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A close-up view of an Intel Core Ultra processor chip with a silver metallic casing and intel CORE ULTRA branding, ideal for BIOS optimization, set against a plain white background.

The 2025 BIOS/UEFI Optimization Handbook: Safe Settings That Actually Help

September 19, 2025 Gavin Bonshor 0

Promise: No “OC roulette.” This handbook focuses on vendor-documented features that are safe, reversible, and deliver repeatable gains: Resizable BAR, Above 4G Decoding, PBO/Curve Optimizer […]

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AM5 vs LGA1851 in 2025: Lane Maps, USB4/TB, Upgrade Paths & Total Platform Cost

September 19, 2025 Gavin Bonshor 0

Executive summary: If you value socket longevity and CPU-attached PCIe flexibility, AM5 is the safer long-term bet. If you prioritize Intel’s latest P/E-core CPUs and […]

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NVMe SSDs in 2025: PCIe 5.0 vs 4.0, Controllers, Thermals & Real-World Picks

September 19, 2025 Gavin Bonshor 0

TL;DR: PCIe 5.0 doubles bandwidth on paper, but real wins show up only when workloads are parallel and your controller stays cool. For most gaming […]

A Micron DDR5 RDIMM 128GB memory module, featuring black memory chips on a green circuit board with gold connector pins at the bottom, optimized for low latency and advanced tuning.

DDR5 Masterclass (2025): Capacity, Latency, and a Safe Tuning Playbook That Actually Sticks

September 19, 2025 Gavin Bonshor 0

Why this guide: DDR5 changes more than speeds. It moves voltage regulation onto the module, adds on-die ECC for yield/reliability, and pushes signal integrity to […]

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Motherboard Deep Dive (2025): VRMs, PCIe Lanes, Retimers & I/O—How to Choose the Right Board

September 19, 2025 Gavin Bonshor 0

Why this guide: Motherboards look similar in listings, but under the heatsinks are wildly different power delivery, signal integrity, and lane maps that decide whether […]

A close-up of an Intel Core Ultra computer processor, highlighting its metallic surface and CORE ULTRA logo, set against a plain white background—an ideal visual for any CPU Buyer’s Guide focused on platform longevity and advanced cores.

The CPU Buyer’s Guide (2025): Cores, Cache & Platform Longevity for Desktop and Laptop

September 19, 2025 Gavin Bonshor 0

TL;DR: Forget spec-sheet bingo. The right CPU in 2025 is a balance of three levers—core mix (big vs. efficiency cores), cache (especially for games), and […]

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Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Explained: MLO, 320 MHz & Your 2025 Upgrade Guide

September 18, 2025 Gavin Bonshor 0

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) promises multi-gigabit speeds and lower latency through wider channels, smarter scheduling, and multi-link operation. Here’s how it actually behaves at home and […]

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XMP vs EXPO: what to enable and why (plus the safe-tuning playbook)

September 17, 2025 Gavin Bonshor 0

The point of XMP/EXPO Consumer DDR5 kits ship with tight timings and higher data rates encoded as profiles in the module’s SPD (Serial Presence Detect). […]

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VRAM explained: how much do you really need in 2025?

September 17, 2025 Gavin Bonshor 0

Why VRAM matters (and when it doesn’t) Your GPU’s VRAM is the working set for textures, geometry buffers, frame buffers, ray tracing acceleration data, and […]

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Clean-install Windows 11 (2025) — the safe, reproducible way

September 17, 2025 Gavin Bonshor 0

A clean install solves mystery slowdowns, driver tangles, and years of cruft. Done right, it also gives you a documented baseline you can reproduce in […]

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Intel After Gelsinger: Packaging, PowerVia, and the Real Work Lip-Bu Tan Must FinishIntel After Gelsinger: Packaging, PowerVia, and the Real Work Lip-Bu Tan Must FinishNovember 12, 2025Gavin Bonshor
AI PC Reality Check: NPU, CPU, GPUAI PC Reality Check: NPU, CPU, GPUNovember 12, 2025Gavin Bonshor
Entry-Level GPUs Are In Trouble As DRAM Prices Go NuclearEntry-Level GPUs Are In Trouble As DRAM Prices Go NuclearNovember 19, 2025Gavin Bonshor
Valve Steam Machine Deep Dive: Specs, Strategy, And Who It Is ForValve Steam Machine Deep Dive: Specs, Strategy, And Who It Is ForNovember 13, 2025Gavin Bonshor
Intel Kills Mainstream Diamond Rapids Platform: What It Means For Xeon And AMDIntel Kills Mainstream Diamond Rapids Platform: What It Means For Xeon And AMDNovember 16, 2025Gavin Bonshor
Why Intel Still Trails AMD on Power EfficiencyWhy Intel Still Trails AMD on Power EfficiencyNovember 16, 2025Gavin Bonshor

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