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New ASUS Gaming Laptops! Nvidia Super + Intel 10th Gen Models

ASUS are refreshing their gaming laptop lineup with the launch of Intel’s new 10th gen processors and Nvidia’s Super graphics, let’s take a look at the new models and find out what’s coming. Let’s start out with the ASU...

JT · 04 April 2020 · 308

Intel i5-10400 vs i5-10500 - Worth Paying More?

The Intel i5-10400 and 10500 have similar specs, but what are the actual differences in performance in games and applications? I’ll show you in this comparison to help you decide if it’s worth paying a little extra to go for the higher 10...

JT · 23 July 2020 · 4.2K

Acer Nitro 5 (2020) Review: Great Thermal…Due To Power Limit!!

Acer Nitro 5 2020, the latest version in the gaming laptop line that impressed me a lot last year with a cooling system that's just as good as premium products. In this 2020 model, it's also very impressive. Ice cord temperatures. Well it's not lite...

Kelly · 07 June 2020 · 1.6K

Intel i7-9750H vs i9-9880H - 6 vs 8 Core Comparison!

Is the jump from 6 cores in the Intel i7-9750H processor to 8 cores in the i9-9880H worth it in a laptop? Let’s compare and see what the differences in performance are. These are the spec differences between these processors the biggest differe...

JT · 11 June 2020 · 131 · 1

Apple's 2020 5K iMac is HERE! Every NEW Change Explained

Today I am a very happy and excited man, because Apple, out of the blue, just updated their Intel-based iMacs, and there were a couple of things that we were really hoping for, so we already ordered two of these 5K iMac. We ordered a $2300 8-core mod...

Den W. · 10 August 2020 · 38

Apple's Intel & ARM Mac 2-yr Release Timeline Explained!

We all know that Apple’s custom ARM Silicon-based Macs are coming soon, but since they mentioned that there are more Intel-based Macs in the pipeline, it’s really hard to tell which Macs will get released and when during this 2-year transition period...

Alex · 27 July 2020 · 235

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 10th Gen Desktop CPU Lineup + MSI Z490 ACE Overview

Intel is launching their 10th gen desktop processors, so let’s check out what new chips are coming, find out more about the new XTU settings and features, and see what the Z490 platform is going to offer us. First up let’s check out...

JT · 30 April 2020 · 83 · 2

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 · 410

Why 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 · 363

The 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 · 143

The 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 · 409

A 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 · 127

Are 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 · 1

The 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 · 54

Is 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 · 1