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Koushik Das-Staff Writer for Technology Explained

Koushik Das

Staff Writer for Technology Explained

About Koushik Das

Koushik is a technology enthusiast who specializes in writing about Computer Hardware at MUO. After earning a Master's degree in Film Studies, Koushik realized that he was more into analyzing and explaining the intricacies of hardware components than the film form.

With over 2 years of experience as a professional writer, Koushik's primary intention is to inform his readers about the latest trends in CPU, GPU, and memory architecture. He also has a keen interest in video games and loves discussing the uniqueness and prevalence of such a medium.

When he isn't working, you'll often find him engrossed in watching films from the transitional era.

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Everything You Need to Know About AMD's Radeon RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT

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If you're building a new PC, do you need a PSU shroud?

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Founders Edition vs. AIB: Which GPU Model Is Right for You?

Should you hop on the first new GPUs? Or should you wait until the third-party manufacturers launch their designs?

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What Is a CPU Contact Frame? Does It Prevent CPU Warping?

If you're looking to buy an Intel 12th or 13th Gen CPU, you should consider a CPU contact frame.

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Everything You Need to Know About AMD's Entry-Level A620 Motherboards

Should you switch to an AMD A620 motherboard?

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What Are AMD's Ryzen Z1 and Z1 Extreme APUs?

AMD's new APUs are powering some decent hardware, but how do they stack up?

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Everything We Know About AMD's Phoenix 2 Hybrid APUs

AMD's Phoenix 2 APU could be a game-changer.

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The Well-Rounded PC Buying Guide

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What Is a Mid-Range Graphics Card? How Do You Choose One?

You don't always need to spend the big bucks to get the gaming experience you want.

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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX vs. RX 7900 XT: What Are the Differences?

Is the 7900 XTX worth the $100 premium over the 7900 XT?

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3 Reasons to Avoid Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3060 8GB GPU

It's not often there are so many clear reasons to steer clear of a specific GPU.

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How to Auto-Overclock an Nvidia GPU With the GeForce Experience Performance Tuning Tool

Can you really boost your performance with a single click?

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Ryzen 7000 X vs. Non-X CPUs: Everything You Need to Know

AMD launched its new low-power CPUs at CES 2023, but what's the difference?

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How Does AMD's Ryzen 5 1600 Compare to Mainstream $200 CPUs?

The Ryzen 5 1600 was a fantastic CPU in its time, but how does it stack up versus modern equivalents?

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How to Enable Nvidia G-Sync on AMD FreeSync Monitors

Incredibly, G-Sync and FreeSync can work together.

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