When I upgraded my CPU, I assumed my old cooler would fit the new motherboard, but it didn’t align with the AM5 socket. I had to buy a new cooler that supported the updated socket type. Not all CPU coolers fit every motherboard. Compatibility depends on the CPU socket type, motherboard layout, and case size….
From what I’ve seen, air cooling works well for most setups and is easy to handle, but it can be noisy and not as good under heavy use. Liquid cooling is better for high-performance needs and keeps things quieter, though it costs more and is trickier to install. In this article, liquid and air cooling…
A while ago, my computer kept crashing during gaming, and I didn’t know why. After some research, I found out my CPU was getting way too hot, often reaching 85°C or more. I learned that keeping the temperature below 80°C is crucial for good performance. This article talks about why it’s important to keep your…
Upgrading my Dell Precision T3610 with a Xeon E5-1650 v2 transformed its performance for heavy tasks like 3D rendering. The process was smooth, and now it runs much faster, even with demanding applications. The Dell Precision T3610 CPU support list includes Intel Xeon E5-1600 v2 and E5-2600 v2 series. It supports up to 8-core processors,…
When I first built my PC, the stock cooler included with my CPU was fine for everyday use, but it struggled under overclocking. Upgrading to an aftermarket cooler made a huge difference in keeping temperatures down and boosting performance. Not all CPUs come with a cooler. Entry- and mid-level CPUs often include a stock cooler,…
While working on a tech project, I ran into the “zsh bad CPU type in executable” error on my Apple Silicon MacBook. The software I was using was meant for Intel Macs, so I installed Rosetta 2 to help run it. Error zsh wrong CPU type in executable might be caused by operating software that…
When I got my new M1 Mac and tried running Node.js, I was surprised to see the “env: node: bad CPU type in executable” error. After digging around, I found out that the problem was due to a mismatch between the Node. The env node bad CPU type in executable error happens when you try…
When I built my gaming rig with the MSI Z270 Gaming M3, I was impressed by how seamlessly it supported my Intel Core i7-7700K, delivering exceptional performance right out of the box. The MSI Z270 Gaming M3 supports Intel 6th and 7th gen CPUs, including i7-7700K and i5-7600K. Ideal for gaming and high performance, with…
I built my first gaming PC with an Intel Core i5-2500K on a Socket 1155 motherboard back in 2011, and it served me well for nearly a decade. Overclocking the CPU was a breeze, and it handled games like Skyrim and Battlefield 3 flawlessly. The Socket 1155 CPU list includes Intel’s 2nd and 3rd generation…
I noticed my server’s performance was slowing down, and after checking Zabbix, I found the CPU Privileged Time was unusually high. It turned out to be a faulty network driver causing excessive system-level processes. CPU Privileged Time is too high in Zabbix suggests excessive system processing, often caused by faulty drivers, hardware issues, or high…