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Having a high-end GPU, or graphics-processing unit, is critical for running graphics-intensive applications, as well as for PC gaming and production. The GPU offloads some of the work done by the CPU ...

Of course it's an acronym, but there are also multiple types of HDMI cables and connectors, each designed to enhance the ...

Buying an HDMI cable should be simple—but some cables don’t perform as expected, while others don’t clearly indicate the HDMI specifications supported. If you don’t have time to dig into the details ...

Intel's high-speed communications technology is pitted against strong incumbent interfaces -- and the nascent PCI Express Cable could provide more competition. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from ...

Hi. Laptop is an old dell xps 15 9550. My setup was two external monitors connected to my laptop. One is a samsung 32' monitor that has 3840 x 2160 solution. The other was a 24' samsung monitor that ...

Unlock the best performance from your gaming monitor or 4K TV. Learn the differences between HDMI and DisplayPort to ensure ...

These HDMI 2.1 monitors will be the sweet spot when it comes to console and PC gaming. As the latest HDMI standard that brought us 4K gaming at 120Hz, an HDMI 2.1 is a worthy investment. It supports a ...

One often overlooked consideration when choosing your PC monitor is the ports that come with it. The two primary standards are HDMI and DisplayPort, which offer different features and capabilities.