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

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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

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

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

By Isaiah Williams

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

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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

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

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

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

By Isaiah Williams

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

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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

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

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

By Isaiah Williams

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

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

By Isaiah Williams

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

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

By Isaiah Williams

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.

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

By Isaiah Williams

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.

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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

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

By Isaiah Williams

Hopefully these don't become major issues...

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

By Isaiah Williams

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

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

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

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

By Isaiah Williams

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.

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

By Isaiah Williams

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

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

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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

What are we even doing at this point?

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Valve just made Steam Deck downloads much easier – and I hope this feature comes to all SteamOS handhelds

By Isaiah Williams

Valve has just released a new Steam Deck 'display-off low-power download' update, but it's currently only available via the beta and preview channels.

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I'm exhausted by incessant Windows 11 bugs - and the return of the BitLocker recovery glitch is an ugly sight

By Isaiah Williams

Windows 11 and 10 have previously faced BitLocker issues - and another glitch has now reared its head.

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Sony's 'Cross-Buy' PS5 symbol leaks, hinting at PC crossover similar to 'Xbox Play Anywhere' – and I'm hoping Rockstar considers this for GTA 6

By Isaiah Williams

Sony's stamp on the PC ecosystem looks like it might grow stronger, with a new leak hinting at cross-purchases for games, and it would be ideal for Rockstar's upcoming GTA 6.

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Ever update and shut down your Windows 11 PC, and it restarts instead? Yeah, you're not seeing things – Microsoft confirms it was a bug

By Isaiah Williams

Finally, this annoying bug is gone

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Activision's Call of Duty Black Ops 7 also has TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot requirements – and kernel-level anti-cheat shows no signs of slowing down

By Isaiah Williams

Just when there has been some backlash against EA's Javelin anti-cheat system used in Battlefield 6, Activision joins the list of games that require TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot settings.

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