Discover the built-in hardware tests that can extend the life of your laptop and save you from expensive repairs.

T here are two ways to measure the performance of PC components: synthetic benchmarks like 3DMark or PCMark, and real-world benchmarks that test performance in games and various software using ...

As the impending launch of new GPUs is now upon us, we're refreshing our hardware test bench to put the new AMD, Nvidia, and Intel cards (among other hardware reviews) through their paces this year.

When it comes time to build your next PC, the first thing you do is run out to the reviews. What graphics card is best for gaming? What CPU do I need for video editing? Is Nvidia or AMD better? Our ...

You only have to read a few PC gaming hardware posts on Reddit to see how many gamers there are out there unsure if their low-spec potato of a gaming PC will run the latest AAA games. I know the ...

I have a 2008 (3,1) Mac Pro running running ML and can't get the Hardware Test to run. I don't have a Hardware Test disk, or if there is one, I can't find it. Apple instructions say to hold down the ...

Every computer needs a central processing unit. Used CPUs are generally a safe purchase. Their architecture makes them resistant to damage from years of use. Nevertheless, you should make sure that a ...

With new games and hardware dropping on the regular, it can be tricky to work out what's worth your attention and where to go for expert opinions, which is where we come in. At PCGamesN, our ...