Your next prebuilt PC might arrive with memory loss

Facing RAM shortages, Paradox Customs is offering prebuilts without memory, shifting compatibility and stability ...

You won't be able to play Valorant until you update your motherboard BIOS: 'this is a necessary step in our arms race against hardware cheats'

If you have an Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, or ASRock motherboard, you need to update the BIOS if you want to continue playing Valorant. That's because a critical flaw was recently found that allows cheaters ...

Riot Games found a motherboard security flaw that helps PC cheaters

Your motherboard may need a security update to keep playing Valorant.
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Your motherboard's Wi-Fi is not that bad — you just need these 5 tweaks to make it shine

One of the major sources of Wi-Fi slowdown is a congested frequency band. Your motherboard's Wi-Fi might not be as fast as a ...

MSI MEG X870E Godlike X Edition review

With only 1,000 MEG X870E Godlike X Editions being made by MSI, you might feel that this is a motherboard that could never ...
PC World

Get your PC 2026-ready with these 9 key upgrades

PCWorld outlines nine essential PC upgrades to prepare systems for 2026, focusing on components like CPUs, GPUs, RAM, SSDs, and cooling solutions. Key recommendations include 32GB RAM for gamers, GPUs ...
SlashGear

How Many USB Ports Does Your Motherboard Have? Here's How To Check

You can never have too many USB ports on your PC. More USB ports mean more convenient avenues to hook up devices and standalone storage, which allows you to broaden your PC's overall functionality ...
PC World

Why skimping on your PC gaming rig’s motherboard is a bad move

If you ask any PC repairer what PC components end up on their trash heaps most frequently, they will say the motherboard is right up there as one of the most common. In fact, some say it’s top of the ...
SlashGear

How To Ensure You're Buying Compatible Parts When Upgrading Your PC

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Building your own gaming rig can be both exciting and nerve-racking. There are things you should know before building a PC because there's ...
The Droid Guy

How To Find The Maximum RAM Capacity Of Your Computer

Finding the maximum RAM capacity of your computer is crucial if you're planning to upgrade your system's memory. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you determine this capacity accurately. Run the ...
The Verge

How to troubleshoot a Windows PC that won’t boot

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. If you can’t get your computer to start up properly, here are some methods to try. If you can’t get your computer ...
Ars Technica

How to tell if a motherboard supports digital audio output? (specifically S/PDIF)

My music server (an old desktop PC) finally died and I'm looking to build a new box to replace it. Due to the age of my receiver, I need the new server to output digital audio via an S/PDIF coaxial ...