The motherboard might not be the most exciting part of your system, but it’s arguably the most important. It’s also the biggest, which can make it a bit awkward to install, but as long as you’re ...

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 ...

So you've installed a new hard drive and expanded your computing horizons with new PCI cards - and that's great and everything - but your computer still runs too slowly. Sure you've got all that extra ...

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 ...

The beating heart of any PC is its central processing unit, or CPU. With so much on the line, you want to get it right. Swing over to our guide to the best CPUs for gaming for help with choosing your ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. The motherboard is at once the least and the most important ...

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 ...

Small form factor computers, which are often used where space is limited, such as medical offices and call centers, typically use smaller motherboards as a part of their small case size. The microATX ...

Struggling to install RAM in your gaming PC? We've got you covered with tips before you get started and step-by-step instructions on exactly how to install RAM in a gaming PC. If you're in the process ...