http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/54202.aspxSat, 21 Nov 2009 15:43:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54202johngLearn which mid-range CPUs are best for home computers. In the previous article of this series, we looked at the top five budget CPUs. Continuing this series, now we will turn our attention to five mid-range processors that offer more power and features and, of course, come with a higher price. The CPUs covered here approach the high-end mark but d...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/53635.aspxFri, 30 Oct 2009 00:37:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53635huxleymediaLearn how to identify if your hardware problems are CPU related or not. Save yourself money by correctly troubleshooting hardware issues, and maybe even fix them yourself. Fortunately improved manufacturing and quality control techniques make faulty CPU’s a rare occurrence. The main cause of processor failure is now overheating, overclocking or a c...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/53874.aspxThu, 29 Oct 2009 22:23:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53874johngLearn why a laptop CPU overheats and how you can keep your notebook’s processor cool. Laptops are expensive investments that are vulnerable to damage from accidental drops, scrapes, and misuse. However, what’s going on inside of your notebook computer can cause costly damage and force you to either abandon the laptop and buy a new one, or inc...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/54038.aspxThu, 29 Oct 2009 12:52:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54038huxleymediaComputer running slow for no reason? Seems to take an age to do the simplest thing? Always seem busy even when it shouldn't be? Read this article to discover what can cause a processor to run at maximum capacity, and what you can do about it. A computer processor is the engine of a PC. Nothing happens without it getting involved: do...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/53629.aspxMon, 26 Oct 2009 23:15:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53629johngLearn which CPUs are best for building home computers that won’t break the bank. With the economy the way it is, many people are looking to stretch their dollars as far as they will reach. Computers, however, have become such an important part of lives that they are more of a necessity for most people than a luxury. Building a home computer o...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/44066.aspxMon, 05 Oct 2009 11:18:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:44066barrosd12Our final article in our "Most Important Hardware Innovations Ever" series shows you what the most important one actually is. We've detailed everything from USB to Solid-State Drives to Video Cards. What tops our list? You'll have to read on inside to find out more. Saving the Best for Last Now we’re getting to the good stuff. H...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/50955.aspxWed, 30 Sep 2009 22:08:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:50955allychevalierMaking a laptop run at optimum efficiency is tricky business, and a frequent point of curiosity is whether cooling the computer will actually helps matters all that much—and how to go about doing it. This article explains. Hot Stuff Constantly within your computer, disks spin at thousands of revolutions per minute, and electrical power zigzag...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/48184.aspxWed, 09 Sep 2009 08:58:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:48184huxleymediaGet the lowdown on how to wrest control of your PC back from whatever is controlling it. Learn how to disable troublesome applications, and find out why your CPU runs at maximum capacity at times. Processor at 100% A busy processor spiking to 100% utilization isn’t anything to be concerned about. Staying at 100% is something else entirely. This...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/47385.aspxFri, 04 Sep 2009 08:00:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:47385johngLaptop computers are susceptible to high internal temperatures much more so than desktops. Monitoring your laptop’s temperature can extend the life of your computer. As an electrical appliance made up of many different parts, a computer is capable of producing an appreciable amount of heat. Temperatures can often reach as high as 100 degrees ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/13711.aspxSun, 07 Jun 2009 14:48:30 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:13711JeanFAThe first batch of Nehalem chips, dubbed i7, came out at the back end of last year. Which, if any, is right for you, and what else do you need to run them? Nehalem or Core, Bloomfield or i7&#59; Whatever Intel Calls them, they Will be Here Soon To make sure we’re all on the same page, the CPU architecture Intel is introducing as the successor t...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/13764.aspxSat, 06 Jun 2009 10:12:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:13764JeanFAIntel has been touting its Nehalem architecture for a while, and the first CPUs of the new family are just around the corner. We explain what is new about these processors. The new Nehalem architecture has many new features but Intel isn’t throwing out the successful facets of Core 2 entirely. The new architecture focuses not on radically changing ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/14896.aspxSat, 06 Jun 2009 09:55:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14896JeanFAIntel has allowed reviewers from around the world to release their benchmarks from the Core i7 and in a matter of days we’ve gone from a drought to a deluge of information. We’ve boiled down the deluge down to a tasty stew for you. Early, leaked, test results indicated that Nehalem CPUs would be fast, and the more comprehensive data we ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/20665.aspxSat, 06 Jun 2009 09:18:08 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:20665mattbeckerA computer processor is one of the key components needed to make sure your computer functions both quickly and efficiently. But, as you can expect, depending what you replace depends on how much money you can spend. Compatibility As is the case with most computer components, you can’t simply pick and choose anything that you want, jam it into your ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/8873.aspxWed, 03 Jun 2009 13:54:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:8873JeanFAThe Core 2 CPUs currently dominate the market, and their installation in an LGA775 socket is something that often takes place when building or upgrading a PC. Easy to Do, but Don’t Get It Wrong Installing a CPU is easy, but if you make a mistake you could simultaneously damage your processor and motherboard. The trick is to have everything fi...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/36738.aspxThu, 28 May 2009 14:04:38 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:36738barrosd12Worried about the power and performance of your PC, and more specifically about the reliability of your CPU? Learn how to best uninstall that horrible stock fan that ships with most computers - the process is simple and as usual, you can find it here at Bright Hub. Don't Let Overheating Get You Down! Take a deep breath – you’re about to...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/30618.aspxSat, 18 Apr 2009 08:12:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:30618CSMcGuireAMD OverDrive is a robust performance monitor and overclocking utility designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike. It ships with a variety of motherboards and video cards, or can be downloaded. It also interfaces with the ATI Catalyst Control Center. Overview When you first load up AMD Overdrive you will receive a warning that operating a process...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/31296.aspxMon, 06 Apr 2009 10:45:27 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:31296OnlineProCentral Processing Unit, better known as CPU, is that intellectual area of a PC system which is capable of doing complex coding calculations to enable the computer to execute various functions and run several applications. To understand the basic functionality of a CPU, it is best advised to understand the meaning of the abbreviation — CPU. It stan...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/29502.aspxSun, 29 Mar 2009 09:18:48 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:29502CSMcGuireHaving briefly introduced liquid cooling, we now take a look at all the components of a computer liquid cooling system and examine a key part of water cooling computer control units. Here we discuss the water block: Its design, purpose, and a few shopping tips. Overview In our last article we discussed a few points about liquid cooling systems,...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/30464.aspxSun, 29 Mar 2009 06:33:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:30464Faceless ClockIf you've been following Phenom II, then you might think you're seeing double, as AMD has released a new line-up of Phenom II processors only a month after the originals. These new processors use the AM3 socket, however - and they offer outstanding value for your money. Didn't We Just Do This? In January, AMD unveiled its new Phenom...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/18407.aspxFri, 12 Dec 2008 17:39:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:18407Faceless ClockThis is the first article in a series devoted to the Phenom II processor. This article covers early indicators of Phenom II's performance, including the Shanghai Opteron, a 45-nm server processor by AMD which is significantly similar to the Phenom II. New Phenom - Same as the Old Phenom? Phenom II, with an expected release of January '09, i...