If your motherboard is being conservative with its default settings, your CPU might operate well below its true potential.

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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 ...

For a CPU, or processor, to maintain a safe operating temperature, it needs a CPU fan. When properly installed, a CPU fan stays in constant contact with the CPU's metal plate so all the heat generated ...

So you've spent the past few weeks wringing towels, trying to decide whether you should stick with your current PC or start over from scratch. It's been a tough decision, but in the end you've decided ...

I installed a i5 onto an Asus Maximus Gene V motherboard last night, but the experience was a bit scary and has me scratching my head. Pulling down the metal bracket that goes atop the CPU seems to ...

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 ...

If your Windows laptop shows high CPU usage when plugged in, check the power plan settings first, then use the fixes in this ...