Platform: AMD Socket AM3+ Manufacturer: Biostar USA Release Date: Early 2011 Category: Hardware Reviews Nerd Rating: 7.5 out of 10 Reviewed by Malefico The Biostar TA970 motherboard, part of the AM3+ family of boards, offers a combination of features and value that make it a good choice for the system builder who’s looking for useful gaming… Continue reading Biostar TA 970 Motherboard – PC
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AMD FX-4300 Vishera Quad-core Processor Model FD4300WMHKBOX – PC
Developer: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Release Date: October 23, 2012 Features: 3.8GHz, 4.0GHz Turbo clock speed, unlocked for overclocking Two “Piledriver” ALU/FPU modules 2 X 64KB instruction, 4 X 16KB data L1 Cache, 2 X 2MB Shared L2 Cache, 4MB L3 Cache 32nm Manufacturing process 95W TDP Four power-saving modes Nerd Rating: 7 out of… Continue reading AMD FX-4300 Vishera Quad-core Processor Model FD4300WMHKBOX – PC
Troubleshooting – How To Diagnose Computer Issues
Platform: PC / Mac Category: DIY Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate By Malefico Nearly everyone knows the heartbreak and frustration of trying to use their computer only to have problems arise, preventing you from getting work done or even worse, playing your favorite games. This article will help guide you through some basic troubleshooting steps and help… Continue reading Troubleshooting – How To Diagnose Computer Issues
Brain Transplant: How to Remove, Replace (And Maybe Repair) a CPU
Mal’s Computer Corner Platform: PC Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate Nerd Rating: 9 out of 10 (Project is not difficult but can result in stunning success (98%) or abysmal failure (2%)) By Malefico There are a couple of reasons why you might replace a processor. The first, and better reason is that you want to increase… Continue reading Brain Transplant: How to Remove, Replace (And Maybe Repair) a CPU