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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. 2026-09-14

    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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 2026-08-25

    Oura's IPO Valuation Potential: What Investors Need to Know

    Explore the potential of Oura's IPO this September, unraveling investment trends and market strategies that could shape its valuation.

  6. 2026-08-22

    Building a Hammond Organ: The DIY Guide Explained

    Discover the intricacies of the Hammond Organ by building one yourself. A journey into sound mechanics and DIY engineering.

  7. 2026-08-19

    3D Printing Materials: The Complete Guide to Hot Ends

    A deep dive into the essential components of 3D printing: hot ends and material databases, crucial for optimizing print quality.

  8. 2026-07-31

    Rebuilding Obsolete ICs: Saving Betacam SP Tapedecks

    Discover how reconstructing an obsolete IC revives Betacam SP tapedecks, blending nostalgia with technical prowess.

  9. 2026-07-29

    Optane's Fall: The Truth About Intel's KV Cache Killer

    Intel's Optane promised revolutionary memory architecture, but its journey ended abruptly. Discover the truth about its rise and fall.

  10. 2026-07-20

    3D Print Magnet Installation: 7 Proven Techniques

    Discover the art of embedding magnets into your 3D prints with these seven proven techniques that enhance functionality and precision.