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How CPUs are Designed and Built
We all think of the CPU as the "brains" of a computer, but what does that actually mean? What is goi...
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Then and Now: Almost 10 Years of Intel CPUs Compared
It's hard to believe 15 years have passed since I tested the Pentium 4 series for the first time. At...
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Why Building a Gaming PC Right Now is a Bad Idea, Part 3: Bad Timing
In the first part of this series we looked at DDR4 memory, discussed pricing and availability, and s...
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A List of Oculus Rift & HTC Vive VR Games to Look Out for in 2016
The next few weeks are set to be exciting ones in the world of gaming and virtual reality with Oculu...
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The History of Lightsabers in Video Games
The lightsaber is the main weapon of the Jedi and Sith and is seen often in the main Star Warsfilms...
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Explainer: What are MMX, SSE, and AVX?
Computer technology is no strange to acronyms: CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD, BIOS, CD-ROM, to name but a few....
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Anatomy of a Monitor
You're looking at one right now. It might be sitting on a desk, stuck on a wall, or cradled in your...
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Old School PC Gaming: Classic Games that Have Aged Well
There are some excellent games – some old enough to buy their own alcohol – that are as good today a...
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Why Building a Gaming PC Right Now is a Bad Idea, Part 1: Expensive DDR4 Memory
The past twelve months turned out to be some of the most exciting times we can remember for building...
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How 3D Game Rendering Works: Lighting and Shadows
The vast majority of visual effects you see in games today depend on the clever use of lighting and...
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Explainer: L1 vs. L2 vs. L3 Cache
Every single CPU found in any computer, from a cheap laptop to a million-dollar server, will have so...
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How 3D Game Rendering Works: Texturing
In this third part of our deeper look at 3D game rendering, we'll be focusing what can happen to the...