To check computer speed boost clocks, use CPU-Z (Windows) or Intel Power Gadget (Mac). This article explains how to check the base clock speed and computer speed boost clocks on Windows and Mac ...

Knowing the CPU speed can help you understand performance and decide if an upgrade is needed This article explains how to check the base clock speed and computer speed boost clocks on Windows and Mac ...

Equipped with AMD's first Ryzen mobile processor using advanced V-Cache technology, the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 excelled in certain edge cases in our first benchmark tests. I’ve been a consumer PC ...

One often overlooked component of any great gaming PC is the CPU. While shiny new graphics cards get all the attention, the CPU is just as important, as it determines how fast your computer is.

Hey folks, this is my first Ars post, but I've been lurking for a long time, I've got a question for you...<BR><BR>I work for a large company, supporting computers for a development group. I learned ...

One of the first things you get to learn about computers is that any amount of processing produces some amount of heat as a byproduct. It's not unusual for even a well-cooled computer processor to ...

Next, switch to Fan Control and click the three-dot button located on your CPU cooler card, check the “Manual Control” box, and set the fan speed to a value of about 70% or higher to ensure your CPU ...

I'm not sure if this is a CPU issue or a Windows issue, but I recently purchased an AMD Phenom II X4 965 processor, a Biostar TA790GXE mobo, an Nvidia GeForce 9400 GT graphics card, and 2 sticks of ...