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Processor (CPU)

Do You Have to Reinstall Windows After Upgrading CPU, GPU or Motherboard?

Do You Have to Reinstall Windows After Upgrading CPU, GPU or Motherboard?

May 3, 2022

Do you have to reinstall Windows after installing new hardware, let’s say, the processor (CPU), motherboard, or graphics card?

Guide to CPU FAN RPM – What’s a good CPU FAN Speed?

Guide to CPU FAN RPM – What’s a good CPU FAN Speed?

May 2, 2022

Your CPU fan spins at different speeds, which helps keep your processor cool enough to run all your tasks efficiently.

Does Overclocking Reduce Your CPU or GPU Lifespan?

Does Overclocking Reduce Your CPU or GPU Lifespan?

May 1, 2022

Let’s talk about overclocking— does it reduce your CPU or GPU lifespan?

System FAN vs CPU FAN Headers – Difference & When to Use Which

System FAN vs CPU FAN Headers – Difference & When to Use Which

April 18, 2022

You’re ready to plug in those Case or CPU fans but you’ve stumbled upon terminology you’re not all that familiar with?

How To Find Out Which CPU is compatible With Your Motherboard

How To Find Out Which CPU is compatible With Your Motherboard

April 8, 2022

Figuring out which CPUs are compatible with your motherboard can be tricky because there are so many factors to consider.

The Best CPUs with Integrated Graphics (iGPU) [Updated 2022]

The Best CPUs with Integrated Graphics (iGPU) [Updated 2022]

April 27, 2022

What are the best CPUs with integrated graphics?

Apple M1 Ultra (Mac Studio) – Better than PC?

Apple M1 Ultra (Mac Studio) – Better than PC?

April 27, 2022

Apple’s M1 Ultra has been making headlines lately and, needless to say, is quite a big deal.

AMD CPU (Processor) List in Order of Performance

AMD CPU (Processor) List in Order of Performance

April 27, 2022

How are AMD CPUs ranked in order of performance – is there an easy list to check?

Locked vs Unlocked CPUs. Which One Do You Need?

Locked vs Unlocked CPUs. Which One Do You Need?

March 17, 2022

When it comes down to locked vs unlocked CPUs, what’s the real-world difference, and which actually suits your needs?

Best CPU for Video Encoding

Best CPU for Video Encoding

April 27, 2022

What makes the best CPU for video encoding?

What is SVM Mode in your BIOS?

What is SVM Mode in your BIOS?

April 27, 2022

What is SVM Mode in your BIOs?

Thermal Throttling Guide (Prevent your GPU & CPU from Thermal throttling)

Thermal Throttling Guide (Prevent your GPU & CPU from Thermal throttling)

April 27, 2022

Thermal throttling can plague almost any PC or smart device, but what is it, and how does it actually work?

How hot is too hot for a CPU? – Processor Temperature Guide

How hot is too hot for a CPU? – Processor Temperature Guide

April 29, 2022

How hot is too hot for a CPU?

APU vs CPU – Differences, Benefits and Drawbacks

APU vs CPU – Differences, Benefits and Drawbacks

February 24, 2022

Have you ever wondered what the difference between an Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) is compared to a Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

P-Cores vs E-Cores & Intel’s New CPUs

P-Cores vs E-Cores & Intel’s New CPUs

April 28, 2022

The idea of having different kinds of processor cores on the same CPU package isn’t a new one by any means.

How to Fix the “CPU Fan Error!” Message

How to Fix the “CPU Fan Error!” Message

April 27, 2022

“CPU Fan Error!

CPU Cores vs. Logical Processors & Threads

CPU Cores vs. Logical Processors & Threads

April 27, 2022

There’s so much to take into account when looking for a CPU.

CPU Base Clocks vs Boost Clocks – What are they and what are the differences?

CPU Base Clocks vs Boost Clocks – What are they and what are the differences?

April 27, 2022

Gone are the days when CPUs had fixed clock speeds, and comparing different models from various manufacturers was as easy as ranking them by their frequency.

When Should You Upgrade Your CPU?

When Should You Upgrade Your CPU?

