Articles by Isaiah Williams, Staff Writer, Computing

Isaiah is a Staff Writer for the Computing channel at TechRadar. He's spent over two years writing about all things tech, specifically games on PC, consoles, and handhelds. He started off at GameRant in 2022 after graduating from Birmingham City University in the same year, before writing at PC Guide which included work on deals articles, reviews, and news on PC products such as GPUs, CPUs, monitors, and more. He spends most of his time finding out about the exciting new features of upcoming GPUs, and is passionate about new game releases on PC, hoping that the ports aren't a complete mess.

Articles by: Isaiah Williams

'The current situation is extremely serious' — Zotac warns that graphics card makers could be wiped out by memory crisis

By Isaiah Williams published 28 January 26

The RAM crisis looms large in the PC hardware market, and now a graphics card maker has issued a warning for consumers.

Ifrit in FF16 & Doom Slayer in Doom The Dark Ages

I tested Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 — and it's so great, I can barely spot the difference between upscaler modes

By Isaiah Williams published 28 January 26

I've tested Nvidia's DLSS 4.5, and I hope I'm not going crazy, but the Quality and Performance Modes are nearly indistinguishable.

Claire Redfield, Jill Valentine, and Leon S. Kennedy

Resident Evil 9 Requiem is almost upon us: here are the five games in the franchise I'd recommend playing beforehand

By Isaiah Williams published 27 January 26

It's time to face the past, just like Grace Ashcroft will, and these are the five Resident Evil games I'd suggest playing before Resident Evil 9 Requiem arrives.

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A DIY console using the Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X

A Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X all-in-one? There's not much more any gamer could ask for

By Isaiah Williams last updated 26 January 26

Gamers, here's your dream console, which you could have if Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo joined hands, but we all know that's never happening.

Intense close-up of RAM against a black background

Samsung RAM prices have doubled — and the worst is yet to come

By Isaiah Williams published 26 January 26

There are no signs of the RAM crisis slowing down any time soon, and Samsung's price increases are a clear example.

CD Projekt Red's The Witcher 4 may be up there with GTA 6 in rumored production costs

By Isaiah Williams published 23 January 26

CD Projekt Red's The Witcher 4 seemingly has a huge budget behind it.

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Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on a 16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro

Just ordered a MacBook Pro M4 Max? You might face a long wait to get it — but it's not because of the RAM crisis

By Isaiah Williams published 21 January 26

Apple is expected to announce its M5 Pro and M5 Max chips at some point – and it could be sooner than we thought.

Capcom’s 12-minute showcase proves Resident Evil Requiem is worth the wait: here are my five key takeaways

By Isaiah Williams published 16 January 26

After watching the Resident Evil Requiem showcase, launch day can't come soon enough, as the reveals have left me antsy.

The Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS version using Unifideck

If you ever doubted SteamOS, think again – this new Decky Loader plugin is possibly the best one yet

By Isaiah Williams published 15 January 26

Gaming on SteamOS has just been made much easier, thanks to a new Decky Loader plugin that fits multiple game libraries into one.

Believe it or not, Monster Hunter Wilds may be running poorly on your PC if you own less DLC

By Isaiah Williams published 15 January 26

Capcom has been hard at work on patching Monster Hunter Wilds for its performance woes, but it seems as though an unbelievable fix has come through a Redditor.

Brace yourself, Resident Evil fans: Capcom announces a 12-minute Resident Evil Showcase, and there are four big potential surprises I'm hoping for

By Isaiah Williams published 13 January 26

Resident Evil fans have waited long enough, and Capcom has finally announced a Resident Evil Showcase, and it may be time for a Requiem demo.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 screenshot and AMD GPU render

AMD’s FSR Redstone Frame Generation tested: image quality gets a boost, but there’s one deal-breaking catch

By Isaiah Williams published 12 January 26

AMD's FSR Redstone Frame Generation image quality via Razer's eGPU dock is impressive, but is it enough to compete with Nvidia?

