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The Computer Builder #017: How to Install a CPU and Heatsink
December 13, 2005
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Welcome to this week's edition of The Computer Builder. This week, we have some great feature articles. First, we learn how to install a CPU and heatsink. Next, we take a look at 5 ways to save and protect your precious hard drive data. There's also a review of the Toshiba Satellite M55-S325 notebook for those looking for laptops. Happy reading!


Featured Articles

How to Install a CPU and Heatsink
The most critical part of building your own computer is knowing how to install a CPU and how to install a heatsink. The CPU is the brain of your computer and is the most delicate part. It’s easy to ... read more

5 Ways to Save and Protect Your Hard Drive
Computer crashes, like death and taxes, have become an avoidable fact of life for computer users. Hard drives don't last forever, and almost everyone (perhaps including you!) has a story to tell about ... read more

Toshiba Satellite M55-S325 Notebook Review
In this Toshiba Satellite M55-S325 notebook review we look at what we believe is the best notebook you can buy for your money. Notebooks traditionally have been an area of much compromise for consumers ... read more


More Topics

How to buy computer memory for your system
A guide to buying computer monitors for displaying graphics
Selecting and buying a good sound card for audio output
Top 5 small form factor PC barebone kits
A review of the EVGA e-GeForce 7800 GTX graphics card

For more articles, be sure to visit Build-Your-own-Computers.com.


Upgrade Your Computer Skills with This Video

If you want to learn how to build your own computer or troubleshoot general PC problems, you may want to check out this computer training video.

Besides showing you the exact steps for installing new hardware components, this video provides important tips for repairing and upgrading your PC. These tips include little gems like how to create boot disks, configure your BIOs or format a hard drive.


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