Installing a CPU cooler might feel a little scary since you're interacting directly with chips and paste and metal and some pretty delicate components. But it doesn't have to be. Once you've done it a ...

I took the free upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10. It's very confusing if I can keep the same licence if I do a core upgrade (motherboard/CPU). I read this which ...

Intel and AMD have been competing with each other for decades, relentlessly pushing the computing industry forward with the best CPUs for every kind of user. While Intel still enjoys the larger slice ...

Intel's 12th Gen workhorse is still a very popular chip for gaming and productivity, and the right cooler can make all the difference. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Decimating AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X and impressively taking on the Ryzen 9 7900X in some cases, the Intel Core i7-13700K punches way above its head. This 16-core processor is a workhorse for gaming and ...

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