From Intel Core i5-14600K to AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, here are some decent PC upgrades you can use with your old DDR4 memory.

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

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 ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Building your first computer is a memory worth cherishing for years, and the amount of research that goes into picking the right parts is what ...

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 ...

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 ...

If your motherboard is being conservative with its default settings, your CPU might operate well below its true potential. More often than not, a few BIOS tweaks are all it takes to stop you from ...

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 ...

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 ...