Guide
Building your first gaming PC? Or maybe you're looking to upgrade your rig without making mistakes? Welcome to the “Guides” section of DropReference – the perfect place to learn, compare, and choose the best components for your setup. We know diving into PC hardware can quickly turn into a headache: graphics card, CPU, case, RAM, SSD, power supply... there are tons of options – and just as many traps. That’s why we created these complete, up-to-date guides made for gamers, whether you’re a beginner or more experienced. We help you understand what really matters for gaming, avoid the classic mistakes (yes, case/motherboard compatibility is often overlooked), and find the best performance-to-price ratios available right now. In each guide, you’ll find: - clear, beginner-friendly explanations; - detailed comparisons based on your budget (entry-level, mid-range, high-end); - concrete product recommendations in stock and at the best price thanks to our integrated price comparison tool.
12 essential tips to get started in Subnautica 2 (Early Access 2026)
You have just dived into Subnautica 2 and you are swimming in circles not knowing what to do? Here are 12 concrete tips to avoid drowning in the first hour.
All Subnautica 2 Leviathans: complete guide, locations, and secrets
From the Shiver that one-shots you in the Void to the Clamthulu that slowly digests you, here is the complete guide to each Leviathan in Subnautica 2.
Best Graphics Card 2026: comparison, ranking & complete guide [May 2026]
Are you looking for the best PC gamer graphics card to boost your setup for 2026? You're in luck. We will show you which cards are really worth it, according to your budget and your screen - whether you play in 1080p, 1440p, or even 4K. The idea is not just to throw a ranking at you: it is to help you understand which graphics card to choose for your usage, your wallet, and your case.
23 critical errors in Windrose: the guide to not ruin your game
50 hours of gameplay, a final boss defeated, and a lot of regrets. Here are the 23 mistakes that cost me dearly in Windrose - and how to avoid them.
Windrose Boss Guide: Order, Strategies and Rewards (2026)
Thomas Richards, Israel Hands, Ghost Captain, High Priestess: we break down every Windrose boss with working strategies, recommended builds and loot to grab.
The best boats in Windrose: from Ketch to Frigate (2026 guide)
Ketch, Brigantine, Frigate: which boat to choose in Windrose? Stats, variants, construction costs, and naval equipment for each stage of the game.
Windrose: how to optimize its performance and gain FPS in 2026
Windrose struggling? We'll explain how to scratch 30 to 50% more FPS with the right Windows settings, in-game settings, and some NVIDIA/AMD tweaks.
Naval Combat Guide in Windrose: Cannons, Boarding, and Tactics 2026
Are you struggling at sea in Windrose? Positioning, cannons, chain shot, boarding, repairs: everything you need to know to dominate naval battles.
Windrose Guide: everything you need to know to start off well in 2026
You just launched Windrose and don't know where to start? Crafting, combat, boats, builds, biomes: we explain everything to help you survive in this world of pirates.
20 Windrose tips to get started in Early Access (guide 2026)
You just launched Windrose and die every 5 minutes? Here are 20 tips that will transform your game: survival, combat, base building, navigation, and progression.
Windrose: complete guide to builds, classes, and weapons to start off well in 2026
Fencer, Crusher, Marksman or Toughguy? Which build to choose in Windrose, which stats to focus on, which weapons to craft first, and which armor sets to combine. We break it all down.
White PC case: the best models 2026
Discover the best white PC cases of 2026: gamer, aquarium, large format... The ultimate guide for a stylish and well-ventilated setup, at a smart price.