Hardware

Intel Publishes First Microcode Update for Raptor Lake Stability Issue, BIOSes Going Out Now
Following Intel’s run of financial woes and Raptor Lake chip stability issues, the company could use some good news on a Friday. And this week they’re delivering just that, with the first version of the eagerly awaited microcode fix for desktop Raptor Lake processors – as well as the first detailed explanation of the underlying…

7 Best Motherboards for AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE in 2025
Nowadays, there are so many different types and models of motherboards on the market that it has become quite difficult to choose the best one for AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE. However, with a little bit of research, you can easily find the best motherboard for your needs. In this article, we will take a…

Unified Memory vs RAM: What’s the Difference
RAM and memory are both the most crucial components of a PC. Your PC can’t perform to its optimal level if it doesn’t have compatible RAM. No operating system, be it a Mac, Linux, or Windows, can run properly without sufficient RAM. When it comes to PC storage, RAM and unified memory are preferred choices…

Raspberry Pi 5 16GB Review: Plenty of memory
We’ve already reviewed a $50 Raspberry Pi 5 with just 2GB of RAM; now we move to the other end of the scale and we have the new $120 Raspberry Pi 5 16GB model in for review. You may have just glanced over the price, so let’s make this clear. Yes, this is a Raspberry…

Samsung Galaxy S24 Family Is Official With Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Galaxy AI
Samsung has officially taken the wraps off the Galaxy S24 family. As usual, we’ve already learned plenty about Samsung’s new flagship phones thanks to the many, many leaks, but now we’re getting to see what Samsung has in store for its big AI play. These phones have a raft of new “Galaxy AI” features, along with…

The Noctua NH-D15 G2 LBC Cooler Review: Notoriously Big, Incredibly Good
When you buy a retail computer CPU, it usually comes with a standard cooler. However, most enthusiasts find that the stock cooler just does not cut it in terms of performance. So, they often end up getting a more advanced cooler that better suits their needs. Choosing the right cooler isn’t a one-size-fits-all deal –…

7 Best Motherboards for i9-13900K: Buyer’s Guide 2025
For gamers and power users, that need is typically raw processing power, which is why the best motherboards for i9-13900K processors tend to be packed with features and cost a bit more than your average board. In this article, we’ll show you some of the best options currently available and help you narrow down your…

DDR5 Ram: Is DDR5 Ram Worth It?
Are you looking forward to building your new PC from scratch or wanting to achieve a greater level of efficiency? Upgrading to DDR5 RAM is definitely worth it. Why? That’s what we will be discussing throughout the blog. Introduction DDR5 RAM is the successor of DDR4 RAM, launched after the significant gap of 5 years…

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Review
If you only looked at dollars, cents, and cores, you might think that the new 12-core AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, which won Editors’ Choice, is the best desktop CPU to compete with the Core i9-10900K, which has ten cores. (They should both sell for about $550.) But in our tests, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X…

Asus ZenWiFi BT8 Wi-Fi 7 mesh router review: Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh at a more affordable price point
In recent months, we’ve examined several Asus Wi-Fi 7 mesh routers, which offer a wealth of features and blazing-fast performance. The ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro delivered the highest performance we’ve seen from a wireless router, while the ZenWiFi BT10 offers slightly lower performance and a reduced price tag. The ZenWiFi BT8 is yet another step down…