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I nearly destroyed my CPU while repasting it — here's what I should have done

When it comes to PC maintenance, I fall squarely in the lazy camp. I hadn't deep-cleaned my PC in three years, and the one day I decided to finally do it, I nearly broke my CPU. It was a relatively ...

My top CPU cooler recommendation is at its lowest ever price right now, so don't miss out

The Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE offers incredible cooling power for an ultra-low price, and now it's even cheaper ...
PC World

I made one small tweak to my gaming PC. The payoff has been huge

When it comes to PC cooling, there are two important factors to keep in mind: cooling performance and noise levels. Is it worth shedding a few extra degrees on your CPU just to drown yourself in fan ...
PCMag

Microsoft Says This Free App Speeds Up Your PC With One Click. Does It Work?

You can spend money on third-party PC optimization tools to improve performance, but Microsoft PC Manager claims to deliver ...
PC World

I downsized my PC hardware stash and learned 4 harsh truths about myself

Welcome to The Full Nerd newsletter—your weekly dose of hardware talk from the enthusiasts at PCWorld. Missed the hot topics on our YouTube show or startling news from across the web? You’re in the ...
PC Gamer

Having built 500+ PCs in my time I can say this with confidence: Building is fun and rewarding but ironing out those inevitable BIOS, CPU, memory kinks is unbearable

AMD, Intel—doesn't matter which one you go with, there's always something to trip you up. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. This ...