Your computer's CPU is its most important part, and its most expensive one, too. So how long can you expect it to last if ...

I've never regretted owning the 5800X3D, but before you spend $349 on a previous generation CPU, there are a few questions ...

Maker, meme-r, and unabashed geek, Joe has been writing about technology since starting his career in 2018 at KnowTechie. He's covered everything from Apple to apps and crowdfunding and loves getting ...

Reports of new Intel processors for LGA1700 continue to gain attention because DDR5 pricing has become a major barrier for budget upgrades. The rumored processors are described as another Raptor ...

Microsoft ended mainstream Windows 10 support a year ago, but PC upgrades to Windows 11 have ground to a halt, analysts said.

PC gamers enjoy the flexibility of upgrading their systems, and that is perhaps one of the best perks of owning a PC. If you choose your components wisely from the start, there won't necessarily be a ...

Hamlin has been in the tech field for over nine years. Since 2017, his work has appeared on MakeUseOf, Android Police, OSXDaily, Beebom, and more. He served as the Senior Editor at Valnet's MakeUseOf ...

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 similar to the i3-9100 my son had ...

As the ongoing memory shortage bites, CPU-Z data shows enthusiasts scaling back PC memory capacities, with DDR4 and 16GB rigs ...

They're a quick way to help you check component compatibility before you build or upgrade a system.

I bought my kids each a HP Pavilion Gaming PC (TG01-0023w, product 6YR56AA) a few years ago and I'm looking to upgrade the CPUs to maximize their PC's, rather than entertaining buying a new PC with ...

Building a PC is nice because you can gradually upgrade components as you need to since one day or another your CPU, GPU, ...