How to buy a motherboard in 2024

The motherboard is the primary circuit board that interconnects components of your PC, including the CPU, graphics card, RAM, and storage devices, with features such as the CPU socket, memory and PCIe slots, USB ports, and Ethernet ports. Choosing the correct motherboard is vital to building a fully functional PC.

In this buyer’s guide 2024, we will review several vital factors you must consider when shopping for a motherboard.

All Zotac 40 series graphics cards will now have 12VHPWR connector

Zotac is one of the leading manufacturers of aftermarket Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series graphics cards based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, which will now feature the new 12VHPWR connector. The 12VHPWR connector is a 12+4 pin power connector capable of delivering up to 600 W of power to the graphics card. The following RTX 40 series graphics cards that will include the 12VHPWR connector are the RTX 4070Ti, RTX 4080, and RTX 4090.

Top Three Processors you install in your PC 2024 edition

It's 2024, the New Year; we kick things off with another iteration of the Top Three components you should install in your computer. In this newly written episode, we address processors, the pinnacle component in your PC. Let's not waste any more text in this intro. These are my Top Three CPUs you need to use in your next PC build. 

How prepare your new PC gaming

If you came across this post and have a brand new PC, either prebuilt or custom-made, you're likely about to engage in gaming. But before you start, there are some measures you need to take to ensure your PC is functional smoothly and securely. I've listed some tips on how to prepare your new gaming PC.

Top Three Gadget Purchases in 2023

You won't find a publication that did not publish an article listing their list of top gadgets or hardware in 2023. I decided to follow the trend with my version of top gadgets and hardware that I purchased in 2023. Only three made the list because these gadgets are used daily.

HanCenDa 140W USB C Magnetic Adapter is a must have, here's why

Admittedly, I'm guilty of purchasing useless gadgets just for the sake of having it in my possession. But after a month, I discontinue using the device. It ends up sitting on my shelf gathering dust along with all the other useless gadgets. However, I have purchased some meaningful gadgets that was money worth spent and still being put to use today. Well, it looks like the HanCenDa's 140W USB C magnetic adapter would be worthy of a purchased and I would find very useful. I mean who can’t use an uniquely designed adapter capable of charging your devices in a matter of minutes? A definite must have, hence the title of the post.

The Tekspecz Weekly Deals presents: Sony WH-1000XM4.

The retail price for Sony’s WH1000XM4 wireless headphones is at an all-time low, now at just $228. At one time, this premium audio device cost almost $400. Even though you had to pay a heavy tax for these headphones, consumers still purchased them because of their industry-leading features, including noise-cancellation with dual sensor technology, next-level music with Edge-AI, and the first headphones to have a 30-hour battery life.

Three signs your SSD is about to fail

The solid-state drives are a godsend to PCs; unlike the spinning drives, they are faster and more stable, and, being there are no moving parts, they consume less power. However, SSDs are not impervious to failing before their expected life span.

As a computer user, you must prepare for the worst regarding SSDs. You need to know the signs of a failing SSD so you don't panic and take drastic action.

Hardware Breakdown Presents: Valve's Steam Deck OLED

Of all the devices profiled on hardware Breakdown, I'm most excited about examining what's under the hood of Steam Deck OLED—the best and most powerful mobile device. From various publications, the reviews for the Steam Deck are positive. Check the boxes in everything you're looking for in a handheld gaming console. What makes the Steam Deck OLED so potent and highly praised? Let's find out.