March 1, 2022

Are you due for a CPU upgrade?

Troubleshooting MSI EZ Debug LEDs: Everything You need to know

Troubleshooting MSI EZ Debug LEDs: Everything You need to know

November 9, 2021

MSI’s EZ debug LEDs might seem like a trivial feature when purchasing a new motherboard, but it can save you hours when troubleshooting in case something does go wrong.

How to Combine the Processing Power of Two (or more) Computers

How to Combine the Processing Power of Two (or more) Computers

April 4, 2022

What’s faster than one PC?

Can You Use Nvidia GPUs with an AMD CPU?

Can You Use Nvidia GPUs with an AMD CPU?

March 29, 2022

AMD is the only PC component manufacturer that builds both CPUs and dedicated graphics cards for the mainstream PC market.

Server vs. Desktop CPUs: What are the differences?

Server vs. Desktop CPUs: What are the differences?

March 7, 2022

A common question amongst our readers is which processor type they should choose:

CPU vs. GPU Rendering – What’s the difference and which should you choose?

CPU vs. GPU Rendering – What’s the difference and which should you choose?

April 12, 2022

Ever wondered what the difference between CPU and GPU rendering was and which one fits your needs best?

Do CPUs Come With Thermal Paste? (And how to apply it properly)

Do CPUs Come With Thermal Paste? (And how to apply it properly)

April 25, 2022

Building a new PC can be a daunting task, but this experience can also be very exciting.

Do You need a CPU Cooler? All cases where you’ll need a CPU Cooler explained.

Do You need a CPU Cooler? All cases where you’ll need a CPU Cooler explained.

November 8, 2021

Whether you need a CPU Cooler or not might seem like a bit of an obvious question to some, but it can certainly be confusing to newcomers.

How to fix bent Pins on a CPU and Motherboard (LGA & PGA)

How to fix bent Pins on a CPU and Motherboard (LGA & PGA)

May 18, 2022

Bent pins can cause a variety of peculiarities.

Where to buy PC-Parts, CPUs & Graphics Cards in your Country

Where to buy PC-Parts, CPUs & Graphics Cards in your Country

April 29, 2022

Well, it’s 2022, and stock issues still plague buyers worldwide.

How to upgrade your PC (Beginner’s Guide)

How to upgrade your PC (Beginner’s Guide)

May 19, 2022

Upgrading your system is an exciting experience that comes with a lot of benefits:

How to check your PC’s Specs (CPU, GPU, RAM, Storage & More)

How to check your PC’s Specs (CPU, GPU, RAM, Storage & More)

May 9, 2022

There are many reasons why you would want to check your PC’s specs.

AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Review for Content Creators – Goodbye Competition

AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Review for Content Creators – Goodbye Competition

May 9, 2022

AMD released its newest range of Ryzen 5000 Series CPUs on October 8th.

LGA vs. PGA Sockets – Benefits & Drawbacks

LGA vs. PGA Sockets – Benefits & Drawbacks

May 9, 2022

If you’ve ever shopped for processors and motherboards, you might’ve encountered words and terms like ‘sockets,’ ‘LGA1200,’ and so on.

Render Engine Hardware Compatibility – CPU / GPU / Hybrid

Render Engine Hardware Compatibility – CPU / GPU / Hybrid

May 9, 2022

This is one of the first things you need to know when planning a new PC for Rendering Workloads:

The AMD Threadripper 3990X Review for Content Creators

The AMD Threadripper 3990X Review for Content Creators

October 5, 2021

AMD’s Threadripper lineup launch, featuring overwhelming 24 and 32-core CPUs, left a trail of dizzy Intel HEDT and even enterprise-class Xeon processors in its wake.

Best Motherboards for 3rd Gen AMD Threadripper CPUs 3990X, 3970X, 3960X

Best Motherboards for 3rd Gen AMD Threadripper CPUs 3990X, 3970X, 3960X

May 9, 2022

With the release of AMD’s Threadripper 3000 processors (3rd Generation Threadripper), Intel has finally lost the lead in both single-core and multi-threaded workloads.

