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PC World
July 2006
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To Get Just the PC You Want, Build It Yourself You can construct your own fully equipped system for about the same amount of money as an off-the-shelf configuration. |
PC Magazine
January 11, 2010
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How To Build a Computer in 30 Minutes or Less You don't have to be a professional or enthusiast to build a computer. We walk you through building a simple desktop in 30 minutes or less. |
PC Magazine
January 31, 2007
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The Green PC Save power, money, and the planet with your next PC! |
PC Magazine
April 7, 2011
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How to Build a Mini Fusion PC AMD's new Fusion APU technology makes it easy to construct a small home PC that pack big media-processing power, but require only a minuscule amount of your green. Here's how you can build one. |
PC World
August 23, 2006
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Best PC Upgrades The PC you need for tomorrow's tasks may be the one you own today after you upgrade its performance in one or more key areas. We show you how. |
PC Magazine
November 2, 2004
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Your PC Two basic types of PCs can be called into duty for a digital ecosystem. |
PC Magazine
September 13, 2006
Jason Cross |
The Best PC for the Money Build a PC for $1,900 using parts found at the nexus of price and performance. |
PC Magazine
May 19, 2009
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Build It: Recession Special Need a new desktop on a tight budget? Here's how to build a surprisingly robust system for about $400. |
PC World
September 2004
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Your Ideal PC Whether you're upgrading your PC or building one from scratch, we show you how to choose the right parts and put them all together. |
PC Magazine
October 23, 2009
Joel Santo Domingo |
Apple iMac 27-inch (Core 2 Duo) The Apple iMac 27-inch (Core 2 Duo) grows a few inches wider and gains a Mini DisplayPort, but does it offer enough to compete with the new Windows 7 multitouch systems?... eMachines ET-1331-02... etc. |
PC World
July 2003
Stan Miastkowski |
Put Together a Custom PC Get the right components and assemble a system that's suitable for your needs and budget. |
PC Magazine
October 12, 2011
Matthew Murray |
Build a Gaming PC for $500 Just because you don't have a lot of money to spare doesn't mean you can't build a capable and highly upgradable gaming desktop. |
Linux Journal
September 1, 2007
Nicholas Petreley |
The Ultimate Linux Box What kind of computer would you build if you decided to spoil yourself, but keep your spending below the big price differential that occurs when you buy the next best thing? We put together a box based on that very principle, and it packs enough power to last years into a tank of a case. |
PC World
April 7, 2008
Jon L. Jacobi |
KPC K4500 This new Shuttle makes an excellent kiosk or office PC if you don't need an optical drive. |
PC Magazine
July 20, 2009
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Averatec D1133 The 18-inch Averatec D1133 is a pretty all in one desktop PC, and it's cheap to boot. |
PC Magazine
February 3, 2010
Daniel S. Evans |
How To Build a Nettop If you are thinking about building a second or third PC for your home, you can save money and energy by building a nettop. Here's how to do it. |
PC Magazine
September 12, 2007
Joel Durham |
Get the Most PC for Your Money Our Bang for the Buck PC won't be the fastest rig at the LAN party, but it's not a bargain-basement Linux terminal, either. If you are looking to build a solid PC with the components that give you the most value for your hard-earned dollar, this is the story for you. |
PC Magazine
June 22, 2004
Laarni Almendrala Ragaza |
Buy or Build Your Perfect PC We help you make the right decision by examining the current computer technologies. |
PC World
December 2005
Kirk Steers |
A Tour of the Thoroughly Modern Motherboard If you haven't looked inside a PC in the last year or two, you may not recognize everything there. Here's a tour of today's motherboard. |
PC World
June 14, 2007
Kirk Steers |
The Cheapskate's Guide to Supercharging Your PC Overclock your CPU, upgrade your graphics, and swap out your motherboard to give your PC a boost. |
PC World
May 2006
Richard Baguley |
Motherboard Mania! With support for dual-core CPUs and the latest graphics, motherboards pack more power than ever. Asus A8N32-SLI Deluxe... P5N32-SLI Deluxe... Gigabyte GA-K8N Pro-SLI... Abit AN8 Ultra... DFI LanParty UT RDX200 CF-DR... D975XBX... etc. |
PC World
February 26, 2007
Jon L. Jacobi |
Motherboards: Power at the Right Price If you want the newest CPU, graphics, and storage technologies, you need a motherboard that can support them all. Our lab tests reveal great boards that won't break the bank. |
PC World
November 16, 2001
Tom Mainelli |
Comdex Report: Notebooks Keep Evolving in 2002 Watch for portable PCs to get faster chips, better graphics, more connectivity, and maybe a new look... |
