How to Avoid Buying a Fake CPU By Andrew E. Freedman published 22 January 20 Some used CPUs are not what they appear to be. Here’s how to avoid buying a fake CPU.
Should You Buy OLOy RAM? By Thomas Soderstrom published 1 January 20 OLOy-branded RAM is some of the cheapest memory on the market, but is this largely heard-of brand reliable and performant enough to buy?
System Builder Marathon, Q1 2014: The $2400 People’s Choice PC By Thomas Soderstrom published 24 March 14
System Builder Marathon, Q4 2013: A $2400 PC That Costs $2700 By Thomas Soderstrom published 30 December 13
Thermal Paste Comparison, Part One: Applying Grease And More By Igor Wallossek published 11 October 13 If you find yourself fighting a stubbornly-low overclock, there's a chance that your thermal solution isn't working as effectively as it should. We're testing a number of thermal pastes that might help. But first, let's go over the basics of CPU cooling.
System Builder Marathon, Q3 2013: $350 Bonus Entry-Level PC By Paul Henningsen published 27 September 13
System Builder Marathon: Performance And Value Compared By Thomas Soderstrom published 26 September 13
System Builder Marathon, Q3 2013: $2550 Performance PC By Thomas Soderstrom published 25 September 13
System Builder Marathon, Q1 2013: $1,000 Performance PC By Thomas Soderstrom published 28 February 13
Four Closed-Loop CPU Coolers Take On Noctua's NH-D14 By Thomas Soderstrom published 31 December 12 Closed-loop liquid coolers relieve stress from our motherboards, without the portability and maintenance issues of traditional open-loop kits. Are these the best devices for system builders who plan to move their machines and want to avoid damage?