When I see testers showing the GTX 1080Ti along with the new Ryzen 3 lineup, I wonder where all the sense has gone in the PC hardware market. The Ryzen 3 Processor is a budget 4 core option aimed at gamers looking to build an affordable system. It isn't meant to be used with a $1,000 GPU. Yet you might be surprised at just how much the Ryzen 3 can handle. So, if you're … [Read more...]
Best Motherboard, GPU, and CPU Combo for PC Builders in 2018
Finding the right combo for your PC build is all about putting the right parts together. Unfortunately, pre-built combos from online retailers rarely do this in a way that benefits consumers. So, rather than recommend a combination of parts that a retailer simply wants to get rid of, here are a few different budgets for motherboards, processors, and graphics cards that offer a … [Read more...]
Best Budget B350 AM4 Motherboards for AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7 Processors 2018
One of the best things that AMD has to offer with its new Ryzen platform is a chance to get a CPU with a lot of cores that you can overclock on the cheap. Overclocking a Ryzen CPU is not only possible on the more expensive AM4 x370 motherboards, but also on its inexpensive B350 chipset, and small form-factor X300 motherboards. This makes a budget build with a lot of cores … [Read more...]
Best DDR4 Ram Kits for AMD Ryzen 5 and 7 Processors – 3200MHz Memory Speeds
You've probably heard of all the problems that PC enthusiasts are having with getting their Ryzen 5 or Ryzen 7 system Ram to post at a good speed. While some of these problems have or will be resolved, there certainly are some steps you can take to avoid them. Considering how much AMD's Ryzen platform excels with faster memory and a good overclock (up to 30% from stock), … [Read more...]
6 Best AMD AM4 X370 Ryzen Motherboards 2018
AMD Ryzen is here along with a plethora of new motherboards. PC enthusiasts who've been waiting for the AM4 platform certainly won't be disappointed. The detail and care that motherboard manufacturers have added this time around are impressive. It's a much-needed update and one we've not seen for several years. Clearly, the AMD Ryzen lineup is here to stay. So What's New … [Read more...]