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PC World May 2006 Richard Baguley |
Motherboard Mania! With support for dual-core CPUs and the latest graphics, motherboards pack more power than ever. Asus A8N32-SLI Deluxe... P5N32-SLI Deluxe... Gigabyte GA-K8N Pro-SLI... Abit AN8 Ultra... DFI LanParty UT RDX200 CF-DR... D975XBX... etc. |
PC World August 23, 2006 Robert Luhn |
