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General Articles

Main Page
The main homepage of Build-Your-Own-Computers.com.

The basics of personal computer hardware
Information about the basic operation, technology and functionality of personal computer hardware.

How to choose a good CPU for your computer
Learn how to choose a CPU that will work right for your computer system.

A guide to choosing computer motherboards
A list of things to look for when purchasing your next computer motherboard.

How to buy computer memory for your system
This article highlights various things to look for when purchasing your next computer memory upgrade.

A guide to buying computer monitors for displaying graphics
This article describes the the factors to consider when purchasing a computer case.

Some information on choosing a good CD, DVD or hard drive
Learn about the various factors to consider when purchasing a CD, DVD or hard drive.

Selecting and buying a good sound card for audio output
Learn about the factors to consider when purchasing a computer sound card.

A guide to buying a computer video card for displaying graphics
Learn about the factors to consider when purchasing your next computer video card.

PC hardware resources
Other great informational sites on building your own computer.

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A little information about me
Some general information on building computers and my life.
 

Product Reviews

Where to obtain the best external hard drive reviews
This article lists some of the best external hard drive reviews and resources available on the Net.

A review of the PowerColor X800 GTO PCI Express graphics card
This article features a review of the extremely fast PowerColor X800 GTO PCI Express graphics card. This card is selling like hotcakes on the market now.

Good ASUS motherboard reviews you should read
This article lists some of the best ASUS motherboard reviews and resources available on the Net.

A list of interesting ATI Radeon 9550 graphics card reviews
This article lists some of the best ATI Radeon 9550 graphics cards reviews found on the Net.

A review of the Cooler Master Stacker 830 full tower case
An in-depth review of the Cooler Master Stacker 830 full tower case, which is enough to hold all your PC components (and then some).

A review of the ATI Radeon X1900 XT graphics card
This article gives an in-depth ATI Radeon X1900 XT review. This hot graphics card is sure to be a hot seller.

A review of the Dell XPS M170 notebook
This article is a Dell XPS M170 review, covering one of the best notebooks in the market.

Top 5 inkjet multifunction printers
A scoop of the top 5 inkjet multifunction printers to suit your every need.

A review of the HP Pavilion dv4000 notebook
A HP Pavilion dv4000 review, covering one of the best laptop computers out in the market.

A review of the Shuttle XPC M1000 Home Theater PC
A review of the Shuttle XPC M1000 Home Theater PC, an excellent product running Windows Media Center Edition.

A review of the Samsung SyncMaster 204T LCD monitor
A review of the Samsung SyncMaster 204T, a great looking LCD monitor available in the market.

A review of the Linksys WRT54G wireless router
A review of the extremely popular Linksys WRT54G wireless router and how it can bring you on the broadband highway.

A review of the HP Digital Entertainment Center z556
A review of the award-winning HP Digital Entertainment Center z556, one of the best PCs selling in the market.

A Dell Inspiron 6000 review, covering a best-selling notebook
This article is a Dell Inspiron 6000 review, covering one of the best budget notebooks in the market.

A guide to the different AMD CPU chips out there in the market
Learn about the different sorts of AMD CPU chips in the market, and their peculiar features.

Use a CPU temperature monitor to prevent overheating
This article reviews SpeedFan, a great software which is used as a CPU temperature monitor. It will help you prevent CPU overheating problems.

A review of the AMD FX-60 dual core processor
This article gives an AMD FX-60 dual core processor review. The FX-60 is a top-tier CPU from AMD.

A review of the Antec P150 computer case
An Antec P150 computer case review. Antec is one of the leading sellers of computer cases.

A review of the DFI LANParty UT RDX200 CF-DR motherboard
An in-depth review of the DFI LANParty UT RDX200 CF-DR motherboard. This motherboard is highly tweakable for PC enthusiasts who need such functionality.

The top 3 desktop PCs selling for under $500
This articles discusses the top 3 desktop PC systems selling for under $500.

The top 5 power graphics cards available in the market
A scoop of the top 5 power graphics card available in the market today.

A review of the Cooler Master Dual Storm CPU fan
This article provides a review of the Cooler Master Dual Storm CPU fan, which will keep your CPU temperature well below its limits.

The Mach Speed Matrix P4M800 cpu motherboard combo
This article provides a review of the Mach Speed Matrix P4M800 CPU motherboard combo package. This is a great value deal for all computer builders out there.

A review of the Cyberpower Gamer Ultra 8500 SE desktop
An in-depth review of the Cyberpower Gamer Ultra 8500 SE desktop computer system. This system is great for playing the latest 3D PC games.

