A little-known Windows feature, Ultimate Performance Mode, can keep CPUs running at maximum speed without overclocking, reducing microstutters and improving gameplay smoothness. Originally reserved ...

If you've got a good CPU and don't mind some warmth, give this a try.

AAA games, over the years, have made remarkable leaps in visual quality, which is why a decent gaming PC might end up costing you at least $1,000. With the price of components going haywire, now's the ...