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Editorials

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December 12, 2011

Getting Educated on the Status of PCI-E 3.0

This editorial explains the current implementation of the PCI Express 3.0 standard, what it means to be “Gen 3” ready, and how it should impact your next motherboard purchase.

Motherboard Editorials

September 21, 2011

UEFI – Just How Important It Really Is

This article delves into the new UEFI architecture and why it is much more important to the computer world than you think.

Motherboard Editorials

August 11, 2011

Clearing the Air: Cloud Computing and Virtualization

Web 2.0 is here and on-demand content is the future. This editorial focuses on the continued use of marketing buzzwords such as “cloud computing” and “virtualization” and what it means to you.

Networking Editorials

July 13, 2011

The Art of Tweaking

As the desktop PC market sees new product launches and increased focus on features, this editorial takes a look at the PC enthusiast market and ways manufacturers are trying to open the door to a new generation.

Motherboard Editorials

June 20, 2011

AMD 990FX: Prepping for Bulldozer

AMD’s latest chipset offering adds in some interesting new features, including support for the upcoming eight-core processors and re-introducing SLI on the AMD platform. Does it make sense to buy now?

Motherboard Editorials

May 11, 2011

The Intel Z68 Chipset and What It Means To You

A quick overview of the the new technologies supported by Intel’s Z68 chipset and what benefits it brings to you.

Motherboard Editorials

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How On-Board Audio Works

Learn how the sound card that comes embedded on your motherboard works.

How To Connect Your PC to Your Home Stereo or Home Theater

Learn how to hook your PC to your stereo or receiver in order to enhance you audio experience while playing games, watching videos, listening to music or even editing audio.

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Which is the best motherboard for Coffee Lake CPUs?

We compared seven different motherboards for Intel eighth-gen (Coffee Lake) CPUs, to help you to choose which one is the best for you. Check it out!

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Does more RAM make difference in gaming performance?

Does installing more RAM in your computer improves gaming performance? We tested some recent games with 4 GiB, 8 GiB, and 16 GiB to find out. Check it out!

How to Refill Epson Cartridges

Learn how to reset the Epson cartridge chip, allowing you to refill the cartridge.

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