How to Lower CPU Usage in ScummVM
ScummVM can pin a CPU core at 100% even on modern hardware and it happens because of three things working against you at once: a software scaler that redraws every pixel on the CPU, a demanding audio emulator, and a game loop that runs as fast as the…
Is CS2 CPU or GPU Intensive? What Really Limits Your FPS
Counter-Strike 2 is mainly CPU intensive. At the settings competitive players actually use, 1080p or lower with most options on low, your processor sets the frame rate ceiling and the graphics card spends much of its time waiting. The GPU only takes over…
AMD vs Intel for Gaming: Which CPU Should You Actually Buy?
AMD is the better choice for pure gaming performance in 2026. Its Ryzen X3D processors, built around a stack of extra cache memory, run games faster and more consistently than anything Intel currently sells at the same price. Intel still earns its keep…
What Is a Normal CPU Temperature? Idle, Gaming, and Load Ranges
A normal CPU temperature is about 30 to 50°C (86 to 122°F) when the computer is idle, and 65 to 85°C (149 to 185°F) when it’s under load, such as gaming, rendering video, or compiling code. Short spikes toward 90 to 100°C during heavy work are also…
How to Check How Much Voltage Your Computer Is Using
Your computer doesn’t use up voltage. It runs on a few fixed voltages, mainly 12V, 5V and 3.3V inside the case, and what actually changes with load is the current, which is what turns into watts. So this check splits in two. To see the voltages,…
What Performance Specification Does 2 GHz Refer To?
2 GHz refers to processor clock speed, also called clock rate or frequency. It means the clock inside the processor ticks 2 billion times every second, and each tick moves the chip one step further through its work. That number describes the CPU and…
AMD Audio Drivers: What They Are and How to Install Them
AMD audio drivers control the sound your PC sends through an HDMI or DisplayPort cable to a monitor, TV, or receiver. On Windows this shows up as the AMD High Definition Audio Device, and its driver comes bundled inside the AMD Software: Adrenalin…
What Is a Normal CPU Temp While Gaming?
A normal CPU temp while gaming sits between about 65 and 85°C (149 to 185°F). If your processor stays under 80°C, you are right where you want to be. Short spikes into the high 80s during a demanding scene are fine too, and nothing to lose sleep over.…
RPCS3 CPU Tier List: Which Processor You Need for Smooth PS3 Emulation
The best CPUs for RPCS3 are modern chips with eight or more threads and strong single-core speed, like the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Ryzen 9 7950X, or Core i9-14900K. These sit at the top S-tier and run almost every PS3 game at full speed. If you own a recent…
Is Minecraft CPU or GPU Intensive? Here’s What Actually Runs the Game
Minecraft is mostly CPU intensive. Your processor does the heavy lifting: building the world as you move, running mob behavior, handling redstone, and keeping the game clock ticking. The graphics card only becomes the bottleneck once you add shaders,…