Introduction Being the brain of the computer, the CPU plays a very important role in determining the performance of the system. Unfortunately, when it comes to choosing the best CPU (especially for a gaming computer), you will probably feel like a lost sheep. With different brands, models, speeds and specifications to choose from, it can [...]
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Beginners Guides: Overclocking the CPU, Motherboard & Memory
February 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · CPU, Introductions, Memory, Motherboards
The term overclocking is thrown around a lot, for better or worse. If you’re one of the many who has never overclocked, this guide will explain what it is and how to do it to the computers’ processor, motherboard and memory. The prospect of overclocking a computer system can be intimidating for a computer newcomer, [...]
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Gaming PCs
February 4th, 2010 · No Comments · How To Buy, PC Gaming
When it comes to PC performance, few people demand more power than gamers. Keeping up with developers who are constantly pushing hardware to its limits requires the best system possible, specifically tailored to peak every bit of performance it possibly can. Unfortunately for buyers, this means a gaming PC can not really have a weakness. [...]
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Why Cool your CPU
February 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Cooling, CPU, Processors
Why does your CPU need cooling? OK you know it gets hot without cooling but do you know what happens if you don’t use adequate cooling. With different CPU’s different results can happen, some annoying some expensive. The basics are that heat equals slower CPU performance and possible damage. Older CPU’s used to be made [...]
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