Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Random access memory, usually shortened to RAM or simply “memory,” is one of the most important parts of any computing device. Modern PCs, tablets, and phones typically have from 2GB up to 32GB, though some have even more. But how much RAM do you need, exactly? Adding more RAM to … Read more
Building a PC from scratch might seem like a daunting task. From motherboards and CPUs to GPUs and cooling systems, there are a lot of moving pieces to consider. But despite all these fancy components, building a desktop computer is surprisingly simple. In fact, if you know how to handle a screwdriver and aren’t afraid … Read more
Jacob Roach / Digital Trends If you want a midrange processor in 2024, two of the best options available are AMD’s Ryzen 7 7700X and Intel’s Core i5-14600K. These $300-ish processors offer lots of cores for high performance computing and gaming, as well as 5GHz+ clock speeds. They aren’t quite as powerful as the very … Read more
Jacob Roach / Digital Trends If you’re buying or building an ultra-budget PC, then two of the best CPU options around $100 are the AMD Ryzen 5 5600, and the Intel Core i3-14100F. These chips come from two different manufacturers from different generations, and are built on very different designs. But which is best? It … Read more
Do you have any clue how much power your PC consumes when you’re playing video games? Or how about when it’s just sitting idly? Whether you’re trying to figure out how to cut down on energy costs, or simply want to know how much toil your PC endures when running Abode Creative Suite, you’ll want … Read more
The Microsft Surface Pro lineup of devices is pretty great, whether you’re looking at the Surface Pro 9 or the Surface Pro 8. Of course, they can be a bit expensive, and if they’re just not exactly what you’re looking for, there are some other alternatives you can consider. In fact, the Surface Pro was … Read more
Intel Core i5-13600K Best Intel CPU for the 4070 and 4070 Ti Jump to details AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Best budget CPU for the RTX 4070 and 4070 Ti Jump to details Show 1 more item The Nvidia RTX 4070 and RTX 4070 Ti are among the best graphics cards you can buy for high … Read more
Want to know what CPU is inside your PC without taking it apart? That’s no problem. Whether you have an Intel or AMD processor, a new PC or a decade old machine, finding out what your CPU is takes no time at all. In just a few clicks, you’ll know everything you need to know … Read more
The Core i9-13900KS was a milestone product for Intel, as it was the first consumer processor capable of reaching an impressive 6GHz straight out of the box. This year, Team Blue is expected to take it up a notch. A recent leak reported by Tom’s Hardware has unveiled crucial details about Intel’s upcoming flagship CPU, … Read more
Microsoft Microsoft appears to finally be putting its foot down on how far back it’s willing to go when it comes to supporting older hardware. As of the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 build, Microsoft will require that your processor supports the POPCNT instruction. If you’re wondering what that is and whether this will affect you, … Read more
