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How to Match a CPU to a Motherboard
A processor and a board are two halves of one decision. Check the socket, the chipset, the BIOS, and the memory before the cart fills up.
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Rig Assembly
A desktop is a compatibility puzzle with a power bill. Settle the socket, the chipset, and the wattage first; the rest of the shopping list gets shorter on its own.
Two guides cover the decisions that cause the most returns: a processor that physically fits the board, and a power supply that never runs at its ceiling.
- Socket fit
- Chipset limits
- BIOS support
- Wattage
- Efficiency rating
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Choose a Power Supply With Real Headroom
A power supply that runs at its limit is loud, hot, and short-lived. Size for the worst second, not the average afternoon.
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