This article is the third in a series of how-to stories on building a computer. For a video version of part three, click here. After seating the motherboard it’s time to install the CPU, or the brains ...

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 ...

I have a HP DL380 G8 that currently only has one CPU installed, E2609 V2. I have purchased a second E-2609 CPU for it along with the additional 2 fans and heatsink but when I install the CPU, the ...

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, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to the arguments about the benefits of owning a Mac vs. a PC — whether it's running Windows or a flavor of Linux — the biggest ...

Choosing the best new CPU is a big deal, but once you’ve done it, you’ll need to install the device. Installing an Intel CPU is just as easy as installing an AMD one, with some minor caveats that make ...

Building a PC for the first time, or even the second or third time, can feel a little intimidating. But one of the best parts about building a computer is that, for the most part, the parts fit where ...

I just got a new Dell 1300 Poweredge server to use as a dedicated DL server and Folding machine. The thing is that the machine only came with 1 cpu and I want ot add a second one. So, I have some ...