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Most Common Causes of Motherboard Failure (+Prevention Tips)

Having to deal with a faulty motherboard can be very frustrating, believe me I know! In all my years of repairing PCs, I encountered a lot of faulty motherboards and in most cases, the fix was getting a new motherboard and this can be a costly repair. To lower your chance of dealing with a…
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How Much Power Does a Motherboard Use? (Solved!)

Gamers and computer enthusiasts often ask this question, and the answer may surprise you. A regular motherboard’s power consumption will be in the range of 25 to 40 W while a high-end motherboard’s power consumption can reach even 80 W. A motherboard’s power consumption is highly influenced by its features, the type of voltage regulator,…
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Can You Cheap-Out on the Motherboard? (You Need To Know This!)

A motherboard is the central nervous system of your PC. It is the part of your computer that enables all the different components to communicate, so it’s safe to say it’s of critical importance. With that in mind, can (and should) you go cheap on a motherboard? You can go cheap on a motherboard, but…
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