The old logic for building a fast PC died in the AI era.

Curious about the brain of your computer? The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is crucial as it defines your computer’s capabilities and how efficiently it can run software applications. Here’s how you ...

I have a Dell Inspiron 700m and when I right click on My Computer and click Properties the processor reports a speed of 589 mHz in the General tab of the System Properties dialog.<BR><BR>I contacted ...

From the moment you decide that your current Intel processor just isn’t up to par and start investigating an upgrade to your current laptop or desktop, you’re often bombarded with technical jargon.

Attempting to determine the actual speed a processor is running at (rather than the maximum set clock speed) under Mac OS X 10.2.x can be a somewhat difficult task. The speed of the processor is ...

AMD's new-for-2026 Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor kicks up the clocks and packs the same extra-fast cache in an effort to outpace the well-regarded Ryzen 7 9800X3D. I have been interested in science and ...

Forget it, Intel. The processor clock speed race is over, killed by its own success. ITEM: The faster the processor runs, the more circuitry is needed to control the chip at fantastic speeds. That ...

A sluggish computer can be immensely frustrating. Simple tasks like launching apps, browsing the web or switching between windows can test your patience as you stare at a spinning wheel, waiting for ...

Hey folks, this is my first Ars post, but I've been lurking for a long time, I've got a question for you...<BR><BR>I work for a large company, supporting computers for a development group. I learned ...