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Best motherboard for Corsair 275R Airflow 2021
Looking for a new motherboard for the Corsair 275R Airflow? Whether you're considering AMD or Intel, we've got you covered with some motherboard recommendations.
ABSOLUTE POWER
Need a new PSU for your PC? These are the best available options.
When building your own PC or upgrading components, you need the power for it. We take a look at some of the best power supplies you can buy.
Gettin' Hot Hot Hot
NZXT makes the best AIO cooler for Corsair's 275R Airflow
To make the most out of your processor, you'll want to consider AIO water cooling. The Corsair 275R Airflow can support radiators up to 360mm, so we've rounded up a few fine examples of some of the best AIOs out there that'll fit inside this chassis.
Brains for your PC
These are the best motherboards to use with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
AMD has A520, B550, and X570 motherboards already available for its new Ryzen 5000-series processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a mid-range, 8-core processor that's best suited to mid- or high-tier motherboards.
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Get your PC ready for the NVIDIA RTX 3080 with one of these PSUs
Plan on investing in NVIDIA's new RTX 3080 GPU? Make sure your power supply unit is up to snuff; if it's not, check out these top picks for best PSUs.
Small but powerful
How to choose the best GPU for your next Mini-ITX build
It can be hard to choose a GPU that will fit and work with a Mini-ITX PC build. Here are the best choices for your next build.
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Picking the correct NAS for a Plex media server: What you need to know
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Choosing the right NAS setup for a Plex server can be a daunting task. Here's a guide to help you out, taking into account all the important factors that are required by a good Plex NAS.
Buyer's guide
Best motherboard for Corsair 275R Airflow 2021
Looking for a new motherboard for the Corsair 275R Airflow? Whether you're considering AMD or Intel, we've got you covered with some motherboard recommendations.
Flashy new coolers
Check out NZXT's new all-white AIO CPU coolers if you want to stand out
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The most common color used for AIO water coolers is black, which is great but it's always good to have a choice. NZXT agrees and has launched a new color for its collection of AIOs: white.
ABSOLUTE POWER
Need a new PSU for your PC? These are the best available options.
When building your own PC or upgrading components, you need the power for it. We take a look at some of the best power supplies you can buy.
Gettin' Hot Hot Hot
NZXT makes the best AIO cooler for Corsair's 275R Airflow
To make the most out of your processor, you'll want to consider AIO water cooling. The Corsair 275R Airflow can support radiators up to 360mm, so we've rounded up a few fine examples of some of the best AIOs out there that'll fit inside this chassis.
You want airflow?
Review: Corsair's 275R Airflow case offers decent thermals at a low cost
There's much to like about Corsair's marketing around the 275R Airflow. There's support for up to 260mm radiators, which is ideal for AIO cooling, and the price is usually low enough that you may be able to afford the next GPU up from the one you've shortlisted. But how is it as a foundation for a PC build?
Immerse Yourself
HP announces two new monitors for creativity and productivity
HP announced the HP U32 4K HDR Monitor and the HP M34d WQHD Curved Monitor today. The 4K monitor is built for creative work such as photo editing, while the WQHD monitor allows people to multitask with its wide display.
Overkill
Review: ASUS made an almost perfect motherboard for enthusiasts
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There's very little to complain about the ASUS ROG X570 Crosshair VIII Extreme, and that's to be expected for a motherboard that costs $800. This is the ideal foundation for an enthusiast or creative PC build.
Put it all together
Build a small form factor PC with Cooler Master's NR200 case up to $25 off
Save on this case in both black and white. Get an extra $10 off via mail-in rebate. And start a new build on an awesome small form factor PC with a case that gives you unprecedented accessibility and cooling.
Good deal
Get speed and space with the WD Black SN750 2TB SSD on sale for $250
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This is one of the best prices we've ever seen on the 2TB capacity of this SSD. So you get super speedy transfer speeds and a huge amount of space for all your media, and you save a bunch in the process!
Brains for your PC
These are the best motherboards to use with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
AMD has A520, B550, and X570 motherboards already available for its new Ryzen 5000-series processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a mid-range, 8-core processor that's best suited to mid- or high-tier motherboards.
Your own media server
How to set up Plex on a QNAP NAS
It's easy to install and configure Plex Media Server on a QNAP NAS enclosure. This guide will run you through the entire process and get you up and running in a matter of minutes.
Buyer's guide
Get your PC ready for the NVIDIA RTX 3080 with one of these PSUs
Plan on investing in NVIDIA's new RTX 3080 GPU? Make sure your power supply unit is up to snuff; if it's not, check out these top picks for best PSUs.
Small but powerful
How to choose the best GPU for your next Mini-ITX build
It can be hard to choose a GPU that will fit and work with a Mini-ITX PC build. Here are the best choices for your next build.
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How to set up secure HTTPS on Synology NAS
It's easy to set up secure connections for your Synology NAS. This guide will run you through the process to create a DDNS and certificate.
nice touch
Samsung will start selling the 980 Pro SSD with a PS5-friendly heatsink
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Samsung's blisteringly fast 980 Pro SSD has been around for about a year now, but with Sony's newfound support for PCIe 4.0 storage, Samsung is going to start selling it with a heatsink at last.
Which do you choose?
Should you get an ATX or SFX power supply for your PC?
PC building is full of jargon, but just what the heck is an SFX power supply, and should you be getting one instead of an ATX? Maybe, but only in pretty strict circumstances.
Shell Shocker
Add space and speed with the Crucial MX500 1TB SSD on sale for $85
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Newegg's Shell Shocker deals only last for a short time. Grab this one while you can and get some decent read/write speeds with plenty of capacity for media and games.
You might be surprised
How refresh rate and frame rate are linked together
Navigating all the jargon associated with PC hardware can be troubling, especially if you're a newcomer. One term you'll hear a lot is refresh rate, but how does it tie in with frame rate?
Rakin' in the coins
Going all-in on crypto mining? These are the best GPUs for you.
If you're looking for the right graphics card to get into mining for cryptocurrencies, you need one of these. We've rounded up the absolute best graphics cards to mine cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
New vs Old
Synology DiskStation DS220+ vs. DS218+: Which NAS is better?
Synology's DiskStation DS220+ is the current best value NAS from the company, but how much of an upgrade is it compared to the outgoing DS218+? We've compared the specs, design, and user experience right here.