Firmware is essential to the operation of electronic devices, acting as the foundational software that makes it all work. While firmware is sometimes used interchangeably with "software," they are not the same thing.
When choosing a motherboard for your Ryzen CPU, you'll encounter various options like X670, B650, A620, and the new X870. This guide will explain chipset differences, PCIe lane setups, and help you pick the right board.
Corsair's Xeneon 34WQHD240-C is a premium 34-inch QD-OLED ultrawide, featuring a 240Hz refresh rate and sleek white-silver design. However, its $1,200 price raises questions about its overall value.
Recent Nvidia RTX 50 series GPU rumors and specifications, especially about the RTX 5080's configuration, have caught our attention. Could it be the most cut-down 80-class GPU compared to the flagship ever? Let's investigate.
AMD's new 800-series chipsets are officially here, but are they worth the upgrade? We'll dive into performance, features, and pricing of the X870E motherboards from Asus, Asrock, Gigabyte, and MSI.
God of War Ragnarök finally arrives on PC after two years as a PlayStation exclusive. It still looks stunning and plays really well, with support for DLSS 3, FSR 3.1, and XeSS 1.3.
AMD had claimed the Ryzen 7 9700X would outperform Intel's i7-14700K by 6% in gaming. They have revised this statement though, admitting that both CPUs should be a match. But are they?
One of the best ways to get a budget-friendly GPU is by exploring the second-hand market. We've analyzed eBay sales data to help you find great deals on used graphics cards across all price ranges.
It's become tradition that with almost every GPU generation, Nvidia does something misleading. If you thought they would break this tradition with the GeForce 40 series, you were clearly mistaken.
Zen 5 sales have not gone well and AMD is struggling to sell Ryzen 9000 CPUs. Let's analyze the flow-on effects this is having across the rest of the CPU market.
We've benchmarked Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 with over 40 GPUs to show how your graphics card stacks up. With the Swarm Engine pushing both GPU and CPU to their limits, find out if an upgrade is in order.
The TechSpot PC Buying Guide helps you navigate the current state of the PC hardware market. With AMD's Ryzen 9000 series underperforming and Intel facing stability issues, we guide you to the best current options.
30+ years ago, PC gamers could choose GPUs from over 10 different makers. The story of Rendition is a fascinating tale of engineering brilliance and lost opportunities from the golden age of graphics. Plus, some easter egg content about TechSpot's history and how it all relates.
The Sony Walkman was not only a revolutionary device, it was revolutionary on a cultural scale. With the Walkman you could play any song, anywhere, anytime, before the same was possible for movies, e-books or video games.
Star Wars Outlaws is a new open-world action game, so we've locked ourselves in the lab for a few days to come back with a 43 GPU benchmark across five configurations at three different resolutions.
Today we'll show you how to boost the gaming performance of your Ryzen CPU by 10% with one simple trick. Sounds too good to be true, right? But somehow, this actually works.
We've been using the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED exclusively as a productivity monitor for the last six months, and it's time to check in to see how the panel is holding up in terms of burn-in.
Choosing the right keyboard for you will depend whether you're a gamer, a number cruncher, or just looking to save space, this guide highlights top models and their strengths to help you find your ideal match.
Black Myth: Wukong is quite a taxing game on PC hardware but even those with mid-range or older PCs should be able to play it after a few tweaks. Let's explore the game's optimal settings and performance impact.
Before smartphones became mainstream, the Motorola Razr was the spiritual predecessor to the iPhone, transforming phones from a necessity into an object of desire.
Black Myth: Wukong is a new action RPG that's gained attention for its stunning visuals and intense combat. Today, we'll focus on GPU benchmarking to compare performance across a ton of cards.
Relational databases manage structured data in tables, while non-relational databases handle unstructured data. Discover the key differences between them to unlock powerful insights for your data management strategy.
The Ryzen 9 9950X is AMD's most powerful Zen 5 desktop offering. Dual CCD Ryzen CPUs have never been the best options for gamers, but they have been the best options for those who like to work and play.
For the first time this year, we can no longer say that SSD prices keep on rising. While some drives are slightly more expensive, others have dropped in price, which is always good news.
AMD keeps botching their product launches, and Zen 5 is just another example in a string of releases over the last two years that range from disappointing to downright embarrassing.
