Just like any other computer hardware, CPUs or processors produce a lot of heat, and it needs to be cooled down properly to get the maximum performance out of it. In the earlier years of personal computers or desktop PCs, air coolers was the standard way to cool down your cpu, and it is still… Read More »
Liquid coolers are arguably the most efficient way of cooling your processors because they can absorb heat faster than air and will require lesser power from the fans to replace the heated air. As a result, they will produce lower noise levels. The use of the coolers is gaining traction because the usually high beginner… Read More »
RGB PSUs offer extra customizability via RGB lighting. This is applied in different ways including on the fan blades, on the PSU case, or even as an RGB ring around the fan. RGB PSUs, having compatibility with controllers like Corsair iCUE or Asus Aura Sync, can enhance color customizations. Some units allow users to customize… Read More »
When gaming over the LAN network or online on Steam, a key hardware component is the network connection type which can be ethernet (wired) or wifi (wireless). Ethernet is the older one and used widely even today, whereas wifi is completely wireless and is emerging as the major replacement to the wired ethernet. However there… Read More »
We often receive password encrypted pdfs on our mail from various places. When saving these pdfs locally its a good idea to get rid of the password, so that we don’t need to remember it later on. On Ubuntu there are many simple ways to remove the password of a pdf files, each with its… Read More »
A PSU is the most critical component of a pc build, as it provides power to all components. Failure to provide power properly could lead to system degradation or even damage but it is rare these days. It is always recommended to get a good psu from a reputed brand instead of a cheap one…. Read More »
AIO Cooler come in varying sizes in terms of the radiator length, and 120mm is the smallest size. The radiator typically fits a 120mm fan and provides moderate levels of cooling. Liquid cooling offers lower temperatures, quieter fans, and eye-catching aesthetics. AIO stands for all in one, particularly referring to liquid CPU coolers. AIO coolers… Read More »
The PSU is the one responsible for distributing power to all your components. The power supply that you should use is robust so that your other PC components will not face power shortage and cause the system to crash or reboot. An 850W PSU is on the higher side since most budget desktop pcs are… Read More »
360mm aio coolers are among the largest with 3x 120mm fans that dissipate heat faster than the smaller variant. Larger radiator size and more fans means better cooling if your system is generating more heat. If you plan to use a high power cpu like a 12-16 core with hyper-threading and plan to do heavy… Read More »
The CPU is the most vital hardware in your system. It allows you to perform multiple tasks in a short amount of time. Ideally, we want the CPU to work at peak performance. A processor operating on the highest levels draws a large amount of power, which then causes more heat. To maintain the ideal… Read More »
Connecting apple devices like iphones and ipads to other platforms like windows or linux has never been easy, simply because apple’s ecosystem does not support anything outside of it. However recent models of ipads started supporting usb drives natively. That means you can now connect the usb drive to the ipad and read/write files to… Read More »
There are numerous features and specifications about a simple piece of hardware like a computer monitor that you need to know if you are planning to purchase a new monitor. Some of these are screen size, resolution, panel type etc. Different monitors have a different combination of specification parameters making them suitable to certain kind… Read More »
AIO CPU Liquid coolers are in trend these days for their better cooling capacity and their aesthetic looks. The radiator of an aio cooler comes in different sizes and 240mm is a commonly used size. Other sizes are 120mm and 360mm. In general a bigger radiator is always better as it can dissipate heat faster…. Read More »
The motherboard is the main component on your computer that acts as a bridge for your CPU, GPU, hard drive, and other hardware. If you are not a PC enthusiast and just use a computer to accomplish school and office work, you might be overwhelmed with the things that you can see on the motherboard…. Read More »
For the past 10 years, CPU performance has greatly increased, thanks to smaller semiconductor technology. Comparing Intel Lynnfield processors from 2009 to their latest Comet Lake processors, you would see that there is a huge bump when it comes to performance. With processors today being able to reach higher frequencies, its heat production also increased…. Read More »
A desktop motherboard is designed to host essential hardware for a single-user computer. It has one socket for the processor or CPU, including a slot for the chipset. There are up to four memory sockets, for as many RAMs, and two to four SATA connectors. Most desktop motherboards have one Ethernet or LAN port for… Read More »
Whether you’re building a PC for the first time or replacing your current one, choosing the right components has never been more challenging. There are loads of products, different brands, and an endless string of good/bad reviews out there. Let’s assume that you already picked out your parts. You’re now looking to house them with… Read More »
SSDs have become the default storage media on laptops, and desktops compared to traditional hard drives. They are available in multiple form factors like M.2 drives and 2.5″ standard disk drives. The standard disk drives are commonly used on desktops and the more compact M.2 ssds are used on all machines including laptops, desktops and… Read More »
AIO coolers are the easiest route if you plan to dive into liquid cooling. Compared to stock coolers and air coolers, AIO coolers offer slightly better cooling performance for your CPU. Besides AIO coolers there are the custom liquid cooling loops but those are a speciality thing requiring some skills. The key advantage of aio… Read More »
Picking the right PC case is often a difficult task to do. It’s the biggest part of your build and catches the most attention. PC cases can be the cheapest or one of the most expensive parts of your build. The good thing is that there are a ton of different PC cases out there… Read More »