Picking the right CPU will be the make-or-break decision for any PC you build, but how do you know when to buy a brand-new ...

If you're looking at buying a new Ryzen CPU, the time is now, and we mean right now, as in literally within the next few ...

A cooler upgrade is particularly worthwhile when new processors are installed or older systems are subjected to higher loads.

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor leaks have the 5.6GHz+ X3D chip being 5% faster than the 9800X3D, and 20% faster than the ...

The Ryzen 3 1200 is at least a 4c/4t processor. It's not particularly high end but should at least meet the min requirements for a lot of games. It should be pretty ...

The main processor (CPU, “Central Processing Unit”), the main memory (RAM, “Random-Access Memory”), and the dedicated graphics card with its graphics processor (GPU, “Graphics Processing Unit”) are ...

Generally, yes. Ryzen CPUs tend to be more energy-efficient and produce less heat, which is good for your electricity bill ...

Upgrading is integral to PC building, and is one of the major advantages of building a custom PC. Many users end up swapping components over the course of 5 to 10 years, ending up with a completely ...

Already the tax-return $ I don't even have yet is burning a hole in my pocket. Slowest/most demanding thing I do on my Pismo (400mhz) is working with iPhoto and ripping the occasional CD; of course ...

The advent of Intel's new 14th-generation CPUs builds on the success of its 13th-generation Raptor Lake-based CPUs with higher clocks and, in some cases, higher core counts in tow. Meanwhile, AMD ...

Curious about the brain of your computer? The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is crucial as it defines your computer’s capabilities and how efficiently it can run software applications. Here’s how you ...