{"id":780152,"date":"2024-12-13T08:25:15","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T16:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/admin.maketecheasier.com\/?post_type=pitch&#038;p=780152"},"modified":"2024-12-13T17:46:02","modified_gmt":"2024-12-14T01:46:02","slug":"why-pc-components-dont-match-manufacturer-claims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/why-pc-components-dont-match-manufacturer-claims\/","title":{"rendered":"Why PC Components Don\u2019t Match Manufacturer Claims (and How to Find the Truth)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;ve used a PC extensively, you&#8217;ve probably noticed that components often fall short of manufacturer claims. This doesn&#8217;t mean you were scammed or bought low-quality hardware &#8211; performance can vary widely depending on usage and environment. This guide explains why the gaps exist, and how to find your PC components&#8217; true performance.<\/p>\n\n\n<nav class=\"content-toc-wrapper relative lazyblock-toc-26bwBU wp-block-lazyblock-toc\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\"><div id=\"content-toc-header\" class=\"content-toc-header flex cursor-pointer items-center justify-between\">\n                <span class=\"text-sm font-semibold\">Table of Contents<\/span>\n                <span class=\"toc-caret\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"chevron\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-chevron\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n            <\/div><div class=\"content-toc hidden w-full\"><div class=\"toc\"><ul class=\"toc-content font-semibold\"><li><a href=\"#ssd-speed\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">SSD Speed and Endurance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#laptop-battery\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">Laptop Battery Timing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#mouse-clicks\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">Mouse Total Clicks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#psu-wattage\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">Power Supply Wattage<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#cpu-speed\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">CPU Clock Speed<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/nav>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ssd-speed\">SSD Speed and Endurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SSDs, whether they are regular <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/sata-vs-nvme\/\" data-lasso-id=\"53064\">SATA SSDs or NVMe<\/a>, are advertised with a maximum read\/write speed and an endurance estimate. For example, a mid-range <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/what-you-need-know-about-nvme-ssd\/\" data-lasso-id=\"53065\">NVMe SSD<\/a> could be advertised with 7000 MB\/s read\/write speeds with 600 TBW (Terabytes Written). However, in practical use, you may only see 3500-5000 MB\/s speeds on average, with shorter life as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The manufacturer claims are usually based on ideal conditions, like powerful hardware with no bottlenecks and thermal issues. The data used for the test is also large sequential data blocks, which is easier for the SSD to transfer with minimum latency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In real-world usage, you have to process both sequential and random data of different sizes. The <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/how-solid-state-drive-work\/\" data-lasso-id=\"53066\">SSD<\/a> will have higher latency, as it has to process different types of data from different memory cells. Furthermore, the associated software, CPU power, PCIe lanes, and motherboard model can also create bottlenecks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for SSD life, even though 600 TBW is calculated under ideal conditions and practical use may yield less, it doesn&#8217;t matter for regular users. Most won&#8217;t reach 600 TBW, and SSDs typically start facing other issues before reaching 600 or even 300 TBW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to find true SSD speed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use a third-party SSD testing tool to learn how your SSD performs on different sets of data. We recommend the <a href=\"https:\/\/crystalmark.info\/en\/software\/crystaldiskmark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"53067\">CrystalDiskMark<\/a> program, which is a <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/best-free-windows-store-apps\/\" data-lasso-id=\"53068\">free Windows app<\/a> that offers multiple sets of data to test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you can change the test parameters for accuracy, the default parameters are fine for most users. Simply click on the <strong>All<\/strong> button, and let all four tests run. Check the results in the <strong>RND4K Q1T1<\/strong> section, as it will be closest to day-to-day tasks, while <strong>SEQ1M Q8T1<\/strong> will be closest to manufacturer claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/crystaldiskmark-interface.jpg\" alt=\"Crystaldiskmark showing results for different data sets\" class=\"wp-image-780713\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, you can&#8217;t test the actual estimate for SSD TBW endurance. However, you can use a <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/check-hard-disk-health-windows\/\" data-lasso-id=\"53069\">hard drive health-checking tool<\/a>, like <a