Getting an AM4 motherboard is pretty easy; there are tons of quality suggestions online. Getting an AM4 RGB motherboard, on the other hand, that’s where many PC builders will struggle. Truth of the matter is AMD’s AM4 platform is not in any way new, and there’s a whole selection of AM4 RGB motherboards on the …
In building or purchasing a PC for programming, it’s important to gun for a capable build. Programming is not as resource intensive as, say, high res video editing or object modelling, but a beefed-up PC helps you avoid any performance roadblocks as you progress through your programming journey. SSDs are a critical component of any …
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Think of processors as the brains of a laptop. They control practically everything: from how your laptop interprets hand movement on a mouse to the more abstract (maybe) complex stuff, like how a computer connects to wifi, transmits data and renders content from the internet. Good processors make good laptops, every other thing being equal. …
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Compared to regular motherboards, RGB motherboards add a cool touch to your PC. The best ones make sure your PC’s specs are not its only standout feature – you also get complimentary lighting in and around your PC’s components for that added bit of flair and sophistication. If this is your first time dabbling with …
Underneath the hood, solid-state drives are complicated tech. Understanding a bit of this complicated architecture is important as you shop for a new SSD. Two SSDs can look exactly the same, sometimes with the same branding, but have totally different real-world performance characteristics. The performance of any SSD is ultimately a function of its underlying …
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If you’re here, I’ll assume you’re ready or almost ready to buy an iPhone from AliExpress. AliExpress’s cheap price on everything and soaring reputation now means it’s a great place to buy everything, including iPhones. But, you need to be a little bit careful, much like how you’d be careful when shopping for an iPhone …
Finding a motherboard superbly capable of handling your gaming needs at a cheap price point can be challenging. Most solid motherboards cost a pretty penny, and once you add cheap into the mix, you’re more likely than not going to make a few concessions. In this guide, I pick out cheap gaming motherboards with the …
Setting up a decent gaming rig will require a decent enough storage device. But what defines decent enough storage? How much storage do you need for gaming if you’re going to do it right in 2022? Let’s talk storage for gaming laptops and dive to see what’s ideal so you can make an informed decision. …
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Processors run the show on any computer, and if you’re going to get serious with graphic design, you need a seriously beefy processor. The only problem is the market for CPUs/processors is somewhat overcrowded – there’s so much out there with so little to differentiate them it can be hard for a new shopper to …
As a graphic designer having a properly specced PC is essential to improving your workflow and overall efficiency. Load times, lagging/freezing PCs, all of that stuff affects your productivity. Asides from obvious upgrades like your PC’s CPU, RAM and graphics card, one place you can improve to get a more than significant performance boost is …
