But there is space between them as they need airflow to stay cool and not overheat. It can be, I usually only stack 3 high though and usually leave at Read more
Category: Computers
Discover the latest in computers, laptops, and peripherals, along with expert advice.
Do USB hubs work with external hard drives?
Powered USB hubs come with their own power source and provide power for your connected devices so your computer doesn’t have to. Powered hubs are great if you’re connecting USB Read more
How long will 256GB SSD last?
The average user should see 15 years or more of life from the SSD, even though it’s guaranteed for far less. Far more likely—according to the industry scuttlebutt, my own Read more
Do all motherboards support any GPU?
The good news is that most modern GPUs are compatible with almost any motherboard from the last decade. Even so, it’s better to be safe than sorry. You will only Read more
Will a WiFi card work in a GPU slot?
Sadly you can’t. It is meant for PCIE storage cards/a WiFi adapter and the like. You will not be able to fit or power a desktop GPU on a laptop. Read more
Does it matter which PCIe slot I use for WiFi?
No, it doesn’t although the longer x16 slot will give a graphics card more throughput, a network card won’t need to use that much throughput, however if that is your Read more
Can I put a PCIe X1 in a PCI slot?
A PCIe x1 card can be plugged into any larger PCIe slot and it will work just fine. Can you put a PCIe WiFi card in a PCI slot? No, Read more
Can I put graphics card in any slot?
You can put the graphics card in a different slot, but you will lose some performance, especially when loading textures(so expect a lot of texture popin in games). Also depending Read more
How do I add optical audio to my computer?
Right-click anywhere in the Playback tab list, then click “Show Disabled Devices.” At this point, a device called something like “digital output” or “optical output” should show up. Right-click it Read more
Does motherboard affect display?
The screen is in a much more vulnerable position, so it often becomes damaged while the motherboard stays intact. Can a faulty motherboard cause no display? A motherboard only needs Read more
