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Putting a Customized Personal Computer Together

Written by Administrator Tuesday, 30 November 1999 00:00

Although ready made computer systems come at affordable prices these days, some people still prefer to customize their personal computers. That is because different people have different needs. A customized computer allows them to set a personal configuration that best suits their individual needs. For example, let's say you are a professional graphic designer or a video editor. In this case, you will need to work closely with graphics intensive software. And since graphics req...

Soon to Come Core I7 Processors and the X58 Platform/motherboards

Written by Administrator Tuesday, 30 November 1999 00:00

The buzz is contagious. Everyone who is interested in technology is talking about the release of the Intel Core i7 (Nehalem) processors, which is due to be launched in November 008. One of the main reasons why everyone is excited about this launch is because the Intel Core i7 is drastically different from previous CPU generations. The first notable difference is that the Intel Core i7 requires a motherboard that supports QuickPath. QuickPath is a technology that provides point to...

3 Common Realtek Driver Issues and How to Resolve Them

Written by Administrator Tuesday, 30 November 1999 00:00

You might have heard of this company name and it is really synonymous with most of the onboard audio solutions that you do get when you purchase a new computer or a laptop. In fact, at last glance, the realtek solution whether it be graphics or on board audio, is on more than 60% of motherboards and stock computers all over the world. This popularity, while should be attached to reliability, is not always the case, and sometimes, people would come across problems while they are setting up th...

AMD Motherboards The Perfect Home Gaming Experience

Written by Administrator Tuesday, 30 November 1999 00:00

If you are not in the habit of getting your computer, printer or scanner serviced by an authorized dealer there is always the chance of original worn out parts being replaced by substandard and spurious parts that are prone to further damage the system. Service from the dealer is a costly affair but it is always advisable to buy your spares from a dealer of good repute. There are hundreds of dealers in computer hardware and software around, but you never know who sells original st...

Apple's most iconic devices so far

Written by Administrator Tuesday, 30 November 1999 00:00

Apple Inc, is an American multinational corporation, which designs and manufactures consumer electronics and software products and best-known for its hardware products include Macintosh computers, the iPod and the iPhone.To various computer users, the company has defined the PC industry, driven technology innovation, and changed the perception of personal computing. Since, 1976 the company reinvented itself several times over, as it developed and enhanced the Macintosh, affecting ...