HWiNFO64 Setup Guide
How to install HWiNFO64, choose sensors-only mode, build a custom gadget overlay, and set up logging for a gaming PC.
Archives: August 2026
How To Test RAM For Errors
How to use MemTest86 to find unstable memory, read the results correctly, and decide whether it's a seating, XMP, or hardware problem.
How To Set Custom Fan Curve
How to set a custom fan curve in BIOS or with FanControl for quieter idle and cooler gaming, plus common mistakes that make curves worse.
How To Enable XMP EXPO In BIOS
How to turn on XMP for Intel or EXPO for AMD in BIOS, why it isn't on by default, and how to verify it actually applied and stayed stable.
How To Check SSD Health
How to read SMART data with CrystalDiskInfo to catch a failing SSD early, what the health percentage actually means, and when to worry.
Best SSD Benchmark Tool: 4 Tested (2026)
CrystalDiskMark versus AS SSD Benchmark compared, how to read the results, and what actually matters for gaming versus synthetic numbers.
Best PC Temperature Monitoring Software: 8 Tested (2026)
The best free tools for tracking CPU, GPU and SSD temperatures in real time, with setup notes and what the numbers actually mean.
Best BIOS Settings For Gaming: 4 Tested (2026)
Which BIOS settings actually improve gaming performance, which are safe defaults you shouldn't touch, and how naming differs across ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte and ASRock.
8 Best SSD Heatsinks Under $25, From Basic Slabs to Heatpipe Coolers
The best SSD heatsinks compared by actual cooling design, separating simple aluminum slabs from genuine heatpipe coolers, $5.99 to $22.99.
8 Best Seasonic Power Supplies, Focus vs CORE vs Prime Compareds
The best Seasonic power supplies ranked by voltage stability and warranty length, comparing Focus, CORE, Vertex, and Prime from $99 to $654.