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Budget PC Build Part Two: CPU + Motherboard

February 10, 2011

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The CPU and motherboard I chose come as a combo deal. The AMD Phenom II X2 545 processor has a stock clock of 3.0GHz and has 2 cores. This processor is an excellent choice because it contains 2 more cores that can be unlocked for a total of 4 cores and it has an amazing [...]

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Best Mid Range Gaming Processor

January 9, 2011

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With around $500 to spend, the mid-range gamer is going to be looking at a higher level of processing power than the budget gamer and will be in the market for a native quad core with some good overclocking potential. The Intel Core i5 750 quad core is an excellent choice. Pair it with a [...]

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Best Kind of Gaming CPU

January 6, 2011

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In the world of PC building for enthusiasts and gamers, one of the most commonly asked questions prior to starting a build is what processor should be used? This question is something that should be asked before you even start the planning process of a build because it determines the other main components you should [...]

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Zalman’s CNP57000C-CU LED CPU Cooler

December 12, 2009

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First Impressions of Zalman’s CNP5700C-CU LED cooler are outstanding. This is the perfect piece of kit for any first time or professional PC ‘modder’ looking for a good looking, reliable, quiet and most of all, cheap CPU cooler. First things first, take a look at that: What more could you want from a CPU cooler [...]

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Clean Up Your PC, Literally.

December 9, 2009

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Most people don’t seem to realise how effective cleaning your PC actually is at boosting speeds. Over time, dust gathers in the fans and heat-sinks of your PC, causing it to gradually get warmer. As a rule of thumb, a hotter PC, means a slower PC. This guide will show you how to safely give [...]

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