Katie Wickens
Screw sports, Katie would rather watch Intel, AMD and Nvidia go at it. Having been obsessed with computers and graphics for three long decades, she took Game Art and Design up to Masters level at uni, and has been demystifying tech and science—rather sarcastically—for three years since. She can be found admiring AI advancements, scrambling for scintillating Raspberry Pi projects, preaching cybersecurity awareness, sighing over semiconductors, and gawping at the latest GPU upgrades. She's been heading the PCG Steam Deck content hike, while waiting patiently for her chance to upload her consciousness into the cloud.
Latest articles by Katie Wickens
![The best VR headsets on a white gradient background with a PC Gamer Recommended badge in the top right](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WNdNQJxrkE28NGBXZmoFCX-320-80.jpg)
Best VR headset in 2024: my top picks for stunning virtual reality experiences
By Jacob Ridley last updated
Jack In Immerse yourself in stunning game worlds with the best VR headset.
![PlayStation 4 dualshock 4 controller with the Ask PC gamer logo in the top right, on a grey background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gzTgeftAzDaLATLxxHJ9sJ-320-80.jpg)
How to use the DualShock 4 on PC
By Wes Fenlon, Katie Wickens last updated
Guide When a keyboard won't cut it, jam a DualShock 4 PS4 controller into your PC.
![Corsair HS55 and HyperX Cloud Alpha wireless gaming headsets against a colored background, with a PC Gamer Recommended logo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kDSxfYxMRUSPTbVCtknKGh-320-80.jpg)
Best wireless gaming headsets in 2024: the top cans I'd buy myself
By Dave James last updated
Untethered The best wireless gaming headsets allow you to enjoy your games and music tangle-free.
![The best gaming chairs guide header image with Logitech Herman Miller Embody chair and Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 on a green background with PC Gamer recommend badge.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UHtKGg7rxCoE3yoZpJakja-320-80.jpg)
Best gaming chairs in 2024: the seats I'd suggest for any gamer
By Jacob Ridley last updated
Take a seat Treat your posterior to one of the best gaming chairs.
![Image of the Steam Deck playing Frostpunk.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R9seprdTBu8cRsdnXmmafJ-320-80.jpg)
The best Steam Deck games
By Katie Wickens, Wes Fenlon last updated
Steam On The games that you should play on Valve's gaming handheld.
![A pc lit up with the ask pc gamer logo.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CzymoCZDG8FqNxdWbAVjrF-320-80.jpg)
How to stability test your PC
By Katie Wickens last updated
Ask PC Gamer There's no point in having an overclocked system that continually crashes. Here's how to stability test.
![Ray tracing in Cyberpunk.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SshQXHi8n4zaWvyHqbTNWB-320-80.jpg)
PC graphics options explained
By Katie Wickens last updated
GFX Understand what graphics options mean, and which to choose.
![Elden ring pixelated monster for ASK PC gamer graphics settings guide](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bYKXFxqU5CuuYrRode4TDB-320-80.jpg)
Which graphics settings should I always disable?
By Katie Wickens last updated
Ask PC Gamer These performance-intensive settings have little visual impact.
![Image of some of the best gaming desks with a green background.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6hYG6rVVuTgsrHfQ49zTpM-320-80.jpg)
Best gaming desk in 2024: my top picks for standing, sitting and everything in between
By Dave James last updated
Top Desks We've chosen the best gaming desks based on hours of playing on both sitting and standing desks just to see which is worth your money.
![Endgame Gear OP1 8K gaming mouse on a bright mouse pad.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c3WugDXZr5pbk6rgbTKWqf-320-80.jpg)
Endgame Gear OP1 8K wired gaming mouse review
By Katie Wickens published
8K A lightweight wired gaming mouse with zero drag and a superb polling rate, but a price that doesn't quite sit right.
![Sabrent Rocket 2230 and WD Black SN850X SSDs](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nnVn3PFZ5gZLLDR9zpeX8i-320-80.jpg)
Best M.2 SSDs for gaming in 2024
By Jeremy Laird last updated
High speed Our choices for the best NVMe SSDs give you blisteringly fast load times.
![The best SSD for gaming buying guide header with two NVMe SSDs and a recommended logo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/znNcHLK5XbKt54m7kv39CJ-320-80.jpg)
Best SSD for gaming in 2024
By Jeremy Laird last updated
Speedy storage Give your gaming PC a serious speed boost with the best SSD for gaming.
![Two of the best PC joysticks, the Thrustmaster Warthog flight stick alongside a Logitech G X56 HOTAS, on a two-tone grey background](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iTYFMMwhvZn6x6aaRx2ywS-320-80.jpg)
Best PC joysticks in 2024: these are my top picks for everything from flight sims to space shooters
By Dave James last updated
Locked On The best PC joysticks take you to new heights.
![Pointing a gun at a mutant.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aLAERugHy8T5YgQfo5iBg8-320-80.jpg)
Dead Space meets Half-Life, only its a 3-way co-op horror Sci-Fi game
By Katie Wickens published
Sponsored Complete with sentient pet gun.
![Characters battle in a field of sunflowers](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iFAXcUgu7GKQJ28232nUET-320-80.jpg)
This Soulslike RPG from the makers of the Ori series is steeped in lore and intrigue
By Katie Wickens published
Sponsored Sponsored
![Corsair K65 pictured outdoors with black and grey keycaps.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yfXAtrwVmUxmfCRVQv55GY-320-80.jpg)
Corsair K65 Plus review
By Katie Wickens published
Compact Corsair A little keyboard with very little to complain about.
![A mech awakens.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZdDZC8X9oQvjtoDLfhTUG9-320-80.jpg)
This mecha passion project refreshes the genre with technical innovations and a whole lotta' sparks
By Katie Wickens published
Sponsored Sponsored
![Two of the best gaming PCs on a grey background with the PC Gamer Recommends badge in the top right.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TS6C4vcLR4PyCuWKJCextk-320-80.jpg)
Best gaming PCs in 2024: these are the builds and brands I recommend
By Dave James last updated
Perfect PC Everything you need to know about buying the best gaming PC today.
![Thrustmaster X 2 Pro controller on a desk.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5rWUHnoGGWgr7DodRZtaUR-320-80.jpg)
Thrustmaster ESWAP X 2 Pro review
By Katie Wickens published
Swapsies If SNES and Xbox controllers had a baby, only it's hot-swappable.
![Jusant protagonist holding a cute critter](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fi85Q6nvWbZMsskdzCvjuD-320-80.jpg)
The 6 best Steam Deck games to get you through the holidays
By Katie Wickens published
Deck the halls Hold on to your feelings and ready your banter with this list of Steam Deck games for the most wonderful time of the year.
![Cyber Monday Mouse and Keyboard deals](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mTVsvoHFA2LMpdXnrH2a7c-320-80.jpg)
Cyber Week gaming keyboard and mouse deals 2023
By Katie Wickens last updated
The best Cyber Week deals on gaming mice and gaming keyboards from Razer, Corsair, Logitech, Drop and the rest.
![A few gaming laptop deals for cyber monday.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oTRbSsf7HM6zjMffkhmV7U-320-80.jpg)
13 of the best Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals that are still live
By Katie Wickens published
RTX 40-series gaming laptops ready for a new year of portable gaming.
![The best ergonomic gaming mouse and keyboard deals](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kQX9Zt9FWLTH2QpD4QdSVL-320-80.jpg)
The best Cyber Monday deals on ergonomic gaming mice and keyboards
By Katie Wickens published
Treat your wrists to some comfort.