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What is PCI Express (PCIe)? – Everything You Need To Know
It’s a common question: “What is PCIe?”Perhaps the simplest PCIe definition is that PCIe, or PCI Express, is a high-bandwidth expansion standard for PCs. The original PCI Express 1.0 standard debuted as…
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What are CPU and GPU Bottlenecks? – A Simple Explanation
Buying a game on Steam that you allegedly have the proper specs for only to see it drastically underperform on your rig really sucks. There are a variety of problems out there--…
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DDR3 vs DDR4 RAM: Which is better?
Since the debut of the DDR4 RAM standard in 2014, consumers everywhere have been asking: is DDR4 better than DDR3? Yes. Yes, it is. Numbered standards like this usually have pretty linear…
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Liquid Cooling vs Air Cooling: What’s the difference, and which is better?
There are few topics in PC hardware as complex and misunderstood as cooling. And yet, it is incredibly important; the way that your PC is cooled will impact its performance, longevity, and…
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Maxnomic vs DXRacer – Best Gaming Chair Showdown
Maxnomic and DXRacer are two of the most prolific names in gaming chairs but in a head-to-head battle… who wins? Short answer… well, you know. The one that you like because of…
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IPS vs TN vs VA – The Ultimate Monitor Showdown
It’s IPS vs TN vs VA- which panel is best for your needs? It’s finally time for the ultimate monitor battle: IPS vs TN vs VA. With the help of this article,…
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720p vs 1080p vs 1440p vs 4K – Which is best?
Today, we’re going to pit 720p vs 1080p vs 1440p vs 4K against each other. These are the four most popular resolutions on the market, and we’re going to help explain the…
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NVMe vs M.2 vs SATA: Which is the best for your SSD?
Everyone knows that SSDs are faster than HDDs, but did you know that not all SSDs are made equal? In this article, we’re going to pit NVMe vs M.2 vs SATA in…
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i3 vs i5 vs i7 vs i9: Which Intel processor is best for you?
It’s i3 vs i5 vs i7 vs i9! These are the four tiers of Intel’s main “Core” processors and are targeted at most desktop PC users, especially builders. The “Pentium” series is…
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Nvidia SLI vs AMD CrossFire vs Nvidia NVLink – Finding The Best Dual GPU Solution
Are dual video cards a thing of the past? It’s time for Nvidia SLI vs AMD CrossFire, and we’re going to settle this question and more in this article.Whether you want SLI…
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How to install a GPU in 6 easy steps
Installing a GPU has never been easier.
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Best RTX 2080 Super Graphics Card in 2025
If you want to snag the best RTX 2080 Super, congratulations: you’re in the right place. We’ve gathered our four top picks, each of which we’ve covered below with a brief RTX…
Last Updated on July 15, 2024 · Christopher Harper