Hardware: Components

			How to: Choose the Right Power Supply Power supplies are like the red-headed step-child of computer components. Nobody pays attention to them until they throw a hissy-fit or burn the house down while you're out at the movies. It doesn't have to be that way, you just have to know how to handle them. Treat them fairly and they'll be on their best behavior for as long as you both are under the same roof. Are you building a new computer and need help picking out a power supply? Maybe your old one died and you're looking for a more appropriate replacement? This helpful guide reads like a crash course in all the basics and then walks you through the process of shopping for a PSU step-by-step. In no time at all, you will be fully prepared to make an educated purchasing decision, so read on! Aug 15, 2011   [ View Similar Articles | View Comments ]
			ThermalTake eSports Challenger Pro/Ultimate Keyboard Review In the market for a new keyboard? ThermalTake may just have what you're looking for with their eSports Challenger series of gaming peripherals. There's a lot to like about them between the programmable macro buttons, adjustable backlight, detachable USB cable, and unique hand cooling fan... not to mention, they won't leave a big, smoking crater where your wallet used to be. Come take a closer look at the Pro and Ultimate versions in today's review! Jun 7, 2011   [ View Similar Articles | View Comments ]
			Building a Core i7-920 Gaming Rig With his Core 2 Extreme X6800 PC beginning to show signs of age, Vandy just finished upgrading his primary gaming rig to Core i7 over the holidays. With dual GeForce GTX 275s, and his Core i7-920 OC'ed to 4GHz, it's a pretty powerful performer. Read about the rest of the components used inside! Jan 11, 2010   [ View Similar Articles | View Comments ]
			Winter 2009 PC Buyer's Guide We've come up with a new PC buyer's guide just in time for the holidays. Our latest guide includes two new PC builds, a $1,500 system and a $2,500 high-end PC. Plan on upgrading or building a new PC in the next month or so? See which components made the cut in today's article! Dec 9, 2009   [ View Similar Articles | View Comments ]
			AMD's 785G with Radeon HD 4200 Graphics: Performance and Features Explored With DirectX 10.1 graphics, UVD 2, and support for GPU-based video transcoding, AMD's 785G chipset with Radeon HD 4200 graphics promises to usher in a new era of features and performance for the consumer on a budget, but can it run Crysis? See how AMD's latest IGP compares to Intel in this article! Aug 3, 2009   [ View Similar Articles | View Comments ]
			Summer 2009 PC Buyer's Guide Planning to build or upgrade your existing PC and don't know what components to buy? If so, you'll definitely want to check out our Summer 2009 PC Buyer's Guide. Inside we've spec'ed out 7 different gaming PCs ranging in price from $500 to over $5,000. SLI and CrossFire, AMD and Intel builds are all included. See which parts made the cut in our latest article! Jul 15, 2009   [ View Similar Articles | View Comments ]
			Silverstone Raven RV01 Review Sporting a unique cooling design and looks straight from a Lamborghini Reventon or F-117 Nighthawk Stealth Fighter, Silverstone's Raven case is designed to appeal to enthusiasts looking for excellent cooling performance as well as looks. But does it perform? Find out in our review! Mar 24, 2009   [ View Similar Articles | View Comments ]
			Thermaltake Element S Review Looking for a midtower case that's easy on the eyes and your wallet? If so, you may want to check out Thermaltake's latest chassis, the Element S. With a stylish design and innovative cable management system, we were highly impressed by this chassis, and it isn't priced like a Ferrari. Read on to see how the case performed in today's review! Mar 4, 2009   [ View Similar Articles | View Comments ]
			Spring 2009 Buyer's Guide Planning to build or upgrade your existing PC and don't know what components to buy? Fear not, our Spring 2009 Buyer's Guide is here! In this article, Tom goes over price points of $500, $1,000, $1,500, and finally, the dream PC. See which parts made the list in today's article! Feb 17, 2009   [ View Similar Articles | View Comments ]
			Lian Li Armorsuit PC-P80R Review ATI enthusiasts, your case has arrived. Lian Li has partnered with AMD to deliver the ultimate CrossFire case. Its all-aluminum chassis is very lightweight while its removable motherboard tray makes it a delight to work with. But all isn't perfect. Read our full impressions in today's review! Dec 29, 2008   [ View Similar Articles | View Comments ]

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