After seating the motherboard, it’s time to install the CPU, or the brains of the computer. The processor is delicate so handle it by the edges and be sure to discharge any static electricity before ...

Choosing the best new CPU is a big deal, but once you’ve done it, you’ll need to install the device. Installing an Intel CPU is just as easy as installing an AMD one, with some minor caveats that make ...

Operating system patches alone can protect against the nasty Meltdown flaw affecting Intel processors, but fixing Spectre—Meltdown’s nasty sibling, which affects all CPUs—requires firmware updates for ...

With graphics card prices near normal levels and no major hardware launches in sight for the time being, now is a great time to build a PC. There's loads of choice when it comes to processors, ...

Ed: The following is a guest post by Ars CPU & Mobo forum guru Hat Monster. The post is based on an excellent thread on the same topic, which everyone who’s contemplating a motherboard swap should ...

Ok, so I came here looking for the formerly stickied Hatmonster post on how to swap out your motherboard/cpu without having to reinstall your WindowsOS. Checked the FAQ links and get one site with a ...

Every user who has built their own PC started somewhere. It might be overwhelming at first, but once you get the hang of it, PC assembly is actually quite easy. This guide serves as a basic starter ...