Alright, I seem to be having a hell of a time finding out what I can get to upgrade my computers CPU. I understand that it depends on the motherboard and the chipset. I cannot find any reference as to ...

If you’re thinking about bolstering your processing power then you’ll need to know how to upgrade CPU, including the removement and replacement of the chipset. Below, we’ve outlined the steps to take ...

So, I have a i5 9600k... I've been considering upgrading my CPU to an i9 9900k, basically putting in the max CPU my motherboard can handle. My reasoning is that this would give my current build better ...

Upgrading PC components is like a drug that's hard to get rid of. The itch to buy something new for your PC is always there, but we all have to justify the purchase to ourselves. Some of us decide to ...

Although GPUs are often the focus for gaming, CPUs are perceived as an important upgrade too. According to AMD and Intel, we all need the fastest Ryzen 7 5800X3D or the Core i9-12900KS to get truly ...

Computers offer greater value when you can keep them running for a long and productive working life. Replacing your CPU's current processor with a faster upgrade can enable you to extend the ...

Anthony is looking at upgrading his AMD Ryzen 5 2600X CPU to something better. We offer our advice on the topic. I'm looking to upgrade my CPU. I currently have an AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, and I'm wondering ...

We’re on the edge of a new generation of gaming CPUs — 13th-gen Raptor Lake from Intel and Ryzen 7000 from AMD. If you’re reading this on the day it’s published, in fact, AMD is set to launch it’s ...

Full disclosure: I have never built my own PC, though I have considered it many times. A general unfamiliarity with how the computational sausage gets made and the high price of staying up to date on ...

The relationship between RAM and CPU is often misunderstood. Your CPU can only work as fast as it can get data from the memory. When you speed up memory, whether by enabling XMP or making manual ...

My November 20, 2003 column talked about how an attempt to upgrade my computer turned into a disaster. Fortunately, my son was able to untangle the mess left by an inept and unethical installation ...