Category: Tutorials
Connecting Your Motherboard’s Front-Panel Header, Demystified
For most builders, the overly-complicated motherboard front-panel connector is easily sorted after viewing just a single image.
PC Motherboard Form Factors Explained
What fits, and what else fits? We cover everything from Extended ATX to Mini ITX…and how the name EATX became so problematic.
Service Log: How To Update “Backup BIOS” on recent Gigabyte Motherboards
When your backup BIOS is too old to support your new CPU, flashing only the main BIOS is not a viable option.
Single-Sided? Double? DRAM Memory Ranks Explained
What are memory ranks, and how do they impact system performance? We take a closer look at DIMM organization.
How To Replace & Upgrade Your APC Smart UPS Battery
Is it time to replace the battery in your Uninterruptable Power Supply? We figured out how to save money and boost runtime with the help of Amazon customer reviews and Mighty Max.
What is Memory (DDR5, DDR4, DDR3) Data Rate?
Data Rate is the number of times data can be transferred per unit of time. We explain how it differs from clock frequency.
What Is CAS Latency? A Brief Guide To Memory Timings
What is CAS Latency? Is it the same as timings? How does it affect performance? We provide the easy answers!
How We Developed Our Motherboard Test Platform
Our motherboard test platform has a long history: This is how we got there.