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A Short Guide to X299 Motherboards and Intel Core i9s

Intel’s new and fastest line of processors, the new Core i9 series, has drawn significant attention. It puts the company ahead of its chief rival, AMD, in the speed wars and the core wars. But if you want a taste of the action, you need a new motherboard to go with it: the X299 chipset…. read more »

Best Mini PC: HP, Intel, and More with Windows, Android or Chrome OS

The past few years have seen the rise of a new form factor in personal computers: the mini-PC. Moore’s Law and the miniaturization of motherboards have made computers smaller than ever before. And it’s slowly replacing the good old beige box. Rightly so, when you consider that mini-PCs today are powerful enough to serve the… read more »

How to Look Up Your Intel Processor Generation

Finding out what generation Intel processor is in your Windows machine is as easy as a matter of a few clicks. We’ll walk you through how to find that information, and explain why it might come in handy. How to Find Your Intel Processor Generation Open Windows Explorer and right-click on This PC or Computer (depending on which… read more »

Intel Core i9 vs. Core i7 vs. Core i5: Which CPU Should You Buy?

The reports of the desktop PC’s death have been greatly exaggerated. Intel and AMD are back in a new battle of processors, with Intel launching a new series. It’s called the Core i9, and it’s the fastest consumer desktop processor ever. The Core i9 has a lot going for it. It starts with a 10-core… read more »

Which Processor Should You Buy If Intel Discontinues the Amazing Pentium G4560?

AMD typically dominates at offering excellent price-to-performance ratios with its processors. However, the Intel Pentium G4560 is a beast in the budget processor realm. Unfortunately, rumors suggest Intel plans to discontinue or slow production of the G4560. That’s because the Pentium G4560 absolutely cannibalizes Intel Core i3 sales. Among budget gamers and home theater PC… read more »

Intel Core i3 vs. i5 vs. i7: Which One Do You Really Need?

The processor is the brain of a computer — but understanding the difference between processors requires a lot of brainpower of your own! Intel hasn’t made it any easier for customers with their strange naming schemes, and the question we get asked most often is: What’s the difference between an i3, i5, or i7 processor? Which… read more »

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