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Thomas V. Salinas

Thomas V. Salinas

Staff Writer

Thomas V. Salinas is a PC hardware writer and reviewer at PCGearWiki. He focuses on practical buying advice for gaming PCs, CPUs, GPUs, NVMe SSDs, gaming monitors, keyboards, mice, and setup accessories. His work compares specifications, compatibility, warranty coverage, pricing, and user feedback patterns so readers can choose hardware that fits real PC builds instead of relying on marketing claims alone.

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Does SSD Speed Affect Gaming FPS

Does SSD Speed Affect Gaming FPS

Learn whether SSD speed affects gaming FPS, how storage interacts with the CPU and GPU, and which SSD specifications matter when upgrading a gaming PC.

Thomas V. Salinas Aug 6, 2026
Linear Vs Tactile Switches For Gaming

Linear Vs Tactile Switches For Gaming

Learn what linear vs tactile switches for gaming means, why it matters, and how switch feel, actuation force, noise, and compatibility affect a mechanical keyboard decision.

Thomas V. Salinas Aug 6, 2026
Does Ray Tracing Use More VRAM

Does Ray Tracing Use More VRAM

Learn whether ray tracing uses more VRAM, how acceleration structures and rendering buffers affect memory demand, and what to consider when comparing GPUs for gaming.

Thomas V. Salinas Aug 6, 2026
How To Test Monitor Response Time

How To Test Monitor Response Time

Learn how to test monitor response time, distinguish GtG from MPRT, identify ghosting and overshoot, and apply response-time data when comparing gaming and productivity monitors.

Thomas V. Salinas Aug 6, 2026
DRAM Vs DRAMless SSD For Gaming

DRAM Vs DRAMless SSD For Gaming

Learn what dram vs dramless ssd for gaming means, why it matters, and how it affects PC hardware performance, compatibility, and buying decisions.

Thomas V. Salinas Aug 6, 2026
Mechanical Keyboard Plate Materials

Mechanical Keyboard Plate Materials

Learn what mechanical keyboard plate materials are, how they change keyboard feel and sound, and why layout, PCB, thickness, and mounting compatibility matter when choosing a gaming keyboard.

Thomas V. Salinas Aug 6, 2026
3 Pin Vs 5 Pin Keyboard Switches

3 Pin Vs 5 Pin Keyboard Switches

Learn what 3 pin vs 5 pin keyboard switches means, why it matters, and how it affects keyboard compatibility, stability, upgrades, and buying decisions.

Thomas V. Salinas Aug 6, 2026
Gaming Monitor Overdrive Settings Explained

Gaming Monitor Overdrive Settings Explained

Learn what gaming monitor overdrive settings do, how they affect ghosting and inverse ghosting, and how to choose a clean setting for your refresh rate, frame rate, and VRR setup.

Thomas V. Salinas Aug 6, 2026