One of the biggest dilemmas that many gamers face is choosing between a good CPU or a good GPU. This is of a particular concern when you only have a limited budget to upgrade only either of the two components which would naturally beg you to ask “should I upgrade my CPU or GPU first?”. …
The GPU is often the most expensive component inside a gaming PC. Due to the intensive processing power, the GPUs can run at rather high temperatures just like the CPU. Although the heating is normal, there are levels at which you should be seriously concerned. The processing, data transfer, calculations, etc. that occur inside the …
We have all experienced computer freezing at one point or another. It can be quite the frustrating experience particularly if you are in the middle of your work or in an intense gaming session. In majority of the cases, freezes happen only once in a blue moon. However, other times this could be a chronic …
ATX motherboards are 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? Three main factors are to consider: expandability, value for money, and performance. ATX motherboards are great for gamers who prefer expandability and value for money. …
HDMI ports are not uniform. While they may all look the same, they can be lightyears apart in terms of the bandwidth they can carry. And with the current 4K trend becoming the new norm, it naturally begs the question “which HDMI port to use for 4K?” Basically, HDMI ports conforming to version 1.4 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 a long time, you may have experienced this at one point or another. Blue Screen of Death seems to appear randomly. It often happens when you have recently installed …
Whether you want to troubleshoot your SSD, replace it, or unplug it, you would like to know where it is located in the first place. The exact location of an SSD varies from motherboard to motherboard and what kind of SSD you have. There are two kinds of SSDs, M.2 and SATA SSDs, and depending …
If your CMOS battery has died or you are curious, 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 a CMOS battery. The short answer is that a CMOS …
If you are building a new gaming PC or planning on buying a prebuilt rig, installing an SSD is almost certainly necessary. An SSD can drastically improve your quality of life on PC and your overall gaming experience. But of course, along with understanding what kind of SSD to buy for your gaming build, it …
If you want to check how powerful your current computer is or learn the details of a specific component to upgrade it, you will need to know how to find and understand the details of your system. There are many ways to learn what kind of computer you have. You can find the specs using …