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The latest rumored Steam Machine prices aren't anywhere near as bad as I thought – but I'm still fearing the worst

By Isaiah Williams published 12 January 26

If these purported Steam Machine prices are somewhat accurate, consumers should be happy considering what prices are expected to be.

We might see a successor to the MSI Claw 8 AI+ soon, as Intel promises plenty of gaming handhelds with Panther Lake CPUs

By Isaiah Williams published 9 January 26

CES 2026 Intel isn't slowing down with its handheld ambitions, and it's promising a clutch of new portables for later in 2026.

Render of gaming desktop setup with Gigabyte monitor

Gigabyte may have just solved my biggest issue with OLED monitors at CES 2026

By Isaiah Williams published 9 January 26

CES 2026 OLED monitors need fine tuning with brightness dimming issues, and Gigabyte may just have cracked this at CES 2026.

Render of Lenovo Legion Go 2 running SteamOS

I love that Lenovo has finally chosen SteamOS for the Legion Go 2, but it's kidding itself with that price tag

By Isaiah Williams published 7 January 26

CES 2026 Lenovo, thanks for supporting SteamOS with the Legion Go 2, but the price tag is too extreme, and I don't think most consumers will consider this.

Nvidia's new G-Sync Pulsar update for motion clarity is a big win for PC gamers, and here's why

By Isaiah Williams published 7 January 26

CES 2026 Nvidia's G-Sync technology has just levelled up, with G-Sync Pulsar now the answer to stutter and motion blur-free gameplay.

RAM prices are terrifying, so Nvidia wants to turn your Amazon Fire TV stick into a gaming PC

By Isaiah Williams published 6 January 26

CES 2026 Linux PCs and Fire TV sticks get Nvidia GeForce Now native support, serving as a great gaming PC alternative in a rough market.

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Render of Samsung Odyssey 3D G90XH and abxylute 3D One

Glasses-free 3D displays are making an unlikely comeback – as Samsung reveals ‘world’s first’ 6K monitor with real-time eye tracking

By Isaiah Williams published 5 January 26

First, it was the 'world's first' glasses-free PC handheld in 2025, and now, it's the 'world's first' glasses-free 3D 6K gaming monitor from Samsung.

A masculine hand holding up an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 against a green background

PC gamers face a miserable new year as Nvidia RTX 5000 GPUs are reportedly hit by shortages due to RAM crisis

By Isaiah Williams published 5 January 26

PC gaming could be in disarray in 2026, if reports of Nvidia RTX 5000 GPU shortages continue to surface.

MSI RTX 5080 Gaming Trio OC graphics card shown front and rear

There's still no sign of the Nvidia RTX 5080 32GB despite rumors – and a fresh claim suggests a worrying possibility

By Isaiah Williams published 2 January 26

Fresh rumors suggest Nvidia RTX 5080 32GB was initially set for cloud gaming only, and that's a worrying sign for any potential launch.

High-end PC gaming is in big trouble, thanks to AI – and RTX 5090 price hikes are prime examples

By Isaiah Williams published 2 January 26

Gaming GPU price hikes are about to be obscene, and the RTX 5090 is a prime example.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows running on MSI Katana 15 HX B14W

8GB of VRAM could be all you can find in laptop GPUs soon — but is it enough? I tested the MSI Katana 15 HX to find out

By Isaiah Williams published 28 December 25

I was left quite surprised at the MSI Katana 15HX B14W's gaming performance, but I'm slightly worried about how long 8GB GPUs will last.

Leon in Resident Evil Requiem and Resident Evil 4 remake

I hope I'm not getting ahead of myself — Resident Evil Requiem may end up being the best in the franchise, and here's why

By Isaiah Williams published 20 December 25

With all that Capcom has showcased so far, I think Resident Evil Requiem looks poised to be the best entry the franchise has ever seen — here's why I think that.

Divinity trailer screenshot showing a mysterious masked figure reaching out with an audience behind him

Larian Studios CEO says RAM crisis will affect game development – but I think it's actually a blessing in disguise

By Isaiah Williams published 18 December 25

Baldur's Gate 3 maker suggests RAM crisis will impact game development, but I don't think that's a bad thing at all.

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