You can unlock the full potential of your CPUs through overclocking; however, to do so, you need to have the right tools, including the right motherboard. Hence you may ask, “Does my motherboard support overclocking?” Fortunately, checking whether your motherboard supports overclocking is quite simple. You can either check through the spec sheets of 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 processor’s specs. While Intel has several suffixes, the most confusing to understand is the …
Every working PC requires some form of the graphics processor (GPU) to generate a display. This graphics processor may be integrated or dedicated, but the primary purpose remains the same: the production & rendering of frames. While the term GPU in everyday language means dedicated graphics, the term GPU relates to both reliability and integration. …
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 the brand of the GPU only matters a little 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 a PCIe slot?” is a yes. You can put an M.2 SSD in a PCIe slot. However, you CANNOT put the SSD into the PCIe slot directly. In other words, to plug an M.2 SSD into a PCIe slot, you must have an …
Understanding your power supply unit and its wattage is essential for any PC builder, particularly if you plan on adding new power-hungry components like a graphics card to your PC. But for those who want to avoid the hassle of disassembling our PCs, is there a reliable way to check power supply wattage without opening …
USB mice and keyboards have been around for as long as we can remember. This then begs the question, why do motherboards still have PS2 ports? Each answer fits only some scenario. There are many reasons for still having the PS/2 port. PS/2 keyboards and mice are recognized far more readily than their USB-based counterparts. …
Nvidia gave their customers something to discuss with their new GTX 16 series 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 4GB of …
If you have just found a sweet deal on an Intel CPU and are 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 an intel processor on an AMD motherboard?” is a resounding no. …