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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 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

Can You Overclock a LOCKED CPU?

If you're a computer hardware enthusiast, you probably know that if you want to overclock your CPU, meaning run it at a higher speed, then it would be best to buy an unlocked processor. An unlocked processor means that it has an unlocked multiplier....

Alex · 01 August 2020 · 4.5K

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

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

Intel i7-10700K vs i7-9700K - Does Hyperthreading Matter?

How does the new Intel i7-10700K processor compare against the older i7-9700K from last generation? Let’s see what the differences are in games and applications both at stock and while overclocked. Starting out with the specs, both are 8 core p...

JT · 30 July 2020 · 2K

MSI GP75 Laptop Review - 10750H + RTX 2070 Worth It?

The MSI GP75 Leopard is the first gaming laptop I’ve got with Intel’s new 10th gen i7 processor, let’s see just how well it performs and what’s on offer in this detailed review. The 10SFK model I’ve got has an Intel 10th...

JT · 26 June 2020 · 1.7K

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

MSI GS66 Thermal Testing - How Hot is 10980HK + RTX 2080 Super Max-Q?

The MSI GS66 is a thinner gaming laptop with some powerful hardware inside, so just how hot does it get? Let’s find out and see what improvements can be made to thermals and performance. The GS66 is available in different configurations, my mod...

JT · 25 April 2020 · 1.6K

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

i7-10750H + RTX 2070 Gaming Benchmarks - MSI GP75 10SFK Tested In 20 Games!

The MSI GP75 is a powerful gaming laptop that’s not quite as thin as many others I’ve recently tested, so let’s see if that extra cooling space is able to give it an edge in games. I’ve tested 20 different games at all setting...

JT · 24 June 2020 · 1.4K

Lenovo Legion 7i Review - Worth The Hype?

The Lenovo Legion 7i is an interesting gaming laptop, let’s find out why and see if it lives up to the hype in this detailed review. I’ve got one of the higher tier configuration options, but it is available with quite a few different spe...

JT · 14 August 2020 · 1.2K

How Hot is 10875H + RTX 2070 Super Max-Q? Gigabyte Aero 17 XB Thermal Testing

Gigabyte have refreshed their Aero 17 laptop with Intel 10th gen processor and Nvidia Super graphics, let’s find out just how hot these new parts get and see what can be done to improve performance. The new Aero 17 laptop is available in d...

JT · 21 April 2020 · 1.1K

Intel i3-10100 vs 9100 vs 8100 - Does Hyperthreading Matter?

Intel recently launched the i3-10100 processor, which has added hyperthreading to the i3, but just how much of a performance boost does this give us over the older i3-9100 and i3-8100 CPUs in games and applications? Let’s find out and see how t...

JT · 19 August 2020 · 1.1K

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

MSI GS66 Review - Best Thin And Powerful Gaming Laptop?

The MSI GS66 Stealth is a gaming laptop available with some powerful specs while still remaining on the thinner and sleeker side, let’s check it out in this detailed review and see what improvements they’ve made over the older GS65....

JT · 3 years ago · 997