Build-Your-Own-Computers.com Site Updates http://www.build-your-own-computers.com How to build your own computer. Tips and articles on selecting and installing computer parts. en Mon, 26 Jun 2006 13:03:29 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss gary@build-your-own-computers.com gary@build-your-own-computers.com 1440 RSSeditor v0.9.54 (http://www.rss-info.com) http://www.build-your-own-computers.com/image-files/logo.jpg Build-Your-Own-Computers.com Site Updates http://www.build-your-own-computers.com A Guide to CPU Overclocking http://www.build-your-own-computers.com/guide-to-cpu-overclocking.html gary@build-your-own-computers.com If you're been meddling with computers for some time, you will no doubt have heard of the term CPU overclocking.

CPU overclocking is the process where the computer enthusiast brings the CPU to an operating speed beyond its normal speed. There is a whole industry out there around CPU overclocking and this article is designed to give you some insight into this world.

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Gary Hendricks
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]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2006 17:22:56 GMT 3 Cheap Gaming Computers That You Can Build http://www.build-your-own-computers.com/cheap-gaming-computers.html gary@build-your-own-computers.com If you want to build cheap gaming computers, you've come to the right place! This article gives you the low down on the specs of 3 different cheap gaming computers you can build.

Why build a gaming computer at all? Well, for one thing, it saves a lot of money because you need not pay for labor. Also, computers in the market are usually loaded with many unwanted programs that are not required for games and causes performance degradation.

Click here to learn more.

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Gary Hendricks
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]]> Tue, 22 May 2006 17:22:56 GMT How To Partition A Hard Drive Using Windows XP http://www.build-your-own-computers.com/how-to-partition-a-hard-drive-using-windows-xp.html gary@build-your-own-computers.com Do you need to know how to partition a hard drive using Windows XP? Well, help is here. Microsoft Windows XP can be used to partition and format a hard drive.

Organizing your hard disk data and applications into separate partitions, you will greatly simplify backups and also improve your computer's performance.

Click here to learn more about how to do this.

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Gary Hendricks
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]]> Sat, 27 May 2006 17:22:56 GMT How To Create A Bootable CD-ROM http://www.build-your-own-computers.com/create-a-bootable-cd-rom.html gary@build-your-own-computers.com Have you ever wanted to create a bootable CD-ROM? With a bootable CD-ROM, you can boot your PC using a CD-ROM instead of a floppy disk.

Floppy boot disks used to be very popular for troubleshooting PC boot problems, but these days, with the ability of computers to boot from the CD-ROM drive, CD-ROM boot discs are becoming more popular. They not only can store more programs, they work faster than a floppy disk too.

Let's get started right away and see how you can easily create a bootable CD-ROM.

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Gary Hendricks
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]]> Tue, 16 May 2006 17:22:56 GMT Top 5 Performance Video Cards http://www.build-your-own-computers.com/top-5-performance-video-cards.html gary@build-your-own-computers.com Want to know the fastest changing area in PC hardware? That's right - it's in video graphics cards. These cards are needed to run the latest 3D video games, as well as video and graphics applications. For those of you who want screamingly fast video that will blow the covers off your competition, you've come to the right place.

Click here for a list of the top 5 meanest, fastest and most powerful 3D video cards on the market today. If you own one of them, well - lucky you!

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Gary Hendricks
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]]> Tue, 16 May 2006 17:22:56 GMT How To Reinstall Windows Without Losing Data http://www.build-your-own-computers.com/how-to-reinstall-windows-without-losing-data.html gary@build-your-own-computers.com At some point during the course of your computer?s use, you will find yourself in the unenviable position of having to reinstall Windows. There are many reasons for this. Perhaps important system files got corrupted or disk errors or viruses caused your system to become unstable.

This is all a result of wear and tear on your PC. When that time comes, you will have to know how to reinstall windows without losing data. Click here to learn how .

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Gary Hendricks
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]]> Tue, 16 May 2006 17:22:56 GMT How To Install A CPU And Heatsink http://www.build-your-own-computers.com/how-to-install-a-cpu-and-heatsink.html gary@build-your-own-computers.com 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 damage, although most CPUs are designed so that they're nearly impossible to install incorrectly. There's also the heatsink. The heatsink cools the CPU and keeps it from frying.

