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Holiday Storage Guide

We take a look at our favorite hard disks and optical drives for the desktop.

December 19, 2008, 23 comments

Holiday Pre-Built Systems Guide

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There are a huge number of PC suppliers out there, and everyone has different needs when it comes to a desktop system. In this guide, provide our recommendations for several systems at various price points.

December 19, 2008, 18 comments

Holiday 2008 Display Guide

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Has your CRT finally given its last gasp of electrons? Perhaps you just upgraded to an HD 4870X2 and now need a display with a resolution that can justify such hardware. Either way, we have recommendations to keep your eyes happy.

December 18, 2008, 50 comments

Holiday 2008 GPU Guide: Price Cuts Galore

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The past 30 days have seen significant price cuts on GPUs from both AMD and NVIDIA. If you're still looking to upgrade your video card, now may be the time to buy.

December 18, 2008, 36 comments

Holiday Case and Power Supply Guide

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Choosing a Case and Power Supply can be a source of heartburn. This guide will help you navigate the choices.

December 16, 2008, 31 comments

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We take a look at the hottest memory products available today for both DDR2 and DDR3 users.

December 16, 2008, 22 comments

Holiday Motherboard Guide

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Looking to build or upgrade systems during the holiday season? We've got motherboard recommendations for any and all price points.

December 15, 2008, 24 comments

Audiophile Journeys with a PC

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Ever thought of making the move to digital audio on a PC for all your listening needs? Prices may not be for the faint of heart, but the end results are a different matter.

December 1, 2008, 113 comments

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Laptops are one of the fastest growing segments of computer purchases these days, so we felt it was high time we provided a guide for getting the most bang for your mobile buck.

July 11, 2008, 29 comments

uATX System Buildup: Choosing Components

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In part one we purchase components from Patriot, Zotac, Jetway, and others for two uATX systems. Following a budget can be a very difficult thing to do...

May 27, 2008, 33 comments

Getting the Most Out Of Your Hardware: Motherboard/CPU Utility Roundup

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Following up with our series on useful software utilities, we take a look at the situation for motherboard utilities

December 12, 2007, 11 comments

Holiday Buyers' Guide: Cases, Power, and Storage

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We've got a list, we've checked it twice, and now we're just looking for a good bank loan. Then we can buy new cases, power supplies, and storage components.

November 28, 2007, 17 comments

Holiday Buyers Guide, Part I: CPUs, GPUs, Mobos, and RAM

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It's that time of year again, when everyone is giving and receiving presents. Whether you're looking for something for that special someone or just begging for handouts, we have suggestions to help you make the most of your credit cards.

November 21, 2007, 23 comments

November 2007 Budget Buyers' Guide

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We show you how a $1000 budget gaming machine can get you nearly the same performance as that of a high-end PC just two weeks ago.

November 8, 2007, 63 comments

October 2007 Midrange Buyer's Guide

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$1500 can buy a lot of computer these days. We put that statement to the test with four different midrange configurations targeting different usage patterns.

October 15, 2007, 42 comments