Software Use Cases + how to select PC hardware

Using your Console Controllers with your PC

Published 9th Jan 2025, updated 21st Jan 2025 - 4 minute read

With many PC gamers converting from console gaming, we often have customers hoping they can make the transition easier by hanging onto their existing controllers - we're glad to say that they can! Why would you want to use a controller? Each new generation of console has seen a ... Read more

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Configuring a PC for Large Language Models (LLMs)

Published 24th Dec 2024 - 5 minute read

AI large language models are moving & advancing at a blistering pace, with new and improved models coming out relentlessly. Hardware to best power these models are likewise being developed and refined from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel, among others. The "best" hardware for any ... Read more

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Configuring a PC for Generative AI (Image & Video)

Published 24th Dec 2024 - 5 minute read

For generative models, the CPU typically shouldn't play a large role, but if your other work relies more heavily on the CPU then it could still be an important consideration. If your workflow involves data collection, manipulation, or pre-processing, the CPU will be a critical co ... Read more

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Screen recording or capture with Evatech PCs

Published 30th Apr 2024, updated 23rd Dec 2024 - 3 minute read

Become a Twitch or YouTube game streaming sensation with every Evatech Gaming PC, or simply record your desktop to share with others. Fancy yourself as a professional in your favourite games? Or maybe you're the entertainer; quick with jokes and can find humour in any game. If y ... Read more

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What is an ATX 3.x / PCIe 5.x Power Supply Unit (PSU)?

Published 14th Feb 2024, updated 24th Dec 2024 - 7 minute read

We sell ATX 3.x / PCIe 5.x compliant PSUs, but also ones that don't meet these specifications: so, what's the difference, and when do you want/need the latest PSU technologies? Power supply history, and how we got here Although we never named them as such, all the PSUs that we' ... Read more

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Best Gaming PC Hardware in 2025

Published 30th Oct 2023, updated 17th Dec 2024 - 10 minute read

Intended to be an ever-updated guide on what to look for if you are after the best hardware money can buy, importantly it is not always the most expensive items! Building on the more general How to Customise & Buy Your Next Gaming PC - let's get started. The Best CPU ( ... Read more

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Liquid Cooling vs Air Cooling

Published 2nd Aug 2023, updated 31st Jan 2024 - 6 minute read

Serious about your computer's performance while keeping it as cool as possible? The advice has usually been to opt for liquid cooling, opposed to the often standard and alternative of air cooling. Generally speaking, this advice makes sense, liquid cooling your CPU or GPU yields ... Read more

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How to Customise & Buy Your Next Gaming PC

Published 1st Aug 2023, updated 21st Jan 2025 - 18 minute read

Don't settle for close enough by getting ripped off by stores selling flashy lights slapped over sub-par PC assembled by the lowest bidders. Save money and get better quality hardware built with care by experts right here in Australia. Click & Collect, or get it delivered nat ... Read more

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Configuring a PC for Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning

Published 31st Jul 2023, updated 23rd Dec 2024 - 9 minute read

There are many Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications ranging from traditional regression models, non-neural network classifiers, and statistical models represented by capabilities in Python's scikit-learn and the R programming language, through to De ... Read more

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Configuring a PC for Architecture & CAD

Published 26th Jul 2023, updated 23rd Dec 2024 - 9 minute read

Covering Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Inventor, and SOLIDWORKS, there is certain hardware that you'll want to consider for your machine. While a powerful and fast PC can be costly, we know that buying something that is not equipped for the task will end up being mor ... Read more

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Configuring a PC for Unreal Engine

Published 20th Jul 2023, updated 23rd Dec 2024 - 6 minute read

Unreal Engine offers a list of hardware and software requirements, but it only covers the bare essentials rather than what it takes to run it well and provide a good experience with high performance. Which CPU to choose for Unreal Engine? In Unreal Engine development, the CPU i ... Read more

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Useful software for your new PC

Published 19th Jul 2023, updated 9th Apr 2024 - 4 minute read

We only install necessary drivers and some limited software to ensure that your hardware can function to its fullest, so your PC will arrive in a very fresh state, meaning you are going to have to install something before you get going no matter what you plan to do with your PC. ... Read more

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Configuring a PC for Video Editing

Published 23rd May 2023, updated 23rd Dec 2024 - 12 minute read

Whether it's for Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or another video editing application, there is certain hardware that you'll want to consider for your machine. While a powerful and fast video editing PC can be costly, we know that buying something that is not ... Read more

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