In normal years, picking out the best Black Friday PC component deals can take some time. In 2021, however, choosing parts is startlingly fast, if only because there are so few deals…
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What is DDR5? The PC’s next-gen memory, explained
Major changes to the PC’s RAM subsystem typically occur once in blue moon, but mere years after DDR4’s delayed rollout, that time is upon us yet again. With the fresh release of…
SSD vs. HDD vs. hybrid: Which storage tech is right for you?
In times past, choosing the best PC storage option just meant picking the highest-capacity hard drive you could afford. If only life were still so simple! The rise of solid-state drives and…
You shouldn’t buy a TPM for Windows 11. Here’s why
By now, nearly everyone knows you need a Trusted Platform Module 2.0 for Windows 11. But many people still aren’t sure if you have to go out and buy a module to…
Here’s where you can buy a TPM for Windows 11
Windows 11 requires a Trusted Platform Module 2.0 as part of its hardware requirements, but only a very select handful of people will ever need to buy a physical module for their…
Razer snakes into DIY PCs with its first RGB-laden components
Hey Razer enthusiasts: You’ll finally be able to build an (almost) all-Razer PC now that the company is making its own all-in-one liquid coolers, power supplies, and fans. The Razer Hanbo Chroma…
Why heat spreaders on RAM don’t matter—for now
System temps weigh heavily on many builders minds. If not for practical reasons, like maintaining longer lifespans for components, then for the sheer enjoyment of optimization. Most people focus on CPU and…
The best PCIe 4.0 SSD
Most computers and storage drives still use the common SATA or PCIe 3.0 interfaces to sling your bits of data around, but if you’re lucky enough to own a relatively modern PC,…
How to pick the best power supply for gaming
So you’re building a gaming PC for the first time—or maybe you’re building a certain kind of gaming PC for the first time—and you want to be sure you get the right…