Best Motherboards for i9 9900k, i7 9700k [Intel 9th Gen CPUs]

Best Motherboards for i9 9900k, i7 9700k [Intel 9th Gen CPUs]

May 9, 2022

Intel’s consumer CPUs have always remained a step ahead of their AMD counterparts when it comes to single-thread performance.

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

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

May 9, 2022

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

Intel Core vs AMD Ryzen CPUs in 2022 (Benchmarks & Comparison)

Intel Core vs AMD Ryzen CPUs in 2022 (Benchmarks & Comparison)

May 9, 2022

With the launch of Ryzen 5000 CPUs (5950X, 5900X, 5800X, and 5600X), AMD surpassed even Intel’s most premium offerings in 2020.

Best Memory (RAM) for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs 3900X, 3700X, 3600

Best Memory (RAM) for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs 3900X, 3700X, 3600

May 9, 2022

Wondering what RAM would be perfect for your Ryzen PC Build?

Best Motherboards for AMD Ryzen 5000 Series CPUs 5950X, 5900X, 5600X

Best Motherboards for AMD Ryzen 5000 Series CPUs 5950X, 5900X, 5600X

July 31, 2021

On the lookout for a motherboard that pairs well with a Ryzen 5000 CPU like the 5950X?

Cinema 4D Viewport Performance Benchmark & Scores (Updated Results)

Cinema 4D Viewport Performance Benchmark & Scores (Updated Results)

May 23, 2021

CGDirector’s Cinema 4D Viewport Performance Benchmark measures how snappy and smooth Active Work inside your 3D Software will be.

Single vs Dual vs Quad Channel Memory on Ryzen Threadripper (Benchmarks)

Single vs Dual vs Quad Channel Memory on Ryzen Threadripper (Benchmarks)

March 27, 2021

Does Single vs Dual vs Quad Channel Memory impact performance on Ryzen Threadripper CPUs?

Cinebench R20 Scores (Updated Results)

Cinebench R20 Scores (Updated Results)

April 29, 2022

There’s a newer version of Cinebench Available Here.

Parts Needed to Build a PC (Computer Parts List & Explanation)

Parts Needed to Build a PC (Computer Parts List & Explanation)

May 9, 2022

What Computer Parts do you need to build a PC, you ask?

VRAY Benchmark & CPU + GPU Scores (Updated Results)

VRAY Benchmark & CPU + GPU Scores (Updated Results)

March 31, 2022

Chaos Group’s V-Ray Benchmark is a widely used tool for benchmarking your Processor and your Graphics Card.

PC-Builder: Find The Best Parts For Your PC & Workstation

PC-Builder: Find The Best Parts For Your PC & Workstation

May 11, 2022

Quickly find the best Parts for your PC & Workstation.

Best Workstation Computer for 3D Modeling and Rendering

Best Workstation Computer for 3D Modeling and Rendering

May 9, 2022

The most interesting thing you’ll come across when looking for a Computer or Workstation for 3D Modeling and Rendering is that 3D Modeling and (CPU) Rendering are two very different workloads.

Cinebench R15 Scores (Updated Results)

Cinebench R15 Scores (Updated Results)

November 28, 2021

There’s a newer version of Cinebench Available Here.

Blender Benchmark Results (Updated Scores)

Blender Benchmark Results (Updated Scores)

April 23, 2022

The Open Source Digital Content Creation Software Blender is among the most popular 3D-Modeling, -Animation, -Rendering, Video Editing & Compositing Solutions on the market.

Best CPU & GPU Render Benchmarks

Best CPU & GPU Render Benchmarks

April 28, 2022

There are many kinds of Benchmarks out there.

Best CPU For Rendering [2022 Guide]

Best CPU For Rendering [2022 Guide]

May 9, 2022

Have you ever wondered what Processor (CPU) is best for rendering?

Best Hardware for GPU Rendering in Octane – Redshift – Vray (Updated)

Best Hardware for GPU Rendering in Octane – Redshift – Vray (Updated)

May 9, 2022

Graphics Card (GPU) based render engines such as Redshift, Octane, or VRAY have matured quite a bit and are overtaking CPU-based Render-Engines – both in popularity and speed.

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