition Hero model
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Gaming chairs Noblechairs has announced an Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Edition of its Hero gaming chair for the game's 10 year anniversary
![SK hynix Platinum P41 SSD](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jYzx8tyK4UBRRpaMKTBAc3-320-80.jpg)
SK hynix announces Platinum P41 Gen 4.0 NVMe SSD
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware SK hynix has announced its latest Platinum P41 Gen 4.0 NVMe SSD featuring some seriously impressive sequential performance
![Logitech Litra Glow review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3BpHjMRQvoi82Se2mnRra5-320-80.jpg)
Logitech Litra Glow review: "Simple, affordable, and punchy"
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Review Logitech's Litra Glow mini key light is powerful enough to keep you well lit without breaking the bank
![Gaming chair deals](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4Wo7aLmxWvWuxUg5E9NyYm-320-80.jpg)
This gaming chair deal sees the Razer Iskur X return to its lowest ever price
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Deals Amazon's gaming chair deals are currently offering up the Razer Iskur X at the lowest ever price we've seen
![Gaming PC](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V2w4WzS4behPgYbsvrfdmY-320-80.jpg)
How much gaming PC storage do I really need in 2022?
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware We've rounded up some ideal budget storage options for your next gaming PC that won't break the bank
![RX 6X50 graphics cards](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/387nMmdBgGHduJRBHXTv6J-320-80.jpg)
AMD launches Radeon RX 6950 XT, RX 6750 XT, and RX 6650 XT graphics cards
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
GPU stock AMD has launched refreshed RDNA 2 models, including the Radeon RX 6950 XT, RX 6750 XT, and the RX 6650 XT graphics cards
![WD Black SN850X and P40 Game Drive](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QW48vBjkT9g2oTRJTS7fhj-320-80.jpg)
Western Digital announces WD Black SN850X NVMe SSD and more gamer-centric storage devices
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware Western Digital held its What's Next event where several new storage drives were announced, including the SN850X NVMe SSD and more
![Intel Core 12th gen HX-series](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/skjbSp2b8eTR76CjLxbJbA-320-80.jpg)
Intel Core 12th gen HX-series rumored to launch at tomorrow's Vision event
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware According to credible sources, Intel could launch its 12th gen HX-series processors for workstations and gaming laptops tomorrow
![UFC 274](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ViXMCaS7Lb4DSzrmzpz3SP-320-80.jpg)
UFC 274 PPV live stream: how to watch Oliveira vs Gaethje online
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
How to watch We're showing you how to watch tonight's UFC 274 PPV live stream anywhere in the world
![Blue Snowball review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kMvCWwuG3e7mbSrUumv6wH-320-80.jpg)
Blue Snowball review: "A classic for a reason"
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Review Perhaps one of the most well known USB-powered microphones to this day, the Blue Snowball is one of the best options on the market
![OBSBOT 4K Tiny review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QjEX9CNoWWY2G3jXppTwQo-320-80.jpg)
OBSBOT Tiny 4K review: "Revolutionary A.I. tracking"
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Review The OBSBOT Tiny 4K is the company's second attempt at a miniature PTZ webcam. This new model, boasting improved A.I. functionality and a 2160p output looks to challenge the best webcams around
![MSI RTX 3080 Ti](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mNsGxp8TNYW7Pb9HSVeds7-320-80.jpg)
Hurry, the RTX 30 series is selling for RRP in the UK
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Deals Nvidia's RTX 30 series graphics cards are available at actual retail price for what we're anticipating will be a very brief time
![WD Black SN850 PS5 SSD deal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y5oK3rh4m8P3SY8gTYij6m-320-80.png)
This PS5 SSD deal sees the WD Black SN850 1TB heatsink model at a new lowest price
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Deals Amazon's PS5 SSD deals are currently offering up the WD Black SN850 1TB heatsink model at a new lowest ever price
![Acer Nitro N50 RTX 3060 PC deal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rcBAWbK46jSaYxsDAfSd9Q-320-80.jpg)
This RTX 3060 gaming PC is incredible value for money at just £899
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Deals Currys' gaming PC deals currently feature an RTX 3060 at one of the cheapest rates we've ever come across.
![UFC 273](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eNrbgY7SGEixCodPTGsnMJ-320-80.jpg)
UFC 273 PPV live stream: how to watch Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie online
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
How to watch We're showing you how to watch tonight's UFC 273 PPV live stream anywhere in the world
![Graphics card deals](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gBWFV88hPzdNGNNUXn8CVM-320-80.jpg)
This RTX 3080 Ti GPU deal sees the Gigabyte Vision OC at only $1,299.99
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Deals Best Buy's RTX 3080 Ti deals are offering a premium model at an incredibly aggressive rate today
![KFA2 RTX 3080 Ti](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WgFVvaxtnJnwtRN45u5hyk-320-80.jpg)
Hurry, this RTX 3080 Ti is selling for just £1,099.99 - it's actual retail value
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Deals Overclockers UK is currently selling the KFA2 RTX 3080 Ti for its actual retail price for a limited time
![Path tracing in Shadertoy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/myTCuQGbPgrXjVhygssKGm-320-80.jpg)
What is path tracing? And how does it compare to ray tracing?
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
GPUs Nvidia gave a recent GTC keynote about the advancements in real-time rendering techniques - here's what to expect from path tracing.
![Secretlab Titan 2022 deals](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TMUunzpKLqW89rDNrcALkm-320-80.jpg)
SecretLab gaming chair deals feature up to $130 off the brand's best models
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Deals SecretLab's gaming char deals offer big savings on some of the brand's best chairs
![Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus heatsink](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gTsVEyUc2YSdQRdQf5jmDW-320-80.jpg)
How we test SSDs and hard drives at 12DOVE
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Hardware A breakdown of how we test and review SSDs and hard drives at 12DOVE