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Is Threadripper Worth It?
We've had high-end desktop or HEDT processors for quite a while now, you know, those CPU's that sit at the very top of the food chain that straddle the line between home PC and workstation, with a high price tag to match. And for a long time, Intel d...
Jacob Enderson · 30 January 2021 · 389
Why Are There Only Two CPU Companies?
Life is great when you have lots of choices. I mean who hasn't had a little party in their head when getting off at a highway exit and seeing two dozen fast food places vying for your attention. But this isn't the case in the CPU world where you basi...
Alex · 18 January 2021 · 865
The Problem With Intel’s New 11th Gen Gaming Laptop CPUs
Intel have just announced three new 11th gen Tiger lake mobile processors for ultra portable gaming laptops. Intel refers to these new chips as the H35 series, presumably because they have a 35 watt TDP. Based purely on the specs, they just look like...
JT · 12 January 2021 · 1K
Intel i7-1165G7 vs i7-1065G7 - BIG Gains With 11th Gen
Intel are claiming some nice performance improvements with their new 11th gen Tigerlake processors. I’ve put this to the test by comparing the 10th gen Ice Lake i7-1065G7 against the 11th gen Tiger Lake i7-1165G67 in games and applications to s...
JT · 08 January 2021 · 14.1K
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs 3950X - Worth Upgrading?
AMD’s Ryzen 9 5950X is the newer Zen 3 based version of their 16 core 3950X processor, so which should you pick, or is it worth upgrading? I’ve compared both in games and applications to show you the differences. CPU spec differences Th...
JT · 28 December 2020 · 7.4K · 1
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs Ryzen 7 3700X - 6 or 8 Cores?
AMD’s new Ryzen 5 5600X is a great 6 core processor, but can it’s fewer yet faster Zen 3 cores beat the 8 in the Ryzen 7 3700X? CPU spec differences The key difference between these CPUs is of course the core and the thread counts. Both have...
JT · 16 December 2020 · 4.3K
Are Apple's M1 Macs THAT Good?
The first systems with the Apple M1, the inaugural chip in the new Apple Silicon series, are on the market. So let's take a closer look at how the chips perform, and the innovations under the hood that Apple hopes will make the M1 a home run. A curs...
Alex · 04 December 2020 · 226
The Sneaky Thing About PCI Express
You wouldn't be able to connect high-speed components like graphics cards and NVMe drives to your computer without the PCI Express bus that's been a fixture on our motherboards for over a decade now. If you're not familiar, you can connect your devi...
Alex · 30 November 2020 · 325
5900X vs 5950X - AMD Ryzen 9 CPU Comparison
I’ve compared AMD’s two best Zen 3 processors in games and applications to help you decide which to pick. The main differences in specs are seen in the core and thread counts, the 5950X has 4 additional cores. It’s also got a little...
JT · 27 November 2020 · 5.6K
Water Cooling INSIDE A CPU
This is a PC with an all-in-one closed loop cooler to keep the CPU from overheating. And unless you're tryna perform an extreme overclock, it's a pretty good solution. But, even with the best cooler on the market your CPU will still be quite warm. An...
Alex · 20 November 2020 · 173
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs 3600 CPU Comparison - Worth Upgrading?
AMD’s new Ryzen 5 5600X is an excellent processor, but how does it compare against the 3600 from last generation, and is it worth upgrading? I’ve compared games and applications to help you decide. CPU...
JT · 13 November 2020 · 13.9K
How to Wire a Computer Like a Human Brain
The central processing unit, or CPU, that’s the key to making your home computer work is often likened to a brain, but the truth is it’s nothing like the brains found in nature or in our skulls. CPUs are great at performing precise calcul...
Alex · 09 November 2020 · 238
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs Intel i7-10700K - Best 8 Core CPU?
I’ve compared the Ryzen 7 5800X against Intel’s i7-10700K processor in games and applications to help you decide which to pick CPU spec differences Both processors have 8 cores and 16 threads. The 10700K can reach higher clock speeds, but th...
JT · 07 November 2020 · 4.7K
AMD BEATS Intel - Zen 3
The word zen conjures up images of harmony and tranquility, but AMD's new Zen 3 based processors are set to really shake up the CPU space, nothing tranquil about it. A little under four years ago, the first Zen generation was big news because it off...
Jacob Enderson · 06 November 2020 · 142
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs Intel i5-10600K - Best 6 Core CPU?
Is Intel’s i5-10600K CPU still worth buying now that AMD’s Ryzen 5 5600X is here? I’ve compared both in games and applications to show you the differences. Both processors have 6 cores and 12 threads. CPU spec differences The 10600K can reach...
JT · 06 November 2020 · 1.4K · 1
Do You Need A SPECIAL CPU for VR?
You probably already know that if you wanna game in virtual reality on your home computer, you need a powerful enough graphics card. And you've been inundated with information about just how much money you should invest in one. But what about the CPU...
Alex · 04 November 2020 · 52