If PCs have a dedicated graphics card with video connectivity, why do motherboards also have HDMI ports? Why have the redundancy? The answer to this question is simple. Motherboards have HDMI ports for connecting your monitor in case your PC does not have a dedicated graphics card. Many budget and non-gaming PCs out there lack …
If you look closer at your motherboard, it has a peculiar little coin cell battery similar to what you see on a watch. This begs the question, why do motherboards have batteries? Well, in the simplest terms, the battery you find on a motherboard is called the CMOS battery. It serves the unique and critical …
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. To stay in safe temperature ranges, …
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 …