NCIX Tech Tips

There seems to be a belief out there that PC gaming is too expensive. And certainly, if you're going for the latest and greatest stuff, it can be.

Today on NCIX Tech Tips Linus shows how a GTX 670 performs on a variety of different CPUs in some popular modern games.

US: us.ncix.com/search/?categoryid=0&q=windows+7+dvd+oem Want to be able to install Windows on a machine without a CD/DVD optical drive? This guide is the one for you!

HDMI, Displayport, DVI, VGA... I like acronyms as much as the next guy, but there's got to be a way to sort through the madness. ... OH! Linus.

This episode of NCIX Tech Tips, Linus will show you how to install thermal compound on your AMD or Intel based system.

We spent a week with a curved, ultrawide monitor from Samsung, and put it up against a flat ultrawide from LG. Do the benefits justify the higher price?

In this episode of NCIX TEch Tips, Linus will show you all the tips and tricks to overclock your video cards.

In the episode of NCIX Tech Tips, Linus gives you the basics of taking your Intel Core i7 even further with an overclocking tutorial.

TL;DR - Reviews and benchmarks are the most important thing to look at when buying a new graphics card. But if you ARE curious as to what these specs mean, here's a video!

In this episode, Linus tells you all about "short-stroking" your harddrive.

NVME SSDs are a relatively new, fancy form of storage, but does the technology benefit gamers in any way? Come with us on a journey of discovery.

This episode of NCIX Tech Tips Linus is going to show you all the steps to set up RAID 0 & RAID 1 in your system. This video is part of his series of RAID Setup Guide.

Our "average gamer" couldn't tell the difference without prior experience.

In the third installment, Linus shows the procedure for connecting all of the components with tubing and filling the system with some useful tips and tricks along the way that he's picked up during

The GTX 950 is out, which begs the question - would two of them be enough to match or exceed the performance of a single GTX 970? Anthony dug into the details. And never came back.

Today Linus walks you through the evolution of the SATA standard and the advantages that exist from upgrading from SATA1 to SATA2 or SATA3.

Today Linus takes a look at the new Phenom II X6 processor from AMD and also shows us how to "push it to the limits, in only a few minutes"

Okay this isn't a comprehensive guide by any stretch, but we cover some basic stuff like getting good lighting effects and picking components that will go well together!

Not all ethernet cables are born equal. Jack explains the difference between cat5, cat6, and spaghetti. (spoiler: the last one's the worst) Buy network cables!

There's been lots of talk surrounding the Geforce GTX 970 and its 4GB of VRAM, but is it a real issue? How much VRAM do games use these days on Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p and 4K resolutions?

Apple's new Macbook came out in April 2015, and much was made of its super thin body and Force Touch trackpad. But, it also featured Apple's trademark high price.

It's been a while since our last buyer's guide, so it's time to look at the best NVME M.2 drives you can buy!

Getting into custom PC building can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be! Here's our 2017 guide to choosing the right components for your PC.

We went on a journey to build the most powerful system in as small and compact of a package as possible. Anthony says its not the size that matters, but whats inside.

Are you good with your crappy ol' hand-me-down headset, or should you spring for something fancier? It depends on how you feel... about things. and stuff.

It does not get any better than this. A single GTX 590 powering HD+ resolution with three projectors to deliver the best 3D Vision gaming experience we've ever created.

So we finally got our hands on a Titan Z. We wanted to really push the limits of it's gaming capabilities so we put it to the test with three 4K monitors.

In this episode of NCIX Tech Tips, Linus will walk you through the necessary gears and components including the GTX480 4-way SLI to build the ultimate gaming rig.

Sony is releasing some of the first TVs running Android TV, so Keys took a look at a 49 inch, 4K specimen to see what all the fuss is about.

Are Hackintosh PCs a better value? We wanted to see what it took in terms of PC hardware in a Hackintosh to match the performance of a Mac Pro. Interesting results ensue.