Whether you have a 2 core CPU or a 24 Threadripper monster, the CPU is one of the most crucial components you have. The ‘brain’ of the computer does all the calculations, and a slow CPU or failing can cause a range of issues. This section covers all the articles I’ve published about CPUs to date.
There are a lot of reasons you would want to turn on CPU virtualization. Being able to spin a virtual machine opens up all kinds of new potential whether you’re running a Macbook or a high power gaming PC. However, you’ve got to turn on hardware virtualization before you can start spinning virtual machines. CPU virtualization … Read more
Even the best-laid PC building plans can run into unexpected errors. What should you do if you’re stuck with a CPU installed on an unfinished motherboard? You can leave your CPU installed on your motherboard while in storage. You should make sure that your CPU motherboard combo is stored in an anti-static bag and placed … Read more
Your CPU is the both the heart and the brains of your PC. When it starts picking up the slack for your GPU, you can lose some noticeable gaming performance. How can you get your GPU to take over for your CPU? Your games are using your CPU instead of your GPU because of settings, … Read more
Overclocking (running your CPU at a higher clock frequency that it’s rated for) used to be something of a badge of honor for performance-tuned PC builds. However, times have changed and now your CPU clock speed changes might be an automatic feature, or a sign of trouble instead of power. Your CPU’s clock speeds might … Read more
