Articles in the category Components

ASUS PRIME B350M-A, An Affordable Motherboard for Ryzen 5 in Tests

AMD Ryzen are great processors and specifically the Ryzen 5 1600 offers plenty of power for little money. If you're looking for a small motherboard, the ASUS PRIME B350-A could be the right one. In our review we highlight the board's best qualities with detailed tests.

Intel vs AMD Processors in PC Games (TESTS AND RESULTS)

Are you building a gaming machine and aren't sure which processor to select? Learn about when and in what situations certain CPUs make a difference with realistic gaming test results. We tested the best processors against each other: Intel i5, AMD Ryzen 5, Intel i7 and AMD Ryzen 7. And finally, we'll answer the question: Intel or AMD?

Testing AMD Ryzen 5 Processors

AMD Ryzen 5 vs. Intel Kaby Lake. Which processors are better? And does Intel finally have a strong competitor? We tested in benchmarks and with games such as The Witcher 3, Battlefield 1, Crysis 3, The Division and more.

How to build your own PC in 8 steps (DETAILED GUIDE)

Building your own PC can be tricky. That is why we have prepared a detailed GUIDE for you that should make the whole task considerably easier. Read the article to find out more.

ASUS CROSSHAIR VI HERO - REVIEWS AND TESTS

AMD Ryzen is here. Ok, we should have the engine, but what about the chassis? In today's review, we look at the ASUS Crosshair VI HERO from the Republic of Gamers series with the X370 chipset, to see what the board is all about. It can often do things that others can not ...

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X – DETAILED TESTING

The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X is challenged against the Intel Core i7 6900K and i7 7700K. How did the results end up? We tested with benchmarks and challenging games such as The Witcher 3, GTA 5, Crysis 3 and many more. Find out more in our detailed tests.

Cache

A cache stores data for quicker acccess in the future. It's advantagous because it increases speed and shortens access time. They can be found in processors and hard drives.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 and 1050 Ti, the most affordable Pascal-based graphics cards

Intorducing two new GeForce GTX 1050's. The more powerful one is marked "Ti", which is reserved for exceptional models. Can the newest Pascal family member stand comparison with its competition?

Asus Video Magic

Video Magic is a collection of unique technologies and features that deliver perfect picture performance.

USB Type-C (USB-C)

Compared with other USB connectors, the new USB Type-C connector is smaller and features a reversible design, meaning you no longer need to plug it in the right way round. This new interface has many advantages, such as the alternative DisplayPort mode. USB-C not only transmits data or images with sound but also charges with a maximum power of 100 W, which is suitable for most laptops. USB-C delivers connectivity solutions between devices across all platforms.

How to silence a noisy PC

If you have a powerful computer and use it for Demanding tasks, you're probably used to The loud fans and Strange Noises coming out of the chassis. Fortunately, we have all the cooling components you need to keep your machine running icy-cold and quiet.

Battery Capacity

A laptop battery's size, along with the efficiency of the components used and software optimisation, determines battery life.

Processor Cache

Hardware memory designed to speed up the process of accessing data from the main memory. The larger the value, the greater the speed. A normal value is 2 MB

TDP of the processor

Der TDP des Prozessors (Thermal Design Power) ist die maximal mögliche Wärmeleistung des Prozessors, die mit Hilfe von Standard-Anwendungen erreicht werden kann. Er gibt an, wie viel Wärme das Kühlsystem des Computers vom Prozessor ableiten muss, damit er von zu hohen Temperaturen schützt, die er nicht ertragen kann. Der Wert der vorgeschlagenen Wärmeleistung wird vom Hersteller für jeden Bestandteil (Prozessoren, aber auch Grafikkarten, etc.) spezifiziert. Einen höheren TDP haben in der Regel leistungsstärkere Prozessoren. Mit dem wachsenden Wert erhöht sich auch der Anspruch auf die Kühlung. Die Einheit des TDP ist ein Watt.

Nember of cores of the processor

Die Anzahl der Prozessorkerne beeinflusst die Leistung Ihres Desktop-Computers. Mehr Kerne bedeuten bessere Möglichkeiten für Multitasking, eine schnellere Verarbeitung anspruchsvoller Anwendungen und insgesamt eine höhere Leistungsfähigkeit. Doch wie finden Sie heraus, wie viele Kerne Sie benötigen? In diesem Artikel erklären wir, was die Anzahl der Prozessorkerne bedeutet, wie sie sich auf die Leistung Ihres Desktop-PCs auswirkt und worauf Sie bei der Auswahl achten sollten. Read more

Asus Low EMI

Motherboards that carry ASUS Low EMI (electromagnetic radiation) stamp protect you from unnecessary radiation.

Asus Mem TweakIt

The unique technology enable dynamic timing adjustments, and DRAM efficiency gauge.

Asus C.P.R. Auto Recovery

The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings.

Asus GameFirst

Asus GameFirst is an extremely useful feature assigned to the network connection, which aims to prioritise bandwidth, eliminate lag and reduce response time.

Choose the right Western Digital Hard Drive

Es versteht sich von selbst, dass Western Digital (WD) einer der renommiertesten Namen in der IT-Branche ist. Ihre Laufwerke sind der Inbegriff von Qualität und Zuverlässigkeit. In diesem Artikel geben wir Ihnen Tipps, wie Sie sich in der Produktpalette zurechtfinden und wie Sie das beste Laufwerk für Ihre Anforderungen auswählen können.

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