April 13, 2004
Welcome to this week's edition of The Computer Builder. This week, we'll cover the AT7 Max2, a real powerhouse of a motherboard. There's also an article on the top 5 AMD motherboards, along with a review of the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinum eX sound card. If you're looking to improve graphics performance in your computer, check out our roundup of the top 5 budget video cards. Finally, there's an article comparing the pros and cons of CRT monitors versus LCD monitors. Enjoy the newsletter!
In This Issue
Abit AT7-Max2 Motherboard Review
A review of the Abit AT7 Max2 motherboard for AMD Athlon XP CPUs.
Top 5 AMD Athlon Motherboards
A selection of the top motherboards for AMD Athlon processors.
Creative Sound Blaster
Audigy 2 Platinum eX Review
A review of the excellent Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinum eX sound card from Creative Labs.
Top 5 Budget Video Cards
Selection of the top 5 budget PC video cards that can be found in the market.
Comparison of CRT and LCD Monitors
Article discussing the advantages and disadvantages of CRT and LCD based PC computer monitors.
For more articles, be sure to visit http://www.build-your-own-computers.com
Tip of The Week
Do you have one of those cute little removable flash media devices? They come in flavors of 16MB, 64MB, 128MB and more. They are a handy alternative to using a floppy disk. But if you have a desktop, you'll need to get behind your desk to stick it into a USB port on the back of your PC. Which can be annoying. My suggestion? Do yourself a favor and buy a USB extension cable. They go for about $5 and they're a life-saver.
Cool Site of The Week
http://www.techbargains.com A clearinghouse tech bargains. If you don't find a deal you like, you can ask the site to do some research for you. I've used it quite a number of times - it's a good resource.