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PC bottleneck detection is made simple using Windows tools to find CPU, GPU, RAM, or storage limits and fix slow PC ...

RAM, or Random Access Memory, is what your computer uses to multi-task. Most devices with any kind of computer inside, whether it’s a PC, laptop, smartphone, or game console, will require a minimum ...

If you want to choose the best RAM for your PC, you’ll be faced with a lot of terms that may not sound familiar at a glance. DDR? DIMM? CAS? XMP? When you just want something that goes well with the ...

QUESTION: I’m in the market for a new computer. Which processor I should be considering? ANSWER: The processor plays an important role in any computer, but the deciding factor is what you plan to do ...