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Whether it’s the infamous red ring of death or a horribly circle scratched game disc, the Xbox 360 has been known to have its share of operating problems. The good news is many of these problems are, for the most part, largely avoidable if the time is taken to properly set up the console before accidents can happen.

The motherboard also known as mainboard or system board is the backbone of the computer. If the CPU is the brains of the computer, then the motherboard is the nervous system, it connects it all together.

So, for everything to run smooth and fast, you need a good nervous system, so today I will show you few of the best gaming motherboards out there. A few years back it was a real mind-melter to find a good motherboard for gaming in a specific price range, but nowadays even the lower end manufacturers can make a good motherboard that can easily go toe to toe with the big dogs.

Proper motherboard shopping isn`t complicated, but it still requires some solid enough knowledge [...]

Are you a video game enthusiast who wants to get your hands on an old school gaming console?

What about the Xbox 360? If getting a Xbox 360 appeals to you, but the price tag is a little steep, here are some tips on how you can land a cheap Xbox 360.

Xbox 360 Bioshock Game Review: Mysterious and Epic City of Rapture under The Atlantic Ocean

Bioshock is a first-person shooter created by the same development team behind the System Shock series, and the suspenseful and creepy environment haven’t changed much with their new title. Though System Shock may be only remembered by the most devout gamer, Bioshock is a game that will be embedded into any player’s mind for a while.

After all the hype surrounding BlackSite: Area 51 the big question is does it live up to it? BlackSite delivers impressively in some areas but disappoints in others. Players are cast as Aeran Pierce, Delta Force, who must lead a small team of grunts, Cody Grayson and Logan Somers, into battle in a small Iraqi village. On the mission you locate an alien fragment and lose one of your men and blackout. It’s two years later and once again your squad is deployed but to Nevada this time. Reports state that a group of militia extremists have seized Area 51. It’s up to you and your new squad, Mitchell Ambrose and Cody Grayson, to enter the war zone and eliminate the hostiles.

Microsoft’s Xbox 360, released in 2005, has had a lot of problems with freezing consoles. The console works fine for some months, but then suddenly begins freezing up constantly. Most of the time these problems can be temporarily fixed, but eventually, the gaming system will be unplayable and will have to go to a shop to buy a new gaming console.

The Xbox 360 launched on November 22nd 2005, almost a full year before its rivals the Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii, but has Microsoft capitalized on its head start? This past November heralded the launch of both the Playstation 3 and the Wii, which has officially ushered in the next-generation console war. With one year of being the only next-generation console on the market, a years worth of games, and a solid fan-base, does the 360 have what it takes to retain its lead?

The Xbox 360 had (and still does) some of the best console gaming graphics available. The next generation in gaming is introduced with the Microsoft Xbox Kinect. The new Kinect is a hybrid of the old Xbox 360 with no-remote gaming. The Xbox Kinect is full-body gaming, so you use your hands, feet, legs, arms and head. It’s great for entertainment and even some exercise, especially if you play console games for hours at a time.

Being able to play video games without interruption is key for serious gamers, and using an Xbox One Play and Charge kit will allow you to do just that. Without, you may be waiting what seems like forever to dive back into your new games like Resident Evil 7, or gripping tell-tale games like Life is Strange. Those who won’t be able to put down the new Kingdom Heart when it releases should find themselves a play and charge kit below.

Power SupplyCable LengthCharge TimePlay TimeRechargeable batteryCharge While PlayongmAhBest CPU Cooler PriceXbox One Play and Charge Kit9 feetUp to 4 [...]

Manufactured by Sony, the genius creators of the PlayStation 4, they have created a useful accessory that’s a PS4 web camera. Highly rated and available at a great price, this console web cam boasts a number of features and benefits to the user and games played including:Broadcast while playing (for those streamers that use the console) Precise player tracking when wireless controller is used Picture-in-picture capabilities Hands-free facial recognition, voice commands

You would think that the creator of the Xbox would work with other departments in their corporation to deliver a product that doesn’t need upgrading, but unfortunately, it all comes down to money. While they can be money hungry, they know that fan boys and girls alike will spend the extra cash to upgrade their console. For SSD and speed purposes in the world of hardcore gamers, upgrading may be necessary.

The type of electricity that is delivered to your home that you plug your devices into at the wall socket is alternating current (AC) electricity. And it’s just like the name suggests: the current alternates its polarity. Computers, meanwhile, need Edison’s direct current (DC) electricity to operate. That’s where PC power supplies come in.

They work by changing the alternating current that comes out of your wall into the direct current your computer can safely use. PC power supplies come in several different wattages and the best PC power supply is one that is able to detect that correct voltage for your PC’s needs.

Gaming has become a huge part of our culture. Whereas before it was a niche hobby, it’s now a mainstream social activity as well as a bona fide sport. We’re also a very mobile society and these two things collide to make traveling with an Xbox One a very common thing. And if you’re going to be traveling with valuable electronics, you want to protect them, which is why it’s so important to protect your Xbox One with a dedicated Xbox One travel case.

A good Xbox One travel case will be made out of a durable material like nylon to prevent tears and fraying of the fabric. Some cases are also waterproofed, so if you need a [...]

Twenty years ago, traveling around with your PlayStation would be a bit ridiculous. However, it’s 2017 and social gaming is a thing. We live in a highly-connected world, which necessitates transporting our devices is the safest ways possible—hence the advent of the PS4 travel case. As the name suggests, PS4 travel cases are designed to protect your PS4 while traveling; aside from protecting your PS4, traveling cases can also store games and other accessories, making them an extra practical purchase for any PS4 enthusiast.

The number one benefit of buying a PS4 travel case is to keep your PS4 safe while traveling. Whether you go by car, [...]

External hard drives are used to backup large amounts of information outside of your Mac’s internal hard drive. Anyone who’s ever lost all of their data after a computer crash can understand how important that is. But there are other reasons to buy an external hard drive for your Mac.

Maybe you want to have all of your data available for when you get a new Mac. Or if you work with gigantic files that need more space than what your Mac’s internal hard drive has to offer. No matter what reason propels you to buy an external hard drive, we’ve compiled some of the best external hard drives for Mac the market has to offer to help you make an informed choice.

Gaming RAM is technically the same as the regular Random Access Memory you’ve probably heard of your whole life in a lot of ways. Where the difference lies is that true gaming RAM is more geared towards high performance, so it will typically go beyond the RAM that comes with your store-bought PC. In this article we are choosing the best ram for gaming both DDR4 and DDR3.

If you’re building a high-performance rig or if you’re looking to upgrade your current PC, gaming RAM is a great way to get more out of your build.

When it comes to RAM, size is important. Most games today require or recommend a minimum of 8GB of RAM. [...]

Things can go wrong, even if you’re using the best external hard drive on the planet. One of the most common problems that can happen is when your external HDD won’t appear on your list of devices. That can be a nightmare for some – especially if your hard drive contains a lot of important information and you need it right away.

Whether you’re overclocking or if your PC is just running loud and hot, your best bet for keeping your computer cool and running properly is to get a CPU cooler. CPU coolers tend to come in either air cooler or liquid cooler forms when we talk about a cooler that goes beyond the capabilities of the standard fan and heatsink that come with your computer. Choosing an air cooler over a liquid cooler or vice versa mainly comes down to your needs, goals, personal preference, and what you’ve been doing with your computer. Below, we will review the best air and liquid CPU coolers on the market at the moment.