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  • Is Thermal Paste Electrically Conductive? (20 TP Checked!)

    Is Thermal Paste Electrically Conductive? (20 TP Checked!)

    Thermal paste is the miracle compound that helps to dissipate heat from your CPU. It is necessary, but it could harm your computer if you apply too much or not enough. But there’s another primary concern that isn’t always clearly answered: is thermal paste electrically conductive? Most PC-specific thermal pastes are not electrically conductive since…

  • How Hot Can a CPU Get? (CPU Temp Range)

    How Hot Can a CPU Get? (CPU Temp Range)

    If you’re wondering how hot can a CPU get, then you’ve come to the right place. The temperature of your CPU is directly proportional to the amount of electricity that is passing through it. As a general rule, a CPU that runs at a lower than 80°C (176°F) temperature will not be damaged. If your…

  • Does CPU Affect The FPS? (You Need to Know This!)

    Does CPU Affect The FPS? (You Need to Know This!)

    Are you building a new PC or your old PC is dropping frames and you need to know if the problem comes from your CPU? Then you are in the right place, we will discuss the subject in detail. CPU will have a major impact on FPS in games with complex physics, facial animations, and…

  • Best PC Hardware Brands That You Need to Know

    Best PC Hardware Brands That You Need to Know

    When you are new to the PC building scene it can be a little intimidating when you see how many manufacturers compete for your money in today’s market and getting good and reliable components for your PC is crucial because it is very frustrating to spend a fortune on a PC and not getting a…

  • Is Intel Better for Gaming? (or Just a Myth)

    Is Intel Better for Gaming? (or Just a Myth)

    Are you thinking of building a gaming PC or do you just want to upgrade your graphics card? Well in this case you need to get a good CPU that will not bottleneck your expensive graphics card. So will an Intel CPU be the best choice for gaming? An Intel i5 CPU will be the…

  • Are Intel CPU Stock Coolers Good? (Gaming)

    Are Intel CPU Stock Coolers Good? (Gaming)

    Intel sells many of its CPUs with a stock cooler, but many people use aftermarket coolers. So, you might be wondering what’s the deal with Intel CPU stock coolers and whether they are any good. Intel CPU stock coolers are good. The one exception is if you’re going to overclock your CPU. This causes a…

  • Are All Intel CPUs the Same Size? (Use the Same Socket)

    Are All Intel CPUs the Same Size? (Use the Same Socket)

    A CPU needs to fit into a socket on the motherboard, so knowing whether a CPU will fit into a motherboard is very important. Intel CPUs are not the same size. Each new generation of Intel CPU is a different size and uses a different socket. But an i5, i7, and i9 CPU of the…

  • Are Intel Core i7 CPUs a Good Choice for Gaming?

    Are Intel Core i7 CPUs a Good Choice for Gaming?

    The Intel Core i series of CPUs are consistently voted as some of the best CPUs out there. For gaming, you need a PC with a bit more oomph to it so that games play smoothly and so you get a good framerate. I’ve been doing a bunch of research into the ideal CPU for…

  • Are Intel Core i5 CPUs Good for Gaming?

    Are Intel Core i5 CPUs Good for Gaming?

    Intel processors are one of the best options for computers, especially gaming PCs. They sell a range of different models in the i-series such as the i3, i5, and i7. Because of that, it can be different to make sense of the different metrics used to describe how they perform, so today I will explain…