I first noticed this bent pins thing when I started to look at Z77 motherboards and I was reading Newegg reviews. It seemed to be mostly an issue with Asus motherboards. Some people claimed they ...
Just had a super scary experience. I was transferring my Ryzen system out of a full tower ATX case to a cool aluminum retro HTPC case that also fits ATX. Got all the mobo screws undone and then ...
I just finished replacing my CPU going from an AMD Ryzen 2600 to a Ryzen 3800X. I've always known AMD platforms to be a pain when removing the CPU, normally resulting in bent CPU pins. So, I decided ...
May 8, 2011 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Building your own computer can be fun, and it's easier now than ever. Still, there can be some spine-tingling ...
If your AMD CPU has bent pins, you may not be entirely out of luck -- even if the pins are smashed flat. Here's how we brought back two CPUs from otherwise-lethal injuries. Share on Facebook (opens in ...
Building a PC isn’t easy for everyone, but if you’re someone who’s planning on doing it soon or just a PC enthusiast who’s passionate about PCMR, then this is the perfect blog for you. In this column, ...
The motherboard and processor are two of the most important hardware components inside the computer. The various pieces of hardware inside the PC communicate with one another through the circuits on ...