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Build A PC For Under $600 (Early 2021)
So, you already know from the title that this article is from early 2021 and right now the market for PC components isn't in a very good way. Supply chain squeezes have made it really difficult to get your hands on both big ticket graphics cards and...
Den W. · 19 March 2021 · 410There's A Windows Version With Multi-Day Battery Life
If you've been looking for a Windows laptop or tablet, there are actually quite a few systems that are now featuring Qualcomm processors. That's right. The same company that probably made the chip that's sitting inside your Android smartphone. But wh...
Alex · 02 February 2022 · 210HOW TO CHECK IF CPU IS OVERCLOCKED
Overclocking is the process of making your computer’s processor work faster. One way to check if it’s been overclocked or not, you can use three popular methods: 1) Check for a higher than expected temperature and voltage output with m...
Ahegao Hoodie · 19 March 2022 · 105Why CPU Sockets CHANGE So Much
Have you been scrimping and saving for a new CPU? You'll be in for a bit of a nasty surprise once you realize that you also need a whole new motherboard, just because those pesky CPU sockets just keep on changing. But why does this happen? I mean, we...
Alex · 12 June 2020 · 363What is the Difference between a Microprocessor and a Microcontroller
Intro Microprocessor or microcontroller is among the two most frequently employed terms in electronics. What exactly are they? What is the difference between them? The microprocessor (MPU) can be described as a type of integrated circuit...
everybreakingwave · 09 December 2021 · 125The new AMD processor is a true 64-core monster that can destroy Intel
AMD has unveiled its ultimate weapon: the AMD Threadripper 3990X. A processor with no less than 64 cores and 128 threads. The new AMD release complements the previous Threadripper that already surpassed by far Intel in its extreme range with its 24 a...
Alex · 09 February 2020 · 143The ACTUAL Difference Between Intel and AMD
As much as AMD and Intel fan boys, like to scream at each other online, the average user would be hard pressed to notice the difference between these companies' CPUs in everyday use, unless you're like us and benchmark things religiously. But on the...
Alex · 11 April 2022 · 409Should You Put TWO CPUs In Your PC?
It wasn't long ago that just single core CPUs were the norm on home computers. But these days we're seeing ever-increasing core counts for less and less money. But, if we can have lots of cores on just one CPU, what's preventing the powers that be fr...
Alex · 26 September 2020 · 102A CPU From AMD...AND Intel?!
Imagine you could build a CPU in much the same way that we build PCs today with parts from different manufacturers. This might actually become a reality in the near future, thanks to a new standard called the UCIe that's being pushed by a lot of majo...
Alex · 12 April 2022 · 127Are Cheap Graphics...GOOD?
If you're a gamer, you probably know that using the integrated graphics built in to your computer's processor, instead of a full-fledged, discrete graphics card, is about like eating meatloaf instead of steak. In a nutshell, trying to cram high-perf...
Den W. · 27 April 2020 · 68 · 1Features You Pay For But Can't Use
Buying products used to be so simple. You pay money for a hammer, and then you can use it however you want. But did you know that many electronics have hidden features that, for one reason or another, you can't even use? There are actual functional p...
Alex · 3 years ago · 47The 5 best gaming CPUs of 2022
The microprocessor is the brain of your computer. Without it, it is impossible to perform all the complex tasks required of a PC today. Which model to choose in 2022 among the hundreds of references? It seems like a long time ago that you could judg...
Ahegao Hoodie · 05 July 2022 · 119The CPU You Pay For Twice
When you think of upgrading a component in your PC, you probably think of something pretty straightforward. Take out the old one, insert the new one, and then just carry on computing as usual with better performance. But unsurprisingly, compani...
Den W. · 07 December 2021 · 54Is AMD Stuck In The PAST? PGA vs LGA
If you're new to building computers, one of the first little pieces of trivia you'll probably come across is that AMD CPU used pins on the bottom, while Intel ones use little contact pads with the pins on the motherboard's socket instead. But why we...
Jacob Enderson · 4 years ago · 3.6K · 1AMD 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 · 143How Long Will Your Phone Last?
We've gotten used to the idea of electronics going out of date relatively quickly. Just look at how many people are rocking the newest iPhone instead of holding onto something even just a few years old. But is replacing your phone this often the righ...
Alex · 08 February 2021 · 68