No matter how well you build it, or how long you test it, PC component failures can and will happen. Over our many years of experience, there’s very little that our techs haven’t seen from a support standpoint, but one of the most common has always been power supply failure.…
In previous posts, we’ve detailed the various USB versions (USB 2.0, 3.0 etc.) and form factors (Type A vs. Type C) commonly found on desktops and laptops. With newer systems though, you may start to see yet another USB type listed known as USB 3.2. But what is USB 3.2…
In previous posts, we’ve covered the difference between certain storage interfaces like SATA, M.2, and NVMe. With the continued proliferation of U.2 on higher end motherboards and newer chipsets, the time has come to compare M.2 vs U.2 as well – how are they same, different, and which is best…
The prospect of building a workstation for finance, trading, or other high demand office applications can be overwhelming. What components should you focus on to maximize value/performance? How should the build differ from a traditional gaming PC or even a content creation workstation? Here’s a quick guide: Workstations for Finance…
PCIe is a communication bus standard that allows various PC components – graphics card, storage, add-in cards, etc. – to communicate with each other. Specs and nomenclature are determined by a collective called the PCI Special Interest Ground (PCI-SIG), with each new iteration a new “Generation,” thus PCIe 2.0, 3.0,…
With the release of Intel’s new 12th Gen Core Processors has also come support for several new technologies. None is bigger than DDR5 Memory. But what is DDR5 and how does it impact overall system performance? What is DDR5? DDR5 is simply the 5th generation of DDR Memory and the…
Since the launch of their original Turbo Boost technology, Intel has been pushing toward a hybrid performance model in an attempt to maximize performance while minimizing TDP. With the launch of 12th Gen (Alder Lake) processors, Intel has taken that model one giant leap forward, introducing two different types of…
Today’s the exciting day that we finally get to reveal benchmarks for Intel 12th Gen Core processors. It’s been a long road to get here, but the wait has definitely been worth it. Read on for some of the eye-popping benchmark results and why we think this may be one…
As of yesterday, Windows 11 has officially been released to the world. There’s a lot that has changed and a lot of features have been added, but today we’ll be going over how to upgrade to Windows 11 and troubleshoot any known issues. This list will get updated as more…
Threadripper vs Epyc – what’s the difference? Though only a few years ago, AMD seemed to have been relegated to the bargain bin, they now have two excellent options for high demand workstation users, HEDTs, and HPCs. For these users, which is the best choice? Ryzen Threadripper Pros With up…