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
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 [...]
Best Kind of Gaming CPU
January 6, 2011
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 [...]
Zalman’s CNP57000C-CU LED CPU Cooler
December 12, 2009
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 [...]
Clean Up Your PC, Literally.
December 9, 2009
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 [...]


February 10, 2011
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