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Learn about the Memory Capacity of a Motherboard

August 18th, 2010 · No Comments · Memory

There’s more to adding memory to your computer than just the number of free memory slots you have on your motherboard. Learn about your motherboard’s memory capacity limits and other factors affecting the upgrade of your computer’s RAM.
Adding memory to a computer is one of the cheapest, fastest, and easiest ways to boost your PC’s [...]

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Building a PC: Closing the Case

August 4th, 2010 · No Comments · How To Setup

With everything inside the case and hooked up, we can close our brand new PC.
Almost Done!
We’ve covered a lot of ground; make sure you haven’t forgotten anything. Fans that connect directly to the power supply and other remaining elements should be hooked up now. Bundle and tuck loose any unused cables. Check the computer for [...]

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Basic Computer Troubleshooting Tips to Try on Your Own

July 13th, 2010 · No Comments · How To Troubleshoot

Anybody with a computer knows that computers are unpredictable. Before we are forced to call in an expert, there are a few things we can try on our own to get that computer to behave. Assuming you are a home user, here are some Basic Computer Troubleshooting Tips To Try On Your [...]

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What is the Difference between RAM and Processor Power?

June 16th, 2010 · No Comments · CPU, Comparisons, Memory

If you’ve been meaning to upgrade your machine, yet are unsure what to choose between CPU and RAM, read onwards for help. This article will provide information on what each component does and on the differences in performance as a result of these upgrades.
Often, the first things which come to mind when thinking of upgrading [...]

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RAM vs. ROM: What’s the Difference?

May 25th, 2010 · No Comments · Memory

RAM and ROM are two terms commonly used in computer jargon. They sound pretty cool, but what exactly do they mean? RAM is an acronym that stands for random access memory. ROM means read only memory. Both of these types of memory are necessary for computers and other electronic devices to work.
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Beginners Guides: Overclocking the CPU, Motherboard & Memory

February 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · CPU, Introductions, Memory, Motherboards

The term overclocking is thrown around a lot, for better or worse. If you’re one of the many who has never overclocked, this guide will explain what it is and how to do it to the computers’ processor, motherboard and memory.
The prospect of overclocking a computer system can be intimidating for a computer newcomer, to [...]

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The Complete Guide to Choose a Gaming Memory/RAM

February 7th, 2010 · No Comments · Memory, PC Gaming

Other than the CPU and motherboard, the RAM (Random Access Memory is the next most important hardware in your system.
When a computer first boots up, the system loads data from the hard drive into the RAM. At any point of time when the CPU needs any information, it will access the RAM to retrieve the [...]

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