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Tag Archives: BIOS
Q. Overclocking RAM, what does that mean?
Q. I have heard of overclocking RAM – Is this possible at all? A. Yes, a computer has a standard memory speed it is designed for, and it is possible to increase the memory speed, if your memory and computer … Continue reading
Posted in General Computer, Memory, Q&A
Tagged BIOS, CAS Latency, CL, DDR4, Memory, memory clock, Overclock, Performance, voltage
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Q. Can I upgrade the CPU processor in my Desktop machine?
Maybe. And sometimes No. The first thing to know is what CPU socket your motherboard has. You cannot put an Intel chip in an AMD socket or vice versa. And within the processor brands, you have to exactly match the … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Questions and Answers, General Computer, Upgrading
Tagged AMD, BIOS, Intel, Motherboard, Processor, Replace CPU, Socket, Upgrade
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Q. How do I install a 3TB or larger hard drive?
The largest new desktop SATA hard drives on the market have capacities of 3 TB and 4 TB. This is great for storage, not so great for older machines because it goes beyond what SATA interfaces on older (mid 2011 … Continue reading
Posted in Computer Questions and Answers, Hard Drives and SSD, Mac questions, Windows questions
Tagged Apple, BIOS, Compatibility, Hard Drive, Hardware, SATA, Troubleshoot, UEFI, Upgrade, Windows
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