A review of the Sony VAIO VGC-VA11G dual desktop
A good review of the Sony VAIO VGC-VA11G desktop computer. This machine is one of the latest desktop PCs from the brand name manufacturer.

A review of the Velocity Micro Raptor 64 DualX desktop
A review of the Velocity Micro Raptor 64 DualX desktop PC. This machine is powerful enough for the most cutting edge 3D applications and games.

Top 5 budget notebooks
A scoop of the top 5 budget notebooks for those who are short of cash.

A review of the A7N8X Deluxe nForce2 motherboard
This article provides a A7N8X Deluxe nForce2 motherboard review. This motherboard is one of the best boards out there.

A review of the Toshiba Satellite M55-S325 notebook
This article provides a Toshiba Satellite M55-S325 notebook review. The model is one of the hottest selling notebooks out there.

A review of the Linksys WRT54G wireless router
A review of the extremely popular Linksys WRT54G wireless router and how it can bring you on the broadband highway.

A review of the ATI All-in-Wonder X600 Pro graphics card
A review of the ATI All-in-Wonder X600 Pro, a PCI Express video card that is selling very well.

A review of the Acer Ferrari 4000 notebook
A review of the Acer Ferrari 4000, which is a powerhouse of a notebook.

Top 5 external hard drives
A scoop of the top 5 external hard drives to hit the market in recent months.

A review of the Dell Dimension XPS 600 desktop computer
A review of the Dell Dimension XPS 600 desktop computer, a hot seller in the personal computer market.

A review of the eVGA e-GeForce 7800 GTX graphics card
This article features a review of the powerful eVGA e-GeForce 7800 GTX, a high-end graphics processor.

A review of the NEC LCD1770GX monitor
This article prvides a detailed NEC LCD1770GX review. The NEC LCD1770GX is one of the latest computer monitors by the Japanese brand name.

Top 5 AMD Athlon Motherboards
A selection of the top motherboards for AMD Athlon processors.

Top 5 Intel Pentium 4 Motherboards
A selection of the top motherboards for Intel Pentium 4 processors.

Top 5 Performance Video Cards
A selection of the top 5 performance PC video cards that can be found in the market.

Top 5 Small Form Factor PC Barebone Kits
A scoop of the top 5 small form factor PC barebone kits out in the market.

Top 5 Thin and Light Notebooks
This articles lists the top thin and light notebooks available to the mobile professional.
 

Tips and Tricks

Learn about some of the best methods to backup hard drives
This article shows you some of the best methods to backup hard drives, so that you can have peace of mind knowing your data is safe.

Tips on 3 cheap gaming computers that you can build
This article reveals the specs of 3 cheap gaming cimputers that you can build for awesome performance at a low price.

Tips on buying a particular computer part at an online store
Discusses some of the tips you should follow when purchasing a specific computer part at an online store.

Essential tips for installing an old partition in a new hard drive
This article provides tips on installing an old partition in a new hard drive.

The best places to buy wholesale computer monitors
Provides tips on where to buy wholesale computer monitors at great prices.

Learn how to partition a hard drive using Windows XP
This article teaches you how to partition a hard drive using Windows XP.

A simple definition of a hard drive
Provides a concise definition of a hard drive for those just starting out in the world of computers.

Check out these free tutorials on PC hardware
This article lists some of the best free tutorials on PC hardware available on the Net.

Learn how to format a hard drive for your PC
This article shows you how to format a hard drive in your computer.

Learn how to transfer data from one hard drive to another
This article tells you how to easily transfer data from one hard drive to another.

How to build a gaming PC for just $1000
Learn how to build a gaming PC with only $1000. Great for the budget gamer.

Learn how to install desktop memory
This guide will show you how to install desktop memory correctly into your computer.

Learn how to install a CD or DVD drive
This article shows you proper steps to install a CD or DVD drive in your PC.

How to access your PC from anywhere with VNC
Learn how you can access your PC from any location with a powerful open-source software called VNC.

Learn to optimize Windows XP disk performance
This article teaches you how to optimize Windows XP disk performance.

Easy steps to record phone conversation with a PC
Some tips on how to record phone conversation with a PC. Very useful for logging your phone calls.

A quick guide to creating a bootable CD-ROM
This article discusses how you can create a bootable CD-ROM drive so that boot-up tasks are simplified.

Some essential facts about AGP technology
3 facts about AGP technology that you need to know

Differences between PCI, AGP and PCI Express technologies
This article shows you the difference between PCI, AGP and PCI-Express.

