It is the end of an era. Windows 10 was purported as the final version of Windows. But it would seem as though that wasn’t entirely true. Windows 11 has been announced and will be making its way to consumers soon. The exact date has yet to be given, but a tentative launch in late […]
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How To Enable TPM on ASUS, Gigabyte ASRock & MSI BIOS Settings
Intel have dropped Windows 11 on us all and it’s caused a furore about ‘TPM’ or trusted platform modules. Don’t worry, your PC isn’t about to become obsolete and you don’t need to buy anything. Even if it fails the Microsoft check, so long as your CPU is Ryzen 2000 (Zen 2) or newer, or […]
5 Steps for Saving Money While Building a New PC
With the volatility of the current PC part market, it can be difficult to tell what components are being sold at reasonable prices and which ones are being marked up due to shortages or high demand. This fact is especially true if you’ve never built a PC on your own before. The task can seem […]
How to Overclock RAM: A Step-by-Step Guide
Enthusiasts and gamers looking to get the most out of their systems often turn to overclocking. Overclocking a component allows it to exceed its base clock speed, which equates to better overall performance in a wide range of tasks. You might be surprised just how many pieces of hardware can be overclocked. GPUs, CPUs, monitors, […]
How to Check Your PC’s Specs on Windows 10 – CPU/GPU/Motherboard/RAM
It’s always good to know exactly what sort of hardware your computer has. It will save an awful lot of headache when it comes to upgrading your system down the line, and it will make it easier to know which upgrades you can make with the components you already have. Knowing the exact specs of […]
What Graphics Card Do I Have? Here’s How To Check
So, you’re looking through the specifications for a new game that you want to play, and it says that you need a certain type of graphics card. There are plenty of reasons that a user might not know what they have. Maybe your system was a gift or built by a friend. Or maybe it’s […]
How to Lower GPU Temperatures
Your GPU is likely one of, if not the, most expensive parts in your computer. High temperatures while gaming or performing high-performance tasks can mean a shorter lifespan and reduced performance, so keeping it under control is a worthy endeavor. High temperatures can even lead to thermal throttling and cause sudden FPS drops in games. […]
How to Reduce CPU Temperatures (Benefits, How to Steps, Methods)
Keeping CPU temperature under control is key to your computer’s performance. Whether you are playing games, doing work, or even simply browsing the internet, your CPU could raise in temperature. Fluctuations based on how complex the task is are normal; however, there is still an upper limit to what your CPU should reach. Going beyond […]
Sudden FPS Drops: What Is Causing Them & How to Fix Them?
Sudden FPS drops or performance issues in games are frustrating. FPS drops that occur after some hardware change or game update are often easy to tack, but what about other situations? The possible causes are numerous and almost impossible to track, making fixing the issue particularly difficult. The tough part is finding out what is […]