Often, PC enthusiasts will speak of overclocking the way car enthusiasts discuss high-performance engines, with megahertz and voltage taking the place of horsepower and torque. Overclocking is often a relatively simple way to squeeze out extra performance from computer components; however, problems sometimes do arise. Luckily, most problems faced with overclocking are easily fixed with […]
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Building My Ryzen 7 Video Editing PC
- Chris Cunningham
- 4th Dec 2017
- Build Stories
Starting a university degree in video production, I needed something that could handle far more than my current gaming build. So, with new high-core CPUs from both Intel and AMD to choose from, this article looks at the parts that I’ve used to my new editing build.
Windows Workstation vs. iMac Pro
- Chris Cunningham
- 18th Aug 2017
- Guides
A lot of enthusiast workstation customers are eagerly awaiting the release of the $5,000 iMac Pro coming in December. Yet, with such a price tag, it had me wondering if it’s the best option for money. Everyone one has their own preference when it comes to Windows or Apple and that’s not a problem. So […]
Types of VRAM Explained: HBM vs. GDDR5 vs. GDDR5X
- Daniel Podgorski
- 9th Feb 2017
- PC Hardware
All graphics cards need both a GPU and VRAM to function properly. While the GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) does the actual processing of data to output images on your monitor, the data it is processing and providing is stored and accessed from the chips of VRAM (Video Random Access Memory) surrounding it. Outputting high-resolution graphics […]
The Ultimate Guide to Computer RAM
- James
- 18th Mar 2016
- PC Hardware
RAM (short for Random Access Memory) is an essential part of every computer, because it holds all of the data your computer is currently using. Think of it as your computer’s short-term memory, whereas the hard drive is more like long-term memory. Why is RAM important? How much RAM do you need, and how fast […]
What is a Mechanical Keyboard? Guide to Buying a Mechanical Keyboard
- The Falcon
- 6th Mar 2016
- Guides
Your keyboard is the part of your computer with which you have the most contact. But despite all the time many people spend with their keyboards, very few consider the variety of choices available. So, what options are there for your keyboard, and how do you know when you’ve found the right keyboard for you? […]
The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Computer Mouse
- The Falcon
- 2nd Feb 2016
- Guides
The average PC user spends several hours a day touching a computer mouse, making it one of the most critical computer peripherals. And yet, few PC users spend much time considering mice before purchasing one that they’ll end up using for years. Today, PC users have an enormous variety of mice to choose from, as […]
Frames Per Second: 5 Simple Tips to Boost Your FPS
- The Falcon
- 2nd Jun 2014
- Guides
Unlike with console gaming, where developers optimize their games for one specific hardware configuration, PCs vary heavily when it comes to hardware. No matter what your components are, there are ways to squeeze out some extra frames-per-second.