If you’re certain your computer is squeaky clean, organized, and free of viruses and search toolbars and Google Chrome’s inexplicable 472 processes, it might be time to upgrade your hardware.

Deciding on what to upgrade inside your PC can prove to be mind-boggling to those who have no idea where to start. Do you buy a new GPU? A new CPU? A whole new PC? Just what would provide the most ...

Upgrading the graphics card Upgrading the processor Before you start: should you upgrade or buy a new computer? Upgrading allows you to tailor your PC to your specific needs and preferences.

CPU No one disputes that a processor is one of the most integral parts of computer performance, but only real hardware enthusiasts usually bother to upgrade them. Why?

If you upgrade to a new Intel Core or AMD Ryzen processor right now, you’ll need to get a new motherboard, since the CPU socket has been changed and it won’t support older chips.

Thankfully, the CPU and RAM are easy to upgrade on the Alpha, especially when compared to how difficult it can be to upgrade a full-sized PC.

If your PC meets the requirements and passes the PC Health Check, it should be ready for Windows 11. The process is ...

We'll show you how to tweak your PC's settings in order to wring extra performance from your CPU, and avoid a costly upgrade.

Current games can push modern computer systems to their limits in many ways. But how do you know if your CPU or graphics card is limited? Here's how.

This engineer has decided to return to the world of ground-up PC assembly, starting with a CPU upgrade experiment.

When the PC restarts for the first time during the upgrade, you should remove all USB drives from the computer (including the one with Windows 11). Otherwise, the installation may get stuck.