This article is the third in a series of how-to stories on building a computer. For a video version of part three, click here. After seating the motherboard it’s time to install the CPU, or the brains ...

I'm Sayan Ghosh and I'm a contributor from Canada. I'd describe myself as an amateur photographer who loves storytelling and trying different street food. When not working, I'm on my custom-built PC, ...

Upgrading computers can save you considerable money versus buying new; these days, high-performance processors and motherboards are relatively cheap, and you save even more money if you install the ...

This article is the second in a series of how-to stories on building a computer. For a video version of part two, click here. The motherboard, sometimes abbreviated “mobo,” is the most basic part of ...

Building or upgrading your PC can be an exhilarating experience, but when it comes to installing your CPU, caution and precision are required. Your computer's CPU, or ...

Installing a CPU cooler might feel a little scary since you're interacting directly with chips and paste and metal and some pretty delicate components. But it doesn't have to be. Once you've done it a ...

Installing a CPU cooler used to be an extremely easy and straightforward operation until the dawn of third-party coolers.