September 04, 2023

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How to open the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 2023) – disassembly and upgrade options

1. Unscrewing the Back Panel To begin disassembling the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 2023), you first need to undo the nine Torx-head screws on the back of the notebook. A Torx screwdriver will be…

August 31, 2023

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How to open the Dell G15 5530 – disassembly and upgrade options

1. Unscrewing the Back Panel Begin the disassembly process of the Dell G15 5530 by undoing the 10 Phillips-head screws on the back of the laptop. 2. Removing the Back Panel After the screws are…

August 30, 2023

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How to open the Acer Predator Triton 17X (PTX17-71) – disassembly and upgrade options

1. Unscrewing the Back Panel To start disassembling the Acer Predator Triton 17X (PTX17-71), undo the 11 Torx-head screws on the back of the device. You will need a Torx-head screwdriver for this process. 2.…

August 25, 2023

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How to open the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (16″, 2023) – disassembly and upgrade options

1. Unscrewing the Back Panel To start disassembling the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (16″, 2023), you first need to undo the ten Phillips-head screws on the back. A Phillips-head screwdriver will be needed for this…

August 18, 2023

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Hands-on: Lenovo ThinkStation P360 Ultra – Who said you can’t carry your desktop with you?

What lies between mini PC and Mid-tower form factors? If you ask Lenovo, they’ll present the ThinkStation P360 Ultra and call it a day. The truth is, the desktop scene has needed some innovation, and…

August 17, 2023

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[Comparison] NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 140W) vs GeForce RTX 3070 (Laptop, 140W) – Do not eat all the hype about the 40-series

The laptop landscape is looking Green all the way, and while we’re still waiting for manufacturers to supply the market with AMD laptop graphics, we have plenty of decisions to make, in regards as to…

August 17, 2023

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How to open the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16-71) – disassembly and upgrade options

1. Unscrewing the Back Panel The first step to accessing the internals of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16-71) laptop is undoing the 11 Phillips-head screws at the back. You’ll need a Phillips-head screwdriver…

August 14, 2023

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[Comparison] AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS vs Ryzen 7 6800H – Zen 4 is super versatile

In 2022, AMD didn’t bring anything new, instead, it targeted 2023 as their big year, finishing and releasing Zen 4 into the world, both in desktop and laptop form. Also, we’ve got Zen 3 and…

August 11, 2023

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[Comparison] NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 140W) vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Laptop, 150W) – The 3070 Ti is far from being out of the fight

If you’re already looking for an RTX 4070 laptop, stop right now. Before you actually commit, let us introduce you to the RTX 3070 Ti from last year and all the power that it can…

August 10, 2023

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[Comparison] Intel Core i5-13500H vs Core i5-12500H – Very close to one another

For aspiring professionals, gamers, and creators who need performance for a lower price, Intel has you covered with its new Core i5 H-series processors. Both the Core i5-12500H and Core i5-13500H offer a lot of…

August 08, 2023

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[Comparison] AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS vs Intel Core i7-12700H – Is AMD back?

The most popular laptop CPU for gamers and video editors alike, the Core i7-12700H is a fantastic piece of silicon from the day that it was released early last year. However, we’re in the middle…

July 31, 2023

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How to open the ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5602) – disassembly and upgrade options

 1. Unscrewing the Back Panel To start, undo the 10 Phillips-head screws on the back of the ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5602) laptop using an appropriate screwdriver. These screws are holding the back panel…

July 27, 2023

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[Comparison] NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (Laptop, 140W) vs GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop, 140W) – The 3060 is worth considering

NVIDIA’s got that vice grip on the laptop GPU market, and with AMD’s presence being as small as it is (we’re still having trouble finding any laptops with RX 7000-series graphics to test), Team Green…

July 27, 2023

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How to open Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18-71) – disassembly and upgrade options

For all the money that Acer is asking for its Predator Helios 18 (PH18-71), and believe us, it’s quite a lot (you can check prices and availability in our Specs System), it sure delivers a…

July 26, 2023

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[Comparison] AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS vs Intel Core i7-13700H – The lower TDP doesn’t hurt at all

No more 45W CPUs it seems, as AMD is going for both 35W and 55W processors, if we’re to look at the 2023 lineup. Today we have the Ryzen 9 7940HS, which looks to combine…

July 26, 2023

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How to open the Lenovo LOQ (15″ Intel, 2023) – disassembly and upgrade options

1. Removing the Back Plastic Shroud To begin disassembling the Lenovo LOQ (15″ Intel, 2023), you first need to remove the back plastic shroud. This is held in place by four Phillips-head screws. Use a…

July 25, 2023

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[Comparison] AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX vs Intel Core i7-12700H – A quick warmup for AMD

Last year AMD took a big beating, but will Zen 4 finally punch back and be a worthwhile competitor to Intel? Today we’re answering the question by comparing the new AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX against…

July 25, 2023

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How to open the Dell XPS 15 9530 review – disassembly and upgrade options

1. Unscrewing the Back Panel To access the internals of the Dell XPS 15 9530 laptop, begin by undoing the 8 Torx-head screws on the back. You’ll need a specific Torx screwdriver to do this.…

June 15, 2023

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[In-Depth Comparison] ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614, 2023) vs ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507, 2023) – Not a fair comparison

2023 saw the wide adoption of the 16:10 aspect ratio, with many manufacturers introducing gaming laptops with bigger and better…

June 13, 2023

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IPS vs OLED – Which display to choose and why?

Displays have been evolving, with refresh rates and resolution increasing exponentially. Nowadays, the most used panels are IPS and OLED panels, with IPS being the favorite in terms of the sheer number of devices that…