The old logic for building a fast PC died in the AI era.

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 ...

The main processor (CPU, “Central Processing Unit”), the main memory (RAM, “Random-Access Memory”), and the dedicated graphics card with its graphics processor (GPU, “Graphics Processing Unit”) are ...

Over the years, I've moved from custom-build PCs to pre-built. I'm no longer familiar with CPU and motherboard technology. I have a simple question about upgrading my processor for Windows 11, without ...

Whether you’re an experienced hand or a technophobic novice, chances are good that your last PC upgrade didn’t exactly follow the industry’s best practices. Many newbs flub upgrades through ...

New Aoostar G-Flip refresh brings powerful 8-core CPU, massive storage, and wireless upgrades to tiny portable desktop ...

Although GPUs are often the focus for gaming, CPUs are perceived as an important upgrade too. According to AMD and Intel, we all need the fastest Ryzen 7 5800X3D or the Core i9-12900KS to get truly ...

Although Apple would like you to believe that the smoothest road to a faster Mac is paved with the latest iMac, Power Mac G4, iBook, or PowerBook, purchasing a new computer every few months is hardly ...

20 years ago, I was a pretty prolific PC-builder, if I do say so myself. Various EDN hands-on projects were the primary motivation; my late-1999 article, for example, showcased Intel’s SE440BX and ...

After initial findings of a upgradable CPU in Apple's latest Pro desktop, efforts to outline compatible ones are underway. Topher, an avid Mac user for the past 15 years, has been a contributing ...

Your old Mac is sitting there getting older and, if your mind isn’t deceiving you, slower. Apple’s Power Mac G5 has arrived on the scene, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get more life out of your G4.