Category: Tutorials
Build Tech: How To Connect Your PC’s Cooling Fans
With three and four pin fans and header being cross-compatible, adding a fan to your CPU or case should be one of your build’s easiest tasks.
What Is ARGB? Headers, Hubs, Cables & Controllers Explained
Addressable RGB gives users more control over lighting: Here’s how to make the connection.
DDR5-6200 c40 vs 6000 c30: A Quick Take On Timings
With actual timings of 30-38-38-96, how much faster is G.Skill’s DDR5-6000 than Patriot’s previously-tested Viper 6200?
Alder Lake Quad DDR5 Overclocking Explored
More ranks often means more performance, but quad DIMMs have always limited Alder Lake overclocking. This is our first attempt to find balance.
Connecting Your Motherboard’s Front-Panel Header, Demystified
For most builders, the overly-complicated motherboard front-panel connector is easily sorted after viewing just a single image.
PC Motherboard Form Factors Explained
What fits, and what else fits? We cover everything from Extended ATX to Mini ITX…and how the name EATX became so problematic.
Service Log: How To Update “Backup BIOS” on recent Gigabyte Motherboards
When your backup BIOS is too old to support your new CPU, flashing only the main BIOS is not a viable option.
Single-Sided? Double? DRAM Memory Ranks Explained
What are memory ranks, and how do they impact system performance? We take a closer look at DIMM organization.
How To Replace & Upgrade Your APC Smart UPS Battery
Is it time to replace the battery in your Uninterruptable Power Supply? We figured out how to save money and boost runtime with the help of Amazon customer reviews and Mighty Max.
What is Memory (DDR5, DDR4, DDR3) Data Rate?
Data Rate is the number of times data can be transferred per unit of time. We explain how it differs from clock frequency.