ATX motherboards are perhaps the most common form factor of motherboards and also the one that gamers prefer the most. But are ATX motherboards good for gaming in the first place? There are three main factors to consider here: expandability, value for money and performance. ATX motherboards are great for gamers who prefer expandability and …
One of the most dreadful issues you can face with any PC is the infamous Blue Screen of Death. If you have been around computers for long then there is a high chance that you may have experienced this at one point or another. Blue Screen of Death seems to appear randomly. It often happens …
If your CMOS battery has died or if you are simply just curious, then you may wonder what the little coin cell battery in the middle of the motherboard does. This may beg several questions such as why have it in the first place and can computer run without CMOS battery at all. The short …
The SATA interface, which is one of the primary interfaces for connecting hard drives, has different versions. The most recent version being SATA 3. There is a huge difference between the different SATA interface / port versions as far as the performance is concerned. So much so that SATA 3 ports on a motherboard are …
PCIe x16 slot is generally considered to be the fastest slot on a given motherboard. However, the actual speed of the x16 slot depends upon the version of the PCIe standard it conforms to. The reason for this is simple. With every new iteration of the PCIe standard, the per lane speed doubles. Meaning a …
When it comes to motherboards, the general idea is to get the cheapest one that has all the required features. So there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer to the question “how much should I spend on a motherboard?” rather, it all depends upon your needs. Motherboards can cost anywhere between $50 all the way to $1500. …
One of the most annoying problems you can face is your computer turning off randomly. You can be in the middle of some important office presentation or close to your objective in your favorite game when your PC shuts down without any warning. There are a lot of reasons that may cause this to happen. …
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 …
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 …