Apple dropped me a note in response to my blog post on its Harpertown Xserve and Mac Pro announcement. I attributed the per-socket CPU power draw claim of “80 watts max, 4 watts idle” to Intel. That ...

Even when your PC is doing nothing, it’s still using more power than you might think. Idle draw contributes to higher temperatures, louder fans, and unnecessary strain on your components. In an effort ...

Samples of the new Intel Core i9-14900KS CPU look like they're making their way into people's hands already, as the forthcoming new flagship chip has been spotted in the rankings for the stability ...

Air vs liquid cooling for gaming PCs explained, comparing thermal performance, noise, cost, and reliability to help you ...

Intel publishes TDP figures for each of its CPUs, but the chip's actual behavior often doesn't conform to what this metric implies. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new ...