Click here to learn the basic steps for installing the CPU and heatsink.

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Gary Hendricks
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]]> Tue, 16 May 2006 17:22:56 GMT 5 Things To Do With An Old PC http://www.build-your-own-computers.com/5-things-to-do-with-an-old-pc.html gary@build-your-own-computers.com Do you have an old PC lying around the house? Well, don't be too quick to throw it into the thrash. You'll be amazed at what you can do with an old PC. As long as its not older than 5 years and Pentium-based, you can still get some value out of it.

Donate it, auction it, use it as a server. These are just some of the ideas for salvaging that old PC of yours. Read on and find out more ...

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Gary Hendricks
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]]> Tue, 16 May 2006 17:22:56 GMT How To Choose A Motherboard http://www.build-your-own-computers.com/how-to-choose-a-motherboard.html gary@build-your-own-computers.com Are you confused by the vast array of motherboards out there? Choosing a good motherboard is one of the most daunting tasks when building your own computer. All your system's components eventually connect back to the motherboard, so if you choose an inappropriate board, your system is going to have problems.

Personally , I feel the motherboard is one component you shouldn't scrimp on - buy the best you can afford. I've seen many otherwise good PCs bogged down by a bad motherboard.

Click here to find out how you can choose a good motherboard - there are various factors to consider when purchasing one.

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Gary Hendricks
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]]> Tue, 16 May 2006 17:22:56 GMT All About Your Computer BIOS http://www.build-your-own-computers.com/a-guide-to-computer-bios.html gary@build-your-own-computers.com Do you find it a problem to shoot great action shots?

Whether you are shooting pictures of a soccer match, or a fast moving car, you may find it a great challenge to produce nice pictures of these subjects.

In fact, the first thing youll realize is that digital cameras are bad for action shots. That is why first time users, new to digital photography often gripe about how lousy their action shots turn out.

Click here to learn some tips about shooting action shots with a digital camera. Apply these tips and Im sure you have a better chance of getting a nice action shot.

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Gary Hendricks
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]]> Tue, 16 May 2006 17:22:56 GMT An Introduction To RAID http://www.build-your-own-computers.com/a-guide-to-raid.html gary@build-your-own-computers.com RAID technology is a confusing topic, especially for beginners in the computer building hobby. Why do we need RAID? What is RAID anyway? Well, because hard disks can fail - RAID was invented to avoid some of the hard disk failure and performance problems out there.

This article teaches you what RAID really does . Hopefully, you'll then better understand what RAID can and cannot do for you. Find out more here.

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Gary Hendricks
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]]> Tue, 16 May 2006 17:22:56 GMT The Basics of Personal Computer Hardware http://www.build-your-own-computers.com/pc-hardware-basics.html gary@build-your-own-computers.com The personal computer (PC) is one complex piece of machinery. Its made up of many individual components that will baffle the uninitiated. To learn about PCs, one has to have a desire to learn and experiment - it took me at several years before I got comfortable with building and maintaining my own computers.

This article aims to provide you with at least some basic knowledge of PCs so that you can move on to learn more if you wish. Click here to start learning .

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Gary Hendricks
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]]> Tue, 16 May 2006 17:22:56 GMT The Best Methods To Backup Hard Drives http://www.build-your-own-computers.com/best-methods-to-backup-hard-drives.html gary@build-your-own-computers.com Do you have trouble thinking of the best methods to backup your hard drives? In this article, we'll look at three of the best methods to backup hard drives and give you peace of mind, knowing your precious data is safe and sound. Let's get started right away ... click here .

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Gary Hendricks
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]]> Tue, 16 May 2006 17:22:56 GMT How To Build A Gaming PC For $1000 http://www.build-your-own-computers.com/build-a-gaming-pc.html gary@build-your-own-computers.com Have you always wanted to build a gaming PC to play the latest 3D games or do heavy processing like video editing? Well, a powerful computer is a must. Click here and learn how you can build a gaming PC for just $1000.

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Gary Hendricks
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