Mini-ITX motherboards are full of compromises, but not the ones most people think
…Sign in to your XDA account I've seen many people talk about Mini-ITX motherboards like the compromises are obvious. I mean, to an extent, they are. Yes, you do get…
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My motherboard’s default BIOS settings were secretly killing my gaming experience
…Beyond that, he enjoys experimenting with new gadgets as an enthusisast and expressing his views through writing. When he's not in tech, you'll probably find him gaming. Sign in to…
I ditched my motherboard's fan presets and built my own curve, and the difference is massive
…Related 5 reasons why you should set custom fan curves in BIOS Allow your motherboard to control your fan speeds. Setting a good curve takes very little time Motherboard fan presets are…
I ignored these PC components for years — and it cost me way more than I thought
…If you have a high-end graphics card, plan to overclock your CPU, and have a high-end motherboard, a 1000–1200W PSU should be the choice. Bronze-rated PSUs aren't…
Blame your DDR5 RAM if your new PC boots slower than your old one
…If you're in the same boat on your new DDR5 system, wondering why it's booting slower than your older DDR4 build, you're not alone. During POST, the motherboard and…
PC gamers are leaving 20-30% performance on the table with this one setting
…turns on safely, regardless of how cheap or old the motherboard is. This means that, despite the fact that your new shiny RAM sticks are advertised at a specific speed in order…
PCIe 8.0 is really fast, but it might require a new connector
…PCI-SIG is "evaluating new connector technology." This means, in no uncertain terms, that replacing the connector that has been a mainstay on motherboards for over 20 years is finally on the…
Your PC probably has an unused M.2 slot, and it's the cheapest upgrade available
…You could bring new features to your old motherboard or improve your already-capable motherboard with more advanced devices. The M.2 slot is one of the most powerful and affordable ways…
AM4 refuses to die, and AMD's $349 anniversary chip might be the best gaming value in 2026
…Even if you're building completely from scratch, buying a motherboard and DDR4 memory combo from eBay can undercut the cost of a new motherboard and DDR5 memory kit by a very…
DDR5 prices don't make sense, so here's how you can build a DDR4 PC that won't hold you back
…and if you're building new, you'd want your rig to at least last the next five years. Problem is, opting for an A-series motherboard is a surefire way to…