ATX vs Micro ATX vs Mini ITX Motherboards

So you’re looking to get yourself a motherboard, but aren’t sure which type of board is best for you? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we’ll be discussing the many differences and pro’s and con’s between a full ATX, micro ATX, and mini ITX motherboards. Each board possesses … Keep Reading

How to Check if Your PC Can Run a Game

The best thing we like about computers is the huge headroom for customization. There are hundreds of hardware combinations you can use to build your gaming PC. But while it gives a lot of flexibility to PC gamers, it makes it difficult to estimate whether a PC game will run … Keep Reading

Is A GPU Backplate Worth It?

PC Master Race is not just about the performance. Style is a big part in this equation. And there’s no reason why you won’t want to show off your 2000-buck machine to your friends. Over the years GPUs have got more and more attractive. OEMs have made their shrouds look … Keep Reading

GPU Power Connectors Explained

No matter how powerful graphics card you’ve put into your PC, it won’t run at its full potential unless you supply the power it needs. Some GPUs don’t require a lot of power to run. These are usually lower-end GPUs that can simply take power from the motherboard itself and … Keep Reading

What is Backlight Bleed And How to Fix it on Monitor or TV?

Due to their inherent nature, LCD Displays are much more fragile than other PC components. The chances of you getting a flawless display are lesser, and often you can have an issue right out of the box. One such issue is the backlight bleeding. What is Backlight Bleed? Also called … Keep Reading

GPU Fans Not Spinning

Every graphics card comes with one or two fans, with some high-end models even coming with 3. It’s because they’re critical in maintaining the temperature of the graphics card while it’s rendering graphics during games. As you can imagine, you can have a lot of performance issues if these fans … Keep Reading

How Much Does RAM Affect FPS in Games

RAM memory is pretty important in a computer. It is also one of the key components that aid in your system’s performance. After the processor and the graphics card, RAM plays an integral role in bringing modern games to life on your screen. So it should affect FPS in games … Keep Reading

What are CUDA Cores?

If you’ve ever researched about graphics cards, you’ll find the term ‘CUDA cores’ many times in their specs-sheets. CUDA Cores stand for “Compute Unified Device Architecture”. These are small computing units that work in parallel to each other. If you are familiar with the cores on the processors, then it’s … Keep Reading

Does the Motherboard Affect Gaming Performance?

Can a motherboard improve your PC’s gaming performance and increase FPS? Short answer: Yes Long answer: Yes, but also it depends on several factors. A motherboard alone is practically not going to do anything. But when you combine it with a quality CPU, a good GPU, and adequately fast RAM, … Keep Reading

Is NVIDIA G-SYNC Worth It? 

G-SYNC is a technology produced by NVIDIA, released for the public in 2013. They claimed it to be a ‘groundbreaking technology’ that would change the course of PC gaming, allowing gamers to enjoy overall smoother gameplay. It was produced to ensure that players never experience screen tearing while playing games … Keep Reading