After seating the motherboard, it’s time to install the CPU, or the brains of the computer. The processor is delicate so handle it by the edges and be sure to discharge any static electricity before ...

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Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. A computer isn't a computer without a processor, so that's ...

Every user who has built their own PC started somewhere. It might be overwhelming at first, but once you get the hang of it, PC assembly is actually quite easy. This guide serves as a basic starter ...

We publish a plethora of PC build guides here at PCWorld. In the past few months alone, we’ve covered how to build a quiet, energy-efficient PC, how to assemble a powerhouse Sandy Bridge-E computer, ...

For a CPU, or processor, to maintain a safe operating temperature, it needs a CPU fan. When properly installed, a CPU fan stays in constant contact with the CPU's metal plate so all the heat generated ...

' CPU-Z ' is a standard application that allows you to check the CPU name and clock speed. In fact, CPU-Z can not only check CPU information, but also motherboard and memory information, and perform ...

Before starting with different troubleshooting methods, check if your PC supports the app or program you’re trying to install. Also, check if you’ve downloaded the correct version of the software ...