FPS… the holy grail metric that many gamers get obsessed with and try to improve by any means possible. And because of this obsession, there is a lot of misinformation on how to do it or what components really affect FPS. This is why I decided to create this article to answer once and for …
Thermal paste is an essential component when it comes to building a PC. It helps transfer heat from the CPU to the CPU cooler, which keeps your computer running cool and quiet. Over time, the thermal paste can dry out and must be replaced. If your thermal paste has dried out and you spilled it …
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It can seem daunting if you are thinking about building a PC for the first time. However, with careful planning and a bit of research, anyone can put together a great system. Building a PC is not hard at all, but it requires some planning and research. There are a few things you need to …
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We have all been there; after a long gaming session, your computer starts freezing, and the fan noise becomes unbearable. Your computer has been pushed to its limits and is having trouble cooling down. But how do you know if it is a CPU or GPU temp issue? And how can you fix it? The …
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Consumer-grade Ryzen CPUs have a total of 24 PCIe lanes while the workstation/server-grade CPUs like the Threadripper series can have up to 128 PCIe lanes. All the popular desktop Ryzen series processors like the Ryzen 3, Ryzen 5, Ryzen 7, and Ryzen 9 have 24 PCIe lanes. The mobile version of the Ryzen processors has …
In this article, I am going to talk about CPU throttling and Thermal Throttling. I am very excited to share my knowledge on this topic as there is a lot of misunderstanding about these terms. So without further ado, let’s get started. What is CPU throttling? CPU throttling is a process where the CPU reduces …
In this article, I am going to talk about the AMD equivalent to the Intel Core i3, which is the AMD Ryzen 3. The Ryzen 3, like the i3, is a processor line for budget-conscious consumers. They are designed to deliver low-cost, low gaming performance and basic multitasking ability. This is why they are both …
When building a gaming PC choosing the CPU is one of the most important decisions you will make. The CPU will determine how smoothly your games will run and how tasks will be handled. So, a really common question I get is: “Is intel core i7 good for gaming?“. The short answer is yes. The …
If you are thinking about trying AMD and want to get an equivalent to the i5 series CPU, then you should consider the Ryzen 5 series. While this is a really generic answer, and there are a lot of different characteristics that define which AMD is equivalent to the i5, the Ryzen 5 series chips …
As the battle between AMD and Intel continues to heat up, we’re constantly receiving questions about choosing between the two. One of our recent inquiries is: “What is an AMD equivalent to Intel Core i7?” Well, the answer is that the AMD equivalent to the intel core i7 series is the Ryzen 7. The Ryzen …
A common question people have been asking about Ryzen is whether or not it has integrated graphics. Integrated graphics are common in budget laptops and desktop PCs. While you won’t get the same performance with integrated graphics cards as you would with a dedicated graphics card, if you are looking for a low-budget and low-performance …
As you can understand, there is no straightforward answer to this question. In this article, I will try to explain why this is the case and give you some guidelines and additional information so you can choose a processor speed for a laptop. A general answer would be that if you are using your laptop …
One question I get asked quite frequently is whether it is possible to upgrade the processor of a laptop. The answer is that you can upgrade your laptop processor, but it depends on its surface mounting method (more on that later). Most laptops use a mounting method called Ball Grid Array (BGA) to mount the …