Delidding a CPU is the process of removing its integrated heat spreader, or IHS. This is quite a drastic procedure and runs the risk of damaging or even breaking your processor. But — and it’s a big ...

Fire up the 2013 remix of the Eagles "Desperado". Listen to the beat: That's 60 beats per minute, or to an engineer, 1 Hertz (Hz). Lady Gaga's "Just Dance" is around twice that. It sounds fast, but ...

Curious about the brain of your computer? The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is crucial as it defines your computer’s capabilities and how efficiently it can run software applications. Here’s how you ...

Comet Lake-S is still going as Intel quietly launched the Core i5-110 CPU earlier this quarter, blending old and new naming ...

Intel would like you to know about a new processor it’s selling. It’s a 6-core, 12-thread, 14-nanometer design that draws 65 ...

Modern processors keep getting hotter, and it seems like CPU coolers just keep getting bigger to accommodate them. There are some truly monstrous modern CPU coolers — especially passive models ...

Enthusiasts take note; the new best CPU for gaming is out, but it's selling fast. Here's what you need to know. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D justifies its top-seller title by offering excellent gaming performance, but the older 7800X3D remains ...

Built my current main machine in Jan. 2019 (first retirement build): i5-9600K, GTX 1080, 16GB memory, 650w PSU, some spinny storage and an SSD for booting. I tend to keep machines 8-10 years, with ...