Intel is launching its 12-gen CPUs, and those that purchase the i5-12600K, i7-12700K, or the i9-12900K (or the non-iGPU equipped KF variants) have a big decision to make. The Z690 motherboards that ...

We're not quite at the point where Alder Lake leaks are irrelevant, because if past rumors are true, we still have a couple weeks to go before Intel formally introduces its first 12th Gen Core ...

If you're on the lookout for the best DDR5 RAM modules on the market, then we've got something for you. The DDR5 RAM modules are physically identical to the existing DDR4 sticks. That's not ...

Should I buy DDR4 or DDR5 RAM? That's the question we're going to answer here, with a focus on gaming. If you're considering using Intel's LGA1700 platform with its powerful 12th, 13th, and 14th gen ...

The memory shortage is taking hold, fueled by the massive AI data centers that are soaking up the world's memory stocks. This is causing a supply shortage, sending prices skyrocketing, and all ...

The two main types of RAM for modern computers are DDR4, and DDR5. Together they span a number of processor and motherboard generations across desktop PCs and laptops, and though DDR4 RAM might be the ...

Major changes to the PC’s RAM subsystem typically occur once in blue moon, but mere years after DDR4’s delayed rollout, that time is upon us yet again. How fast is DDR5? What will I need to run what?

Most computer standards change quickly, with manufacturers adopting new ports, cables, and form factors as soon as they release. Random-access memory (RAM), meanwhile, hasn’t changed all that much in ...

The Intel Core i7-12700K features eight P-cores (up to 5 GHz) and four E-cores (up to 3.8 GHz). It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory and has an unlocked multiplier, allowing users to overclock it ...

Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building PCs since young, and when not creating content, you can often find him ...