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Delidding a CPU is the process of removing its integrated heat spreader, or IHS. This is quite a drastic procedure and runs the risk of damaging or even breaking your processor. But — and it’s a big ...

If your CPU temps have been unusually high since you first built the PC, reseating it might fix the problem. And while you're ...

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the heart of any computer, and like any powerful electronic component, it generates heat during its operations. Being a crucial part of the system, CPUs are ...

No one wants their CPU toasted to an eight-core crisp! Keep yours chill with the right CPU cooler. Here's how to make sense of PC air cooling, water cooling, stock coolers, and even custom loops. I ...

AMD’s 7800X3D and 7950X3D hold the top spot in CPUs for gaming, not because they have the most cores or the highest clock speeds, but because they have the most cache. But what is CPU cache, anyway?

There’s a lot of hype around how many cores a device’s CPU (aka Central Processing Unit) has. It’s common to hear people say that more cores equals more processing power, and while that’s technically ...

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the new king of gaming CPUs. If you want the fastest frame rates, this is right now the chip you want in your rig. But with the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still alive, and potentially ...

The Acer Swift Go 16 packs an excellent display and solid CPU for the price, giving it a value edge. But its boring, sometimes unpleasant design, uneven performance lead, and shorter battery life from ...