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CPU Failure Rates Are Low: Exactly How Low Are They?

CPU Failure Rates Are Low: Exactly How Low Are ...

When buying a new processor, reliability matters. A CPU is one of the most important parts of any PC, so it is completely understandable that customers want confidence before installing...

CPU Failure Rates Are Low: Exactly How Low Are ...

When buying a new processor, reliability matters. A CPU is one of the most important parts of any PC, so it is completely understandable that customers want confidence before installing...

New vs Used PC Components: What Actually Matters

New vs Used PC Components: What Actually Matters

New vs Used PC Components: What Actually Matters When building a PC, the choice is simple: new or used. That decision has a bigger impact than most people expect. Reliability...

New vs Used PC Components: What Actually Matters

New vs Used PC Components: What Actually Matters When building a PC, the choice is simple: new or used. That decision has a bigger impact than most people expect. Reliability...

Tray Processors: The Unsung Heroes of Commercial Computing

Tray Processors: The Unsung Heroes of Commercia...

Why Tray Processors Matter When you think of CPUs, you probably imagine a shiny retail box on a store shelf. In reality, most processors powering the tech world don’t come...

Tray Processors: The Unsung Heroes of Commercia...

Why Tray Processors Matter When you think of CPUs, you probably imagine a shiny retail box on a store shelf. In reality, most processors powering the tech world don’t come...

1-Year Warranty: Peace of Mind, Guaranteed!

1-Year Warranty: Peace of Mind, Guaranteed!

It’s taken some work, but we have made it possible. Effective November 12, 2025, 11:00 AM, every CPU you buy from PCβ€―Tec UK comes with a 1-year warranty. The typical...

1-Year Warranty: Peace of Mind, Guaranteed!

It’s taken some work, but we have made it possible. Effective November 12, 2025, 11:00 AM, every CPU you buy from PCβ€―Tec UK comes with a 1-year warranty. The typical...

Why Your AMD Processor Might Say β€œMade in China” or β€œMade in Malaysia”

Why Your AMD Processor Might Say β€œMade in China...

If you’ve bought an AMD processor recently, you might have noticed it says eitherΒ Made in China or Made in Malaysia on the label. That often raises a question. Are they...

Why Your AMD Processor Might Say β€œMade in China...

If you’ve bought an AMD processor recently, you might have noticed it says eitherΒ Made in China or Made in Malaysia on the label. That often raises a question. Are they...

Why Do Some Brand New CPUs Have Stains on the IHS?

Why Do Some Brand New CPUs Have Stains on the IHS?

If you’ve ever purchased a brand new processor (boxed or OEM/tray) and noticed faint stains or discoloration on the metal heat spreader (IHS), you might wonder why this happens and...

Why Do Some Brand New CPUs Have Stains on the IHS?

If you’ve ever purchased a brand new processor (boxed or OEM/tray) and noticed faint stains or discoloration on the metal heat spreader (IHS), you might wonder why this happens and...