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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, discoloration, or scratch-like marks on the metal heat spreader (IHS), you might wonder why this...

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, discoloration, or scratch-like marks on the metal heat spreader (IHS), you might wonder why this...