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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. 2026-10-24

    Factorio's Final Update: A 14-Year Deep Dive

    Explore the transformative journey of Factorio's final major update, a culmination of 14 years of intricate development.

  2. 2026-10-24

    Raspberry Pi Desktop: Proven Revival for Old PCs

    Discover how Raspberry Pi Desktop breathes new life into outdated PCs, proving that age is just a number for hardware.

  3. 2026-10-22

    SteelSeries Sensei Pro: Battery Management Explained

    Explore how the SteelSeries Sensei Pro balances battery management with high performance for gamers on the go.

  4. 2026-10-19

    GPU Attestation Explained: Quick Offline Verification

    Learn how to verify GPU attestation offline swiftly and efficiently, ensuring security without internet reliance.

  5. 2026-10-17

    Reviving a 13-Year-Old iMac: Retro Computing Explained

    Discover how an old iMac can be transformed into a useful machine with modern techniques and retro computing magic.

  6. 2026-10-14

    Vision-Restoring Chips: A Revolution in Blindness Treatment

    Explore how vision-restoring chips are transforming the way blindness is treated, offering new hope for millions worldwide.

  7. 2026-10-13

    Building Supercomputers from Vintage Hardware: A Deep Dive

    Explore the allure of creating powerful supercomputers using vintage hardware and the surprising capabilities they unveil.

  8. 2026-10-13

    Museum's Supercomputer: A Retro Computing Marvel

    Discover how a museum turned vintage Mac minis into a functional supercomputer, showcasing the power of retro computing.

  9. 2026-10-10

    2026 Retrocomputing Challenge: NEC 286 Laptop Revival

    Discover how the 2026 Retrocomputing Challenge brings the NEC 286 laptop back to life, blending nostalgia with modern tech ingenuity.

  10. 2026-10-10

    Recreating CRT Clarity with 2026's OLED Technology: A Deep Dive

    Explore how 2026's OLED advancements bring back the nostalgic clarity of CRT displays, offering a new frontier in display technology.