Every GPU review we’ve done over the past few years for workstation use has always been accompanied by a sickening sidenote – NVIDIA offers better support for Pro apps. Well, is this finally the one where we, for once, DON’T have to say it? I certainly hope so. Introducing the AMD Radeon PRO W7900 and...

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USB ports, or Universal Serial Bus ports, are one of the most used (and essential) parts of your PC; they allow you to plug in all your necessary peripherals, such as your mouse and keyboard, and also carry out tasks like transferring files without any hassle. That’s why it can be utterly devastating if your...

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In the matchup of Threadripper vs TR Pro vs EPYC, which series of CPU serves its purposes or your purposes best? How are we going to be determining that? For the answers to these questions and more, just jump around with the table of contents below or start reading while I introduce the three CPU...

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Choosing the “right” graphics cards is of the utmost importance, regardless if you’re a gamer or a creative professional. Some models might have visual similarities, but the way they perform and the way their cooling solutions are implemented varies wildly. And, frankly, buying a GPU can be a fairly taxing endeavor in and of itself....

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Diffusion Art has taken the world by storm. That much is a fact, and the same can be said for all sorts of AI-driven tools and applications, all of which seem to be ushering in a different kind of world — one that came a lot sooner than most of us expected. The best part...

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While we’ve previously compared DDR5 and DDR4 memory for workstation use, it focused primarily on performance differences. However, like any other adoption of cutting-edge technology, it does come with some setbacks. It’s been a few years since the DDR5 standard was finalized, but a certain section of kits is still conspicuously missing from the shelves:...

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Now that AM5 motherboards have been out for a while, it’s time to look at all available options and pick the best one for your next workstation or gaming build. If you want a quick look at our recommendations, here you go: Before moving on to the motherboards, let’s understand the AM5 platform in more...

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BIOS, which stands for Basic Input Output System, is an integral part of your computer that keeps things running efficiently; it ensures your PC boots without problems, makes sure the various components work together properly and also manages settings for the CPU, hard drive, fans, and more. Put simply: without a BIOS, your PC would...

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Apple’s Mac Studio Display is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most beautiful, jaw-dropping displays on the market. Those incredible looks, however, come at a very high cost — $1599 for the “base” model, to be more exact, and that’s with the tilt-adjustable stand, mind you. If you want to adjust its...

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Autodesk’s AutoCAD needs no introduction. It is, in many ways, the industry standard for computer-aided design and drafting, and has stood the test of time for a very good reason. It was released all the way back in December of 1982 which means that it’s been around for over four decades — a staggering bit...

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