Isaiah Williams

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

RTX 5090 AI server

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

By Isaiah Williams Published

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

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

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

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

The MSI Claw A8 handheld gaming PC in action

Mainstream handheld makers are on the verge of spoiling the appeal of portable gaming — the MSI Claw A8 is just over $1,000

By Isaiah Williams Published

The MSI Claw A8 looks set to be another handheld costing over $1,000, and this may eventually destroy the appeal of handheld gaming.

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'We've got to stop the panic' – Sapphire pushes for calm on RAM crisis fears and predicts price stability next year

By Isaiah Williams Published

RAM prices are skyrocketing due to the current AI boom, but Sapphire's PR manager encourages consumers to stay calm and avoid panic buying.

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The RAM crisis will be a disaster for gaming laptops — here’s why

By Isaiah Williams Published

Gaming laptops and pre-built systems are in trouble, as we may see more 8GB configurations as a result of RAM price hikes.

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Main characters in Resident Evil Requiem

Resident Evil Requiem's Leon will make zombies cower 'with adrenaline-pumping action' while 'scaredy-cat' Grace will fight for survival

By Isaiah Williams Published

Capcom is doing exactly what I hoped for with Resident Evil Requiem, and it may lead to the best title in the franchise.

Renders of eGPU docks

It’s a great time to buy an eGPU – and UGreen’s new Razer rival has two major tricks up its sleeve

By Isaiah Williams Published

UGreen is taking the fight to Razer and other eGPU dock manufacturers, with the new Linkstation eGPU dock launching in China.

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AMD's Redstone update could revitalize FSR for PC games – here's why Nvidia should be worried

By Isaiah Williams Published

AMD's new FSR Redstone update could challenge Nvidia's dominance with DLSS 4.

Render of Philips 27M2N5500XD

The 'world’s first' 1,000Hz dual-mode gaming monitors are coming — but they sound completely unnecessary

By Isaiah Williams Published

Philips and AOC are pushing refresh rates on monitors to an unexpected level, with two 1,000Hz displays potentially launching in 2026.

Lenovo

Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable leak reveals the world’s first ultrawide OLED gaming laptop – and I can’t wait to try it

By Isaiah Williams Published

A leaked render depicts Lenovo's new gaming laptop, which is a clear attempt at providing a portable ultrawide gaming experience.

Discord Clyde

Some Windows 11 apps have a massive RAM problem – and this app is the worst offender

By Isaiah Williams Published

Amid a RAM crisis, Discord and a few other applications using Chromium and the Electron framework are causing RAM spikes for PC users.

Lenovo Legion

PC gaming is in big trouble – Dell and Lenovo’s hardware will reportedly get some major price hikes soon

By Isaiah Williams Published

Both casual PC users and gamers should be concerned, as Dell and Lenovo may be the next manufacturers to raise prices for PC hardware.

Resident Evil Requiem.

Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem marketing strategy has been strange, but we've finally got our first look at combat

By Isaiah Williams Published

Capcom's marketing of Resident Evil Requiem has been quite repetitive and mysterious, but that might be coming to an end with a new gameplay reveal.

Image of Radeon RX 9000 series GPUs

AMD will reportedly jack up its GPU prices, so if you see a good sale this holiday season, don’t hesitate

By Isaiah Williams Published

In a period of uncertainty in the PC market due to the AI boom, GPUs could be next in line to see price hikes, possibly starting with AMD's Radeon cards.

PC gaming

Valve could shake up the console gaming space, but for now, here are 4 things the Steam Machine means for PC gamers

By Isaiah Williams Published

Valve's new Steam Machine has the potential to reshape console gaming, and I'm confident it will, but it also spells good news for the impact on PC gamers.

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Renders of Steam Machine and Xbox Series X

Valve’s Steam Machine is a genuine PS5 and Xbox Series X challenger – but I have three particular concerns

By Isaiah Williams Published

Hopefully these don't become major issues...

Steam Machine and SteamOS logo

Valve’s Steam Machine could fix two massive SteamOS gaming problems – and I’m preparing to ditch Windows 11 for good

By Isaiah Williams Published

I'm fully expecting the Steam Machine to solve two massive problems with SteamOS gaming, and it may be time to leave Windows 11 behind.

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Steam Machine vs Steam Deck: the 4 biggest differences explained

By Isaiah Williams Published

Valve has just surprised us all with its new gaming Steam Machine, but how exactly does it fare against the Steam Deck?

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Black Friday to the rescue? SSD prices could rise again, so now is the time to buy

By Isaiah Williams Published

If you were thinking about an SSD upgrade, do it now - prices are set to rise again due to NAND flash shortages.

How to clean a MacBook screen

Apple fans, you won't love this one: rumors suggest OLED will be exclusive to M6 MacBook Pro and Max models

By Isaiah Williams Published

Apple is rumored to be gearing up for its M6 chips in the latter stages of 2026, but only those who purchase the M6 Pro or M6 Max models may receive the rumored OLED redesign.

Resident Evil 4 remake on Philips Evnia 49M2C8900 QD-OLED Super Ultrawide

Philips Evnia 49M2C8900 QD-OLED review: A strong highlight among the greatest super ultrawide monitors

By Isaiah Williams Published

Recommended

One of the most immersive displays I've used

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GTA 6 won't be here for a year – here are 5 imminent and upcoming open-world games to play instead

By Isaiah Williams Published

You can forget about GTA 6 after it's been delayed again – but there are alternatives to consider over the next year.

Handheld gaming PC

The 'world's first' glasses-free 3D PC handheld looks a little ridiculous, especially at $1,799 – and honestly, I'd rather have a Steam Deck

By Isaiah Williams Published

What are we even doing at this point?

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