href=\"https:\/\/crystalmark.info\/en\/software\/crystaldiskinfo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"53070\">CrystalDiskInfo<\/a>, to view current SSD health and overall read\/write cycles to estimate how much has been used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"laptop-battery\">Laptop Battery Timing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Laptop manufacturers advertise laptops with battery time in hours, like 10h or 16h battery life. In reality, the battery lasts much less than that &#8211; almost half of the claimed time, or even less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When testing, manufacturers typically play a 1080p local video on repeat, with the laptop power-saving features enabled, low screen brightness, and communication features disabled, like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, in real-world cases, you&#8217;ll probably have all communications enabled, the laptop on balanced power mode, the screen at least above 50% brightness, and running heavier tasks. This greatly decreases the expected battery time &#8211; which could be worse if you are gaming or running a resource-intensive program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There could also be <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/fix-overheating-laptop-from-its-internals\/\" data-lasso-id=\"53071\">heating issues<\/a>, due to the environment causing laptop fans to work harder to keep the laptop cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to find true laptop battery timing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to find the true battery timing of a laptop is to look at online reviews. Most laptops have well-covered reviews from popular review websites that almost always test the battery under real-world usage. Just search for the <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/find-laptop-model-number-windows\/\" data-lasso-id=\"53072\">laptop&#8217;s model number<\/a>, with keywords like &#8220;battery test&#8221; or &#8220;battery performance&#8221; to find reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you want to test it yourself based on your usage, use a battery-tracking app. While great for <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/why-laptop-battery-estimates-arent-perfect\/\" data-lasso-id=\"53073\">checking battery estimates<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.passmark.com\/products\/batmon\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"53074\">BatteryMon<\/a> can also help you track complete usage to see how long the battery lasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Charge the battery to 100%, unplug the charger, and click on <strong>Start graphing<\/strong> in BatteryMon. It will have two lines on the graph, that show the current drop in battery and the estimated drop. Use the laptop as you intend to, and keep the app running until the laptop hibernates due to low battery. Plug it in, and check the graph in BatteryMon that shows how much time it took to reach a low battery level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/batterymon-graph-time-800x374.png\" alt=\"BatteryMon Graph tracking time\" class=\"wp-image-780712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/batterymon-graph-time-800x374.png 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/batterymon-graph-time.png 1066w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mouse-clicks\">Mouse Total Clicks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mouse durability is advertised using an average number of clicks that it can sustain, such as 50 million clicks. However, this test is done in a special environment, where the primary click is tested using an actuation machine. The environment is dust- and vibration-free, with the machine putting precise force at fixed intervals. In most cases, only the switch is tested and not the whole mouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In practical use, you&#8217;ll probably be using a mouse click with different forces applied from different directions, and you may even drop it. Dirt and handling will also increase wear and tear. Overall, it will give a much lower expected click life than the claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Theoretically, if a person clicks 5000 times per day (medium use), then a 50-million clicks mouse should survive 27 years of clicking. Most users report <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/fix-mouse-double-clicking-issue\/\" data-lasso-id=\"53075\">double-clicking issues<\/a> or other problems with mice within three to five years, so 27 years is rather impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to find true mouse click endurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, no tool exists to accurately predict the lifespan of a mouse&#8217;s click switches. However, users usually talk about their experience with a mouse and how long it lasted on Reddit and other forums. Search for the mouse&#8217;s model, with keywords like, &#8220;click life issue&#8221; or &#8220;malfunctioning.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/google-search-results-800x413.png\" alt=\"Google Search showing results for mouse issues\" class=\"wp-image-780714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/google-search-results-800x413.png 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/google-search-results.png 909w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, they won&#8217;t be able to tell how many clicks it took to face issues, but they can give an estimate in months\/years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"psu-wattage\">Power Supply Wattage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/buying-power-supply\/\" data-lasso-id=\"53076\">Power Supply Units<\/a> (PSU) have a wattage value along with a <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/80-plus-power-supply-ratings\/\" data-lasso-id=\"53077\">supply rating<\/a>, like 600W 80+ Gold PSU. Although PSUs deliver the advertised wattage, this doesn&#8217;t mean you can buy a PSU with the same wattage as your system&#8217;s power draw. The PC components may draw more power than expected under heavy load. Additionally, the PSU may deliver less power if the temperature is higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In practical use, this creates a gap between PSU power and the system&#8217;s power draw limit &#8211; preventing you from using the same PSU wattage as the system&#8217;s power needs. This is why it&#8217;s recommended to buy at least 20% to 30% higher wattage PSU compared to the system&#8217;s rated power draw. It will ensure PSU can handle unexpected load spikes, power inefficiency, upgrades, and <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/what-is-overclocking\/\" data-lasso-id=\"53078\">overclocking<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to test power supply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are concerned about your system power draw and PSU efficiency, use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocbase.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"53079\">OCCT app<\/a> to test it. <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/occt-stress-testing-cpus-gpus\/\" data-lasso-id=\"53080\">OCCT is a stress-testing app<\/a> that can stress your PSU by forcing the CPU, GPU, storage drive, and RAM to work at maximum power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the app, go to <strong>Stability Test<\/strong> -&gt; <strong>Power<\/strong>, enable both GPUs (if available), and click on <strong>Start<\/strong> at the bottom. Let the test run for at least 30 to 60 minutes to ensure no issues occur. If the system crashes\/freezes, or OCCT gives an error, it could mean PSU wattage isn&#8217;t enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/occt-test-psu-800x611.png\" alt=\"Power test option in OCCT\" class=\"wp-image-780715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/occt-test-psu-800x611.png 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/occt-test-psu.png 1133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cpu-speed\">CPU Clock Speed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CPUs have a base and a turbo boost clock speed, like a 3.0 GHz base clock speed with a 4.4 GHz turbo boost clock speed. You can set the PC to maximum performance to make the CPU run at the maximum speed claimed by the manufacturer, but your programs won&#8217;t normally utilize all that power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In reality, CPUs dynamically adjust their clock speed according to workload, which is why you see lower clock speeds than what the manufacturer claims. Even if you do run a program that can utilize such high speeds, other components can <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/check-for-cpu-gpu-bottlenecks\/\" data-lasso-id=\"53081\">bottleneck the CPU<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The clock speed utilization depends on the programs you are running, not how fast your CPU can run. Additionally, the clock speed may not reach the maximum limits if the <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/troubleshoot-high-cpu-temperature\/\" data-lasso-id=\"53082\">CPU temperature is too high<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to check the current clock speed utilization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to know how a program uses the CPU&#8217;s power, you can easily check it in the Task Manager. Press the <kbd>Ctrl<\/kbd> + <kbd>Shift<\/kbd> + <kbd>Esc<\/kbd> keys to <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/open-task-manager-windows\/\" data-lasso-id=\"53083\">open the Task Manager<\/a>, and move to the <strong>Performance<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/task-manager-cpu-performance.png\" alt=\"Task Manager showing CPU stats\" class=\"wp-image-780716\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll find the current clock speed in the CPU section, along with a percentage showing how much of that clock speed is being utilized. For example, if the clock speed reads 3.0 GHz with 20% utilization, not only is the system running at a lower clock speed, but only 20% of it is in active use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By understanding these differences between real-world results and the manufacturer claims of common PC components, you can make more informed decisions when <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/optimize-windows-pc-gaming-performance\/\" data-lasso-id=\"53084\">optimizing the PC<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/inspect-used-windows-pc\/\" data-lasso-id=\"53085\">buying a PC<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"small\">Image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vecteezy.com\/photo\/46780520-interior-of-a-desktop-computer-with-components-and-lighting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"53086\">Vecteezy<\/a>. All screenshots by Karrar Haider.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn the truth about computer hardware performance. 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