If you read the model names of different Intel (or AMD) CPUs, you will notice that they include peculiar suffixes. While they may seem trivial, they hold tremendous significance. The letters in the suffix all have a different relationship to the specs of the processor. While Intel has several suffixes, the most confusing to understand …
Every working PC requires some form of graphics processor (GPU) to generate a display. Now this graphics processor may be integrated or dedicated, but the basic purpose remains the same: display & rendering of frames. While the term GPU in common language mean a dedicated graphics. The term GPU actual relates to both dedicated and integrated. …
Once you spend a hefty amount on a computer part like the GPU, you want the system to utilize that new resource. In some cases, the system refuses to do so, resulting in frustration for the user. This would beg the question why are games not using GPU after all? and how to fix this …
Most modern-day gaming PCs are made of a combination of components that are purchased separately and then put together. Graphics cards are the most expensive part of any system. Something like a brand of the GPU doesn’t necessarily matter much as long as the manufacturer is well known. However, what matters is the compatibility of …
The short answer to the question “can you put M.2 SSD in PCIe slot?” is a yes. You CAN put an M.2 SSD in a PCIe slot. HOWEVER, you CANNOT put the SSD into PCIe slot directly. In other words, in order to plug an M.2 SSD into a PCIe slot, you need to have …
Understanding what power supply unit you have and its wattage is essential for any PC builder particularly if you are planning on adding new power hungry components like a graphics card to your PC. But for those of us who do not want to go through hassle of disassembling our PCs, is there a reliable …
USB mice and keyboards have been around for as long as we can remember now. This then begs the question, why do motherboards still have PS2 ports? There is no one answer fit all scenario. There are many reasons for still having the PS/2 port. PS/2 keyboard and mice are recognized far more readily as …
Nvidia gave their customers something to talk about with their new GTX 16 series back in February 2019. Nvidia’s GTX 16 series gave the gaming world some new budget-friendly non-RTX GPUs, which could potentially perform on par with AMD’s famous RX 500 series. The weaker of the two basic variants was the GTX 1650 with …
If you have just found a sweet deal on an Intel CPU and you wondering if you can use it with an AMD motherboard you already own, then unfortunately you will be disappointed. The short and simple answer to the question “can I use intel processor on AMD motherboard?” is a resounding no. It is …
Nvidia launched their RTX 3000 series with the introduction of the RTX 3080 on 17th September 2020. Since then, Nvidia has released a whole bunch of GPUs starting from the low-end RTX 3050, all the way up to the show stopper RTX 3090 Ti. But the question remain, is RTX 3050 good for gaming for …