You’ve just upgraded the graphics card and are already imagining yourself enjoying those high-res AAA gaming titles and seamlessly editing 4K videos. But when you turn on the PC, it simply refuses to boot up. As frustrating as it sounds, this is a common problem and can be easily fixed if you have some patience … Read more
Struggling with your M.2 SSD not showing up in BIOS can be a real head-scratcher. You’ve invested time and money into upgrading your system, only to hit a roadblock. Whether it’s due to Secure Boot snags, CSM hiccups, or an outdated disk management tool, there’s a way through this tech maze. Navigating BIOS settings might … Read more
Once you’ve bought a PC/laptop, it’s natural to think about squeezing as much power juice out of it as possible – especially if your work revolves around productivity apps. These apps, such as Photoshop, Maya, and Blender, are becoming more power intensive, meaning you need to unlock all the power potential of your workstation to … Read more
If you ever scroll down the settings menu of any AAA title, you’ll find one common option: Anti-aliasing. Upon enabling it, you’ll get a new list of sub-options to choose from, such as TAA, FXAA, and MSAA. These are different types of anti-aliasing techniques, with each having its pros and cons. In this article, we’ll … Read more
You’ve fired up your PC for a gaming session, but something’s off. Your GPU fan isn’t spinning, and you’re wondering why. Don’t worry; you’re not alone in this. It’s a common concern among PC users, and there’s a variety of reasons that could be causing it. From software glitches to hardware hiccups, understanding the root … Read more
One of the most annoying things about PC issues is that they don’t have a single root cause. They can occur for various reasons, meaning you have to disconnect all of your PC components and then reconnect them one by one to identify the culprit. But that’s easier said than done, as components like the … Read more
You’re deep into the gaming session and suddenly hear a high-pitched whining sound. As troublesome as it sounds, this is a common issue faced by most PC builders at one point or the other. That irritating noise is known as GPU coil whine, and it indicates that something’s not right with the graphics card. In … Read more
Optimal settings are an underrated factor in getting the best performance out of your PC. You can have the beefiest CPU and graphics card available on the market, but their performance will be sub-par if you don’t optimize them for your gaming rig. One of those optimization settings is the hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling. It’s a … Read more
Ever been in the middle of a crucial task or an intense gaming session when suddenly, your screen goes blank? It’s frustrating when your PC doesn’t recognize your graphics card, whether it’s an AMD or NVIDIA. This is a common issue that can throw a wrench in your day, leaving you scrambling to find a … Read more
Choosing the right CPU is the first and most important step when you’re building a PC, as it determines the other hardware component you’ll pick later. But when you start looking for a CPU, you’ll notice that every single model has a lot of variants that are identical except for the suffix in their names. … Read more