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If PCs have a dedicated graphics card with video connectivity ports then why do motherboards have HDMI ports as well? Why have the redundancy? The answer to this question is fairly simple. Motherboards have HDMI ports for connecting your monitor to IN CASE if your PC does not have a dedicated graphics card. Many budget …
If you take a closer look at your motherboard, you will find that it has a peculiar little coin cell battery similar to what you find on a watch. This begs the question why do motherboards have batteries? Well in the most simple of terms, the battery you find on a motherboard is called the …
Modern-day CPUs with immense power and high TDP generate a lot of heat. Minor heating is standard and nothing to be worried about. On the other hand, if the processor reaches exceptionally high temperatures, it can take some permanent damage. This is why constant monitoring and precautions are necessary. In order to stay in safe …
You can unlock the full potential of your CPUs through overclocking, however, in order to do so, you need to have the right tools including the right motherboard. Hence you may ask “does my motherboard support overclocking or not”? Fortunately, checking whether your motherboard supports overclocking is quite simple. You can either check through the …
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 …