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6 min read●Oct 7, 2026

Getting FPS Drops in CS2? How to Fix Low FPS & CS2 Lag on High-End PCs

FPS drops in CS2 on a high-end PC? Fix CS2 lag, frame drops, and low FPS fast with proven settings and system checks.

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6 min

Rocket League PC Requirements for Smooth, Competitive Play

Rocket League PC requirements for smooth, competitive play. Xidax explains specs, settings, and fixes if Rocket League won’t launch.

6 min

4TB SSD NVMe Storage for Faster Game Loads and Installs

Want faster installs and fewer deletes? A 4TB SSD NVMe gives your game library room to breathe while staying fast.

5 min

How to Optimize Gaming PC for Ray Tracing - Tips by Xidax

How to optimize gaming PC for ray tracing with the right GPU, settings, and upgrades for smoother performance and better visuals.

4 min

Silent Gaming PC Build Guide by Xidax

Silent gaming PC build: airflow paths, cooler choices, fan curves, and vibration control—quiet performance the Xidax way.

Updates & Upgrades●2 min

Xidax Xen and Onami PC Cases: Options for Gaming PC Battlestations

Want the TL;DR on Xidax PC cases? Here you go: Xidax Xen: Clean, minimalist design w...

Updates & Upgrades●5 min

Which Graphics Card (GPU) is Best for Your Gaming?

No single "best" GPU exists; only what’s best for YOUR games, monitor, and wallet. That's why we want to break down the details of the la...

Build Guides●5 min

When to Upgrade Your GPU: A Guide by Xidax

Upgrading your GPU can feel like a mix of excitement and hesitation. On one hand, new t...

Updates & Upgrades●7 min

GPU for Gaming PC: When to Upgrade Your GPU (Graphics Card)

TL;DR – When Should You Upgrade Your GPU? If your games are stuttering, you’re stuck on...

Build Guides●4 min

What Makes Xidax Different? Behind our Lifetime Service & Labor and Custom Support

When you buy a Xidax custom PC, you're not just getting another prebuilt box – you're ...

Updates & Upgrades●4 min

What Is Thermal Throttling? How It Affects Performance

When your PC starts lagging or your frame rates suddenly drop during intense tasks, it might not be a software bug or poor internet—it co...