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PC Optimization
What Is TJMax in CPUs?

No, not the department store.

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Windows 11
How to Fix a "This app can't run on your PC" Error on Windows 11

Unless the app is inherently incompatible, there are ways to make it work.

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Hardware
Air Cooling vs. Liquid Cooling: Which One Is Right for You?

Weigh your options before upgrading your CPU cooler.

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Hardware
AMD’s Laptop CPU Naming Scheme Explained

AMD went against every convention—the first number no longer indicates a generational performance leap.

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AMD
What’s the Difference Between Ryzen PRO and Normal Ryzen?

"PRO" doesn't actually stand for "pro gamer."

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Hardware
CPU_FAN vs. CPU_OPT on Motherboards: What's the Difference?

Where does the CPU cooler go?

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Hardware
What’s the L/H Switch on the AMD Wraith Prism?

Should you set it to wumbo?

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Hardware
All the Letters in AMD Ryzen CPU Names Explained

Harder than the Da Vinci Code?

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Hardware
The Weird Time CPUs Came on Cards (And Why They Stopped)

Sometimes you'll play your cards wrong.

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Hardware
Custom Water Loops: Should You Still Be Using Them?

Aside from keeping your CPU well-hydrated for its workout routine.

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Hardware
What Is CPU Boost, and Should You Enable It?

CPU go brrr.

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Windows
What Are Chipset Drivers, and How Do You Install Them?

Chipset drivers often get overlooked. Updating them might solve your inexplicable in-game stutters and system-wide crashes.

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Hardware
Are CPU Coolers Universal?

As long as it physically fits into your computer, it's probably fine.

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Hardware
Overclocking Your Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Blows a Hidden Fuse, Says AMD

The blown fuse won't hurt your CPU, but it proves you've enabled overclocking.

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Hardware
Is an Aftermarket CPU Cooler Worth It?

Maybe you should keep the money in your wallet instead.

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Laptops
What Kind of Processor Should You Look for in a Laptop?

What's an i3 processor? Is it good?

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Hardware
Your Next Laptop Might Have an Arm Processor (Here’s What That Means)

The computer processor party is about to get pretty crowded

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Hardware
Intel Core i9-14900K Review: Bringing 6GHz to the Masses

As a rebranded Core i9-13900KS, the Core i9-14900K is more of the same but for a lower price.

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Hardware
Intel Core i5-14600K CPU Review: A Good Midrange CPU That Doesn’t Move the Needle

The Core i5-14600K isn't anything new, but since it's not broken, don't fix it.

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Intel
Intel's 14th Gen Processors Have Arrived

Intel is promising decent performance improvements in the Raptor Lake-S Refresh.

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