When we compare SSDs and HDDs in terms of overall performance, SSDs tend to win. You may already know this, and may thus be updating your PC with an SSD.
Although you can format and do a fresh install of Windows, you may want to keep the same Windows that you have. In order to do this, you will need to transfer Windows to your new storage. We’ll tell you how to transfer Windows 10 to SSD, since…
“How much RAM do I need for gaming?”: this is the question I was asked by a friend looking to upgrade his laptop recently, already feeling left out at being unable to join in on all-night CS:GO sessions on his previous PC. Without the right amount of memory, the most powerful computer systems can be rendered ineffectual.
RAM, or Random Access Memory, is one of the most crucial factors in…
Overclocking is a method used for many PC components because it helps to give the said component a boost, allowing it to perform better than it does at its default factory settings. While the term overclocking simply means increasing clock speed, there are certain other factors that need attention for it to work practically.
You might want to look into how much RAM you actually need before you…
You’re not the first to wonder about the role of a motherboard chipset. It’s a term that’s used a lot, especially when building your own PC, and it helps to know a little bit about it to avoid mistakes in processing power.
Simply put, the chipset on a motherboard is a crucial part of the communication between all elements of the computer system.
Think of the motherboard chipset as the…
Trying to figure out what part of your gaming system is the one responsible for slowing you down is an arduous task, but it’s still easily doable with the right tools and guidance.
It could be the CPU itself that needs a stress test, some software or hardware settings (perhaps even ones set by default in the BIOS), or it might be that your RAM memory is damaged.
Mostly, however, a good idea is…
All computer systems are equipped with a set of fans that help keep things cool and thus prevent overheating. The CPU and system fans are the only ones, however, that are directly attached to the motherboard.
The problem is that sometimes these fans can get too loud. It is difficult to focus on your work when the constant whirring of these fans is making your device sound like an aircraft ready…
A GPU is a Graphics Processing Unit, more commonly referred to as a graphics card. A GPU acts as a sort of assistant to the CPU by performing quicker and shorter calculations so the CPU is freed up for the heavier work.
AMD and NVIDIA are the most common GPU providers on the market right now. Even though GPUs tend to come with a set clock speed, most of them can easily be either overclocked or…
Most people who’ve been on the Internet a while will have at least heard of the term FPS, if not directly dealt with it while playing PC games or doing anything to do with videos.
FPS simply means Frames Per Seconds and it determines the fluidity of the motion of visuals and how aesthetically connected your game feels and looks.
Since any video is essentially just still visuals rapidly…
When it comes to issues regarding RAM, there are certain common ones that people just keep running into. Maybe you find that you do not have enough RAM or you realize that some of your apps are using too much RAM (for instance, Google Chrome sometimes does this).
Newer models of the same technology can sometimes help solve these problems. The most common type of RAM used in computers is DDR. There…
Upgrading your CPU is among the costly parts of your computer maintenance. As such, it is important to know when the time is right for you to make the investment. Even more important than that, it is important to know which CPU to spring for once you have decided that an upgrade is necessary.
We have compiled a list of tests that indicate when to upgrade your CPU. If it does turn out that it is…
Google Chrome has completely revolutionized internet browsing with its focus on user experience before everything else. However, there have been problems too such as chrome using too much CPU or memory. This can cause the CPU temperature to skyrocket which leads to bottlenecks.
The good news is that all of these problems can be solved. Chrome’s CPU usage can be toned down by troubleshooting and…
Almost everyone knows about the woes of a computer heating up, be it a desktop that radiates heat to the entire room, or a laptop or notebook that warms your legs. How consistently your system runs depends a lot on your CPU and how underworked or overworked it is.
As such, how to stress test a CPU is useful knowledge to have. There are online CPU stress tests as well as CPU stress test software…