PC Magazine
September 30, 2008
Brian K. Neal |
Build It: A Sub-$250 Desktop PC Why spend more than you should on a cheap PC that you buy retail? In less than 30 minutes, you can build an ultra-low-budget Linux PC that can handle a multitude of everyday tasks. |
PC Magazine
March 16, 2005 |
Upgrade: 35 Ways to Create Your Own Multimedia Desktop Helpful tips for improving desktop performance or purchasing a new one. |
PC World
March 2004
Alexandra Krasne |
Building a Better System Assembling your own PC starts with the right motherboard. We look at eight boards and show you what to look for. |
PC World
May 2005
Jon L. Jacobi |
Battle of the Boards A PC is only as good as its motherboard. Our lab tests of PCI Express models will help you find the right one. |
PC World
December 2000
Kirk Steers |
The Essential Guide to Hardware Gifts Do you know someone whose inner geek cries out for the boring, the mundane, and the excruciatingly useful? Dare to be dull! Here are a few hardware splurges that many PC users will appreciate but few of us would think of as gifts... Plus, advice about CPU overclocking... |
PC Magazine
August 16, 2006
Cade Metz & Case |
Why Microchips Matter (Again) This is the year the microchip makes a comeback... Fastest PCs on the planet... Graphic chips reloaded... New processors from Intel and AMD tackle virtualization, letting one PC behave like many PCs... |
PC World
February 2002
Anush Yegyazarian |
Fast, Wallet-Friendly Athlon XP PC A top PC performer, with graphics muscle to run your games... |
PC World
June 14, 2008
Tom Mainelli |
How to Build a Superfast, Superquiet PC, Part 1 Building a PC that is quiet, fast, and affordable. |
PC Magazine
March 3, 2010
Daniel S. Evans |
How to Build a Kid's Desktop PC Building a kid's desktop PC is fairly simple it won't be a huge drain on your wallet. |
PC World
September 2001
Kirk Steers |
Do-It-Yourself Dream Machines A step-by-step guide to the smartest upgrades, plus the ultimate PC project: building your own system... |
PC World
September 2001
Stan Miastkowski |
Build Your Own PC Save money and craft a system that exactly matches your needs... |
PC World
August 2005
Jim Aspinwall |
Reinvent Your PC Ever feel like your system's being left behind by today's technology? Here's how to make any machine run faster, store a lot more data, and serve as your entertainment hub. |
PC World
June 2004
Kirk Steers |
Hardware Tips: Get the Hard Drive That's Right for You and Your PC There is a whole lot more than size to consider when shopping for today's hard drives. Here's advice on purchasing the right one for you. |
PC World
April 2004
Kirk Steers |
Can You Postpone That New PC Purchase? Reasons to buy--or not to buy--a new computer; stream MP3s to your car stereo; keep installation files close by. |
PC Magazine
February 8, 2006
Joel Durham |
Build Your Own PC Build your own PC with our easy-to-follow guide. |
PC World
September 2003
Jeff Bertolucci |
60-Minute Upgrades Get new PC power in an hour -- or less -- with these speed boosters, storage add-ons, and more. Plus: Tune-up tips to keep your system going strong. |
PC World
August 21, 2006
Kirk Steers |
Hardware Tips: Plan Ahead to Extend the Life of Your Hardware Buy new computer equipment and peripherals with an eye on the future. |
PC World
June 2002
Sean Captain |
How To Buy the Best Stuff We share 41 timely tips for choosing the right computers and peripherals right now... |
PC World
May 2004
Roy Santos |
Which PC Do You Need? One computer doesn't fit all. We look at systems for the office, the home, and the road to help you find the right machine. |
PC Magazine
April 20, 2005
Cade Metz |
Value PCs: The Price Is Right There was a time when value-priced PCs/notebooks meant cheap, weak, and flimsy systems. But not anymore. Polywell Poly 2800NF2-MX... Averatec AV3270-EE1... Dell Inspiron 6000... Dell Dimension 4700... etc. |
PC World
September 2002
Eric Dahl |
Buyers' Guide to Motherboards Spending extra for a motherboard with features like USB 2.0 ports and IDE RAID can save you money in the long run. |
PC Magazine
October 12, 2004
Bill Howard |
The Home PC, Perfected With its brand new Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system, Microsoft may have unleashed the perfect OS for a home PC. In a typical Media Center box, you get a capable TV tuner, an FM radio tuner, DVR, DVD, CD, etc. |
Popular Mechanics
May 2007
Glenn Derene |
How to Buy a Laptop: 15 Tips You Need to Know The choices can be dizzying and expensive. Here's a practical guide to what you need and what you don't. |
PC World
October 2002
Stan Miastkowski |
Upgrade Your System With a Motherboard Swap Insert a new motherboard to revitalize your PC. |
PC Magazine
February 3, 2004
Richard Fisco |
Super Charge Your PC Kick it up a notch and save money with our easy tips and upgrades. |
PC World
December 2003
Mick Lockey |
Desktops: Fast, Furious, and Affordable Pundits predicting the demise of the humble PC should return to their Ouija boards and reconsider their predictions. Computers -- especially in the home -- are capable of doing more than ever before. |
