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Gaming PC Glossary
Terms you’ll run into when shopping for a gaming rig — decoded so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
FPS (Frames Per Second)
How many images your PC draws each second. Higher FPS means smoother, more responsive gameplay.
DLSS
NVIDIA’s AI upscaling technology that boosts frame rates dramatically with minimal quality loss.
Frame Generation
AI-created frames inserted between rendered ones on RTX 40 and 50 cards — smoother motion, but not faster response.
Ray Tracing
Realistic light, reflections and shadows — beautiful, but it can cut your FPS by 30–50%.
1440p Resolution
The sweet-spot resolution between Full HD and 4K — sharper visuals without needing a monster GPU.
Bottleneck (CPU vs GPU)
When one part holds the rest back — the key thing to check before paying for a GPU upgrade.
Guide: RTX GPU Comparison — RTX 2060 to RTX 5080
Every desktop RTX card ranked on one raw power score, with full specs and Singapore buying tips.
Ready to put the jargon to work? Compare cards in our RTX GPU ranking, then browse our gaming PC builds from $750.
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