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PC Hardware Journalist

Jake Mercer

Long-time PC gamer and hardware obsessive with over five years of hands-on journalism covering CPUs, GPUs, cooling solutions, and the ever-shifting battleground of silicon. Jake builds rigs for fun and tears them apart for a living.

  • PC Hardware
  • GPU & CPU Benchmarking
  • Custom PC Builds
  • Thermal & Cooling Design
  • Gaming Performance

Articles by Jake Mercer

  1. 2026-09-25

    Google's TPUs in Orbit: A Space Technology Leap

    Google's latest initiative to deploy TPUs in space marks a groundbreaking step in AI infrastructure, promising unprecedented advancements.

  2. 2026-09-25

    Qualcomm's Elite Sound Chip: Innovation Explained

    Dive into Qualcomm's latest Elite sound chip, a leap forward in audio technology that promises to redefine sound quality and user experience.

  3. 2026-09-24

    Vogue's Robot Runway: The Fashion Misstep Explained

    Vogue's robotic runway show at Vogue World failed to captivate, highlighting a disconnect between technology and fashion's human touch.

  4. 2026-09-19

    Why Intel Arc Graphics Faces a Bleak Future

    Intel's foray into the GPU market faces a tough road ahead due to competition and strategic missteps.

  5. 2026-09-18

    DIY Centrifuge for Blood Processing: A Guide to Building

    Learn how to construct a DIY centrifuge for blood processing, exploring the essentials of engineering this essential medical device at home.

  6. 2026-09-16

    Voodoo Graphics: How to Recreate a 1990s Gaming PC

    Relive the golden era of gaming with a guide to building your own late-1990s gaming PC, complete with Voodoo Graphics.

  7. 2026-09-14

    NBN Speed Upgrades: The Complete Broadband Impact Explained

    Discover how the latest NBN speed upgrades are transforming broadband connectivity across the nation, enhancing user experience and pushing technological boundaries.

  8. 2026-09-06

    Computer Mouse Reinvented: The Real Hardware Revolution

    Discover how a mouse can house an entire computer, revolutionizing the way we interact with technology.

  9. 2026-08-29

    Reviving SD Cards: The Complete Guide to Shorted Capacitors

    Explore how to breathe new life into your malfunctioning SD card by addressing the issue of shorted capacitors. A hands-on approach to hardware repair.

  10. 2026-08-27

    Amazon's Demand for Nvidia Chips: The Infrastructure Shift

    Amazon's thirst for Nvidia chips is rewriting cloud infrastructure, setting a new standard for data centers.