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Our hardware section is a treasure-trove of knowledge for those who need help with picking hardware.

We do the heavy lifting for you, testing hardware, finding performance benchmarks, and coming up with recommendations that help you decide on your next upgrade specific workloads.

Not only do we cover the best hardware, but we also offer value-oriented suggestions for those on a tight budget.

From high-end hardware that’s the very best to fantastic bang-for-buck options, we remain focused on giving you valuable insight and making your purchase decisions easier.

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The Best Time to buy Computer Parts

by Christopher ⋮ Published October 18, 2019

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In this article, we’re going to discuss the best time of the year to buy PC hardware. Whether you’re a stone-cold professional, a budget-conscious consumer, or an enthusiastic gamer, we’re going to make sure that you know everything you need to know for informed purchasing decisions.Continue Reading

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The Best Case Fans for your PC

by Christopher ⋮ Updated October 14, 2019

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In this article, we’re going to teach you all you need to know to purchase the best case fans for your needs.

After going through all relevant case fan specs and what they actually mean, we’ll also give you a selection of our top four picks. Along the way, we’ll also discuss things like the difference between PWM and non-PWM fans, when you need dedicated fan controllers, and more!

Let’s dive in.

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The absolute Best 4K Monitors you can buy today (Updated)

by Christopher ⋮ Updated October 2, 2019 ⋮ 6 comments

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Today, we’re going to help you find the best 4K monitor for your needs.

In order to do that, we’re going to dive deep and tell you everything you could possibly need to know about buying a monitor. By the end of this article, you’ll be a bona fide expert in display technology– at least, enough to make a truly informed buying decision.

We’ll include our top four picks at the bottom of the article for your convenience, as well.Continue Reading

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Platform Details & Release Date: Should You Wait?

by Jerry ⋮ Updated September 25, 2019 ⋮ 9 comments

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In the wake of AMD’s 3^rd Generation Ryzen processor success, the spotlight is now squarely on Threadripper 3000. Although AMD has been unnaturally cagey regarding Threadripper, details have started leaking out.

Gamers Nexus managed to unearth a particularly juicy bit of info regarding the new Threadripper 3000-series platforms. Yes, that’s plural – sTRX4 and sWRX8.Continue Reading

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Best CPU Coolers for AMD Ryzen Threadripper CPUs (Review Roundup)

by Lakshya ⋮ Published September 13, 2019

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AMD’s Threadripper CPUs were designed to deliver incredible performance at shockingly cheap prices.

To be able to do this though, they absolutely need a powerful and reliable cooling solution. That’s especially true if you’re using the CPU for multi-core optimized tasks, such as rendering, as you’ll be running the processor at full capacity for extended periods of time.

As such, the last thing you want is an inefficient cooler that causes your CPU to exceed its thermal boundaries, which would ultimately throttle your processor and make it under-perform.Continue Reading

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Intel Core vs AMD Ryzen CPUs (Benchmarks & Comparison)

by Jerry ⋮ Updated September 25, 2019 ⋮ 6 comments

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With the launch of Ryzen 3000 CPUs (3900X, 3800X, 3700X, 3600X, and 3600), AMD has closed the gap with Intel’s most premium offerings.

In fact, some of AMD’s CPUs seem to flat out beat their direct competition in every task imaginable.

I felt it was prudent to take a look at both the products these companies offer today and assess which is the best choice for a PC build this year.

Let’s answer the hotly debated question – Intel or Ryzen Processors in 2019?Continue Reading

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The Best Time to buy Computer Parts

The Best Case Fans for your PC

The absolute Best 4K Monitors you can buy today (Updated)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Platform Details & Release Date: Should You Wait?

Best CPU Coolers for AMD Ryzen Threadripper CPUs (Review Roundup)

Intel Core vs AMD Ryzen CPUs (Benchmarks & Comparison)

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