Single-Core CPU
The “original form” of the CPU is the single-core CPU. While these haven’t been manufactured in any meaningful capacity for decades… See more

Mainstream CPU
Most of the CPUs you’ll see in press coverage and advertising will be mainstream CPUs, and for good reason. The mainst… See more

Locked CPU
A CPU that doesn’t support overclocking is called a locked CPU.A locked CPU isn’t necessarily a bad thing, especially if you don’t know … See more

Should I Go With AMD or Intel?
For gaming purposes, it’s generally best to go with Intel unless you’re on a tight budget or want integrated graphics. Intel’s strong IPC lead m… See more

Before we get things wrapped up, I’d like to take just a moment to talk about CPU coolers. First, I’d like to make the disclaimer that unless you’re overclocking or have a specific coo… See more