After seating the motherboard, it’s time to install the CPU, or the brains of the computer. The processor is delicate so handle it by the edges and be sure to discharge any static electricity before ...

A computer isn't a computer without a processor, so that's rightfully where system building and upgrading usually start. If you're looking for a faster, more powerful, and more feature-rich PC, you're ...

Every user who has built their own PC started somewhere. It might be overwhelming at first, but once you get the hang of it, PC assembly is actually quite easy. This guide serves as a basic starter ...

Building a PC is a many-step process, but one in particular stands out as being intimidating to first-timers: properly mounting a CPU and cooler. Why? Because, generally speaking, that one little cpu ...

The central processing unit, or processor, executes commands on a PC. Although the RAM, the motherboard and other hardware do have some effect on a desktop's performance, the CPU is a major ...

I'm Sayan Ghosh and I'm a contributor from Canada. I'd describe myself as an amateur photographer who loves storytelling and trying different street food. When not working, I'm on my custom-built PC, ...

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 ...

CPU-Z is a popular program that lets users easily access details about their system's specifications. The free system information software was launched back in 2013. and has garnered positive reviews ...

There’s a lot of hype around how many cores a device’s CPU (aka Central Processing Unit) has. It’s common to hear people say that more cores equals more processing power, and while that’s technically ...