The Ryzen 3 1200 is at least a 4c/4t processor. It's not particularly high end but should at least meet the min requirements for a lot of games. It should be pretty similar to the i3-9100 my son had ...

The main processor (CPU, “Central Processing Unit”), the main memory (RAM, “Random-Access Memory”), and the dedicated graphics card with its graphics processor (GPU, “Graphics Processing Unit”) are ...

Ever since AMD's AM4 showed how long a socket could last, platform longevity has been a key consideration for PC builders. After all, if you get to keep your motherboard when upgrading your CPU, you ...

During twenty years of running an IT services company, one of the questions I heard most often was: should I buy I used high-end processor or opt for a current-generation budget processor? On paper, ...

Picking the best CPU could be as simple as matching a budget to a benchmark chart. But these days the landscape feels more like a negotiation. AMD and Intel both have solid chips at nearly every price ...

When people talk about future-proofing their PCs, the motherboard is usually the first part they justify spending extra on. I can see why, though. You splurge on a board that supports PCIe 5.0, USB4, ...