Articles about PC computer hardware
Living for the Tweak Anyone who has followed me for any length of time knows that I live for tweaking computer systems. I try to get them to be all they can be. Software methods are one way. Via Windows settings, Registry settings, and countless […]
Facebook Getting Into Virtual Reality After recently purchasing Whatsapp, Facebook bought a virtual reality company, Oculus VR, this week for $2 billion in stock and cash. Mark Zuckerberg’s plans for Oculus include having it provide “completely new kinds of experiences”, of which gaming will obviously be
Toshiba has created a series of ads to display just how tough the company’s hardware is… in a rather unconventional manner. Toshiba hired the services of two whacky dudes who put the company’s products through a series of outlandish tests which go way beyond what
Toshiba’s *Extreme* Product Testing (fun videos) Read More »
Put half a dozen doctors in a room and ask them for a diagnosis on the patient in front of them and you may be surprised at the answers you get. The same can be said for many computer related problems and cooling your computer
Amazon Knows What You Want Even Before You Do The Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon has received a patent for “anticipatory shipping.” Products could start making their way to your door before you even order them. Amazon could use your searches, previous orders and, yes,
Remember when you last moved house? All those boxes, each with a label saying books, cutlery, stamp albums, Uncle Ted’s ashes, that sort of thing? And remember when you all arrived at the new house and the domestic removal technicians unloaded all those boxes, which
Many of us buy used cars because we don’t have a choice. Our pockets aren’t deep enough for the shiny new twin turbo with go faster stripes, GTX stickers and creamy leather seats. The same can be said for most acquisitions really, whether they be
Building Your Own PC: Why you should consider buying used parts Read More »
And why not? The essential tools required are already in your kitbag: eyes, hands and a lot of enthusiasm. But beware, it could get dangerously enjoyable. You’ve been buying computers from PC stores and internet retailers for years. They’ve never let you down or maybe
What is a Bottleneck? A bottleneck, when talking about computer hardware, and not your favorite rustic libation, refers to the slowest device in the system. That one piece of hardware that is bogging down everything else. Your hard drive is a typical example. It is
How to Determine GPU vs CPU Bottlenecks and Possible Solutions Read More »
Introduction BIOS is an acronym for Basic Input Output System definition n. – The set of routines stored in read-only memory that enable a computer to start the operating system and to communicate with the various devices in the system, such as disk drives, keyboard,
The case you choose to house your gaming computer’s components will play a large role in the overall quality of your system. A solid case offers good support for your components and it will also aid in the cooling process of your system. So, when
Three Things to Look for When Buying a Case for Your Gaming Computer Read More »
Perhaps no component is more influential on the quality of your computer than your motherboard. Sure, components like your processor and memory determine how fast your system runs, however, the quality of your processor and memory (and every other components for that matter) is directly
How to Choose a Quality Motherboard for Your Computer Read More »
Why the XFX HD 7850 is a Great Card for Any User The majority of computer owners purchase their PCs at a brick and mortar store and use them for everyday tasks such as browsing the internet, checking emails, and doing some basic word processing.
XFX Radeon HD 7850 – A DCT Review of an All-Around Awesome Video Card Read More »
Nvidia has just released new Graphics Processing Unit (AKA dedicated graphic card) drivers across the board. News of this release has been well documented across the net, mainly because of the vulnerability/exploit concerns. However, it now appears that the story has been sensationalized somewhat and
Nvidia updates GPU drivers: Vulnerability fix plus enhancements Read More »