What to do if your computer monitor goes blank after the boot process
This article explains what you need to do if your computer monitor goes blank after boot process.

5 essential things to know about buying a computer power supply
This article describes 5 facts you need to know before buying a computer power supply.

Top 5 tips for disassembling a computer system
Some good tips on disassembling a PC properly and in the correct manner.

A good basic introduction to the world of CPU overclocking
Learn how CPU overclocking works and how you can make it work in your system.

Learn how computer memory works
The fifth part in a series of articles describing how each component in your computer works. This article describes how computer memory works.

Learn how to connect 5.1 speakers to your PC
A guide to connecting 5.1 surround sound speakers to your PC.

Learn how to avoid overheating in your PC by applying these tips.
Learn how you can prevent overheating in your PC by choosing a proper computer case.

A guide to the most common PC external connectors
An in-depth discussion of the most common external connectors coming out of a modern day PC.

5 frequently asked questions about computer mouse problems
Frequently asked questions about computer mouse problems.

How to choose a good computer scanner to meet your needs
A guide to choosing a good computer scanner to meet your digitizing needs.

Learn how to reduce the noise produced by the PC
This article teaches you how to reduce the noise produced by a computer.

Learn how a video card and monitor works
The fourth part in a series of articles describing how each component in your computer works. This article describes how a typical video card works in conjunction with a computer monitor to display images.

3 important techniques for securing your wireless network
This article describes how you can apply 3 techniques to secure a given wireless network.

Learn about the 3 key wireless technologies in the market
Learn about the 3 key wireless technologies in the market. These are the IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11g standards.

5 frequently asked questions about computer sound problems
Frequently asked questions about computer sound problems.

How to connect two PCs using an USB-USB cable
Learn how you can connect 2 PCs with a USB-USB cable.

Learn how a motherboard works
The third part in a series of articles describing how each component in your computer works. This article describes how a motherboard works.

Learn how a CPU works
The second part in a series of articles describing how each component in your computer works. This article describes how the CPU works.

Learn what lies inside a computer
The first part in a series of articles describing how each component in your computer works. This installment shows you what components lie inside a typical PC.

Learn how your computer performs its startup tasks
This article describes how your computer starts up. This is useful in troubleshooting computer setup problems.

A detailed guide to RAID technology
An in-depth discussion of RAID technology and how it benefits your system.

A guide to power management concepts
A guide to understanding power management in your computer.

How a 3D card works to display the hottest graphics
This article discusses the technology behind the 3D video card. How it works to generate the crisp graphics we see on the monitor.

System requirements for the most popular operating systems
This article describes what system requirements are needed to run the most common operating systems, such as Windows and Linux.

5 important facts to know about computer maintenance
Learn some tips and tricks about computer maintenance and support.

5 tips for choosing an internet access provider
This article discusses the various points you need to keep in mind when choosing an Internet Service Provider.

What causes a hard disk drive to fail
An explanation of why hard disks fail and what you should do in such an event.

Learn how to install a CPU and heatsink
A simple guide to help you install a CPU and its heatsink.

Learn how to install a motherboard
This article shows you how to install a motherboard, which forms the core of your computer system.

Learn how to install a primary hard drive
Learn the steps for installing a primary hard drive in your computer.

Learn how to install an AGP graphics card
A guide to installing an AGP graphics card into your computer for displaying graphics.

Learn how to install a desktop power supply
A guide to installing a desktop power supply to give power to your computer system.

Learn 5 ways of saving and protecting your hard drive
A guide to saving and protecting the data on your hard drive, which is one of the most important components in a PC.

How to reinstall Windows without losing data
A simple guide to reinstalling Windows without affecting your existing precious data.

An short guide to PCI Express technology
Learn about what is PCI Express technology and why it is taking the computing world by storm.

A guide to the computer's BIOS
Confused by the computer BIOS? This little handy guide will tell you all about it and how it works.

A guide to choosing the best desktop computer system
A simple guide to help you choose the best desktop computer system for your computing needs.

Some tips on getting more value out of an old PC
This article discusses what you can do with an old PC other than throwing it away.

A list of tips for keeping your PC in good shape
Learn various tips on how to maintain and optimize your PC so that it is in healthy shape.

A simple guide to setting up your own wireless network
Learn all about wireless networks and how you can set up one of your own.

A list of essential tools you should have when working on a PC
A list of important tools you should have around when building or working on a PC.

Information on selecting and buying computer printers
A brief guide to selecting and buying a good computer printer. Covers both ink jet and laser printers.




 

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