The world of computer hardware and its capability to run at specific speeds is continually changing. The big names in the computer spec world are constantly striving for new and unique components and hardware upgrades. One of the latest is the new PCIe 4.0, allowing for faster speed than ever before. Unfortunately, this relatively new […]
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8 Best Tools for Stress Testing your PC (CPU, GPU, RAM)
So you’ve got yourself a new rig and want to overclock to get the best performance for your money. Maybe you have malfunctioning hardware and need to perform diagnostics? Stress testing your PC rig, including RAM, CPU and GPU stress tests are a great way to help build a healthy and stable system – performing […]
X299X vs X299 motherboards: What are the key differences?
For HEDT users out there, now is a great time to be alive. Threadripper 3000 is on the (near) horizon, and Intel just released Cascade Lake-X (CL-X) CPUs that may not be a revolution in terms of performance, but if early indicators are correct, may be a revolution in terms of pricing. HEDT stands for […]
How to Maximise your Gaming PC’s Performance: PC Optimisation Step-by-Step Guide for 2019
If you are in the process of putting together your dream build or you’ve already built it and want everything to work as it should performance-wise then you’re in the right place. Much of the content below is common knowledge for some people but for those who are building for the first time or have […]
The best ways to upgrade to the latest Zen 2 CPUs. A motherboard ecosystem analysis.
Upgrading to the latest and greatest Zen 2 processors doesn’t need to be an expensive option. As many are already aware, the new Ryzen CPUs are backwards supported on every one of the AM4 chipsets: B350, B450, X370, X470 and A320 in some cases. Manufacturers continue their support for the AM4 platform by releasing updated […]