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How to check CPU temperature

Movement and electricity generate heat, and everything measures heat in different ways. Cars have a temperature gauge on the dashboard to let the driver know when the engine is too hot to function properly. Unfortunately, an indicator for overheating is not automatically included in most computers. Extra noise and slowed processing speeds may be symptoms of an overheating central processing unit (CPU), but there is no flashing red light telling you to figuratively pull over and check under the hood. Fortunately, free software exists that can help you check and

The best loadouts for Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone is a unique battle royale that allows you to set up entire loadouts before you enter a match. You’ll need to find or buy a loadout drop, but once you do, you can use exactly what you want. Weapons that are found on the ground are less important in Warzone because loadouts are so prevalent, so it’s important to make a great class that can help you secure a victory. Grab those loadout drops whenever you can. Warzone’s meta is constantly shifting, but one thing remains

What is the ideal CPU temperature range?

The central processing unit (CPU) in a PC needs to run at an optimal temperature to perform at its best. Most CPUs operate at a relatively low temperature when they are under a light load, and the temperature increases as certain tasks demand more processing power. If the temperature gets too high, it can lead to performance issues or damaged components. Modern CPUs have built-in thermal protection and can throttle performance if the CPU gets too hot. Sometimes a hot CPU can also cause the PC to shut down. Persistent

Apex Legends Season 9 Arena Mode Legends Tier List June 2021

Apex LegendsPhoto Courtesy of Respawn Entertainment Apex Legends' Arena mode was added in Season 9 and it's easily the best addition to Apex Legends since the game's inception. Arena mode is a brand new game mode that pits two teams against each other in a deathmatch type game.The basics are simple: two squads of three players each will go head-to-head in multiple rounds of combat. The first team to win three rounds by at least two points wins the match.Each round starts out giving players an opportunity to change their

Apex Legends Legends Tier List June 2021

Apex LegendsPhoto courtesy of Respawn Entertainment Apex Legends Legends tier list hasn't shifted much since May. Respawn has plans for some significant Legend changes, but most of them have not taken fruit yet. An all-new season starting in May and it brought a brand new Legend. Valkyrie is the new character for Season 9, she is the daughter of a Titanfall 2 antagonist. This adds a total of 17 characters to Apex Legends. Here is our tier list for June. You can check out our list for May here. Get

Here are all the playable maps for Apex’s Arenas

Apex Legends: Legacy brought about the newest and most innovative way to play Respawn’s first-person shooter, bucking the battle royale trend for a more focused and intense three-vs-three mode. Reminiscent of FPS games of the past, Arenas pits two teams of three against each other while having to use credits to buy every piece of their loadout, including weapons, skills, attachments, grenades, and healing items. And it's a blast. Some of Arenas' maps are specifically designed with the three-vs-three mode in mind, while others have been taken from the game's

Gardens replaces Thermal Station in Apex Legends’ Arenas map rotation

Arenas matches in Apex Legends have a new home for the time being: Olympus’ Golden Gardens. The POI entered the map rotation for the new mode today. Thermal Station, one of the areas in World’s Edge, is out of the cycle for the time being. The map rotation in Arenas functions differently than in the battle royale mode. Each cycle has three maps available within 15-minute intervals, out of a total of five maps. The pool includes Phase Runner and Party Crasher, two custom-made venues for the new mode, alongside

Mass Effect 2 Weapons Upgrades: Full List

Top GamesThe upgrade and modification system for weapons changed quite a bit in Mass Effect 2. | BioWare, EAThe upgrade and modification system for weapons changed quite a bit in Mass Effect 2.Now, instead of having to worry about heat management, players can collect ammunition in the form of "thermal clips." Each clip has a certain amount of rounds that can be fired before it needs to be discharged. Additionally, players can no longer directly modify their weapons. Upgrades can be found either while on a mission or browsing the

Apex Legends Season 9 Arena Mode Weapon Tier List

Apex LegendsApex Legends' Arena mode was added in Season 9 and it's easily their best addition to Apex Legends since the game's inception. | Photo courtesy of Respawn Entertainment Apex Legends' Arena mode was added in Season 9 and it's easily their best addition to Apex Legends since the game's inception. Arena mode is a brand new game mode that pits two teams against each other in a deathmatch type game. The basics are simple: two squads of three players each will go head-to-head in multiple rounds of combat. The

Mass Effect Legendary Edition: Top 5 Tips for First-Time Commanders

Top GamesWith the release of Mass Effect Legendary Edition, fans new and old are getting ready to hop aboard the Normandy and experience the galaxy. | BioWare, EAWith the release of Mass Effect Legendary Edition, fans new and old are getting ready to hop aboard the Normandy and experience the galaxy in stunning 4K resolution.Are you a new soldier joining the ranks of the Alliance? Or are you a veteran Spectre looking to get the jump on things before rushing back into battle? Either way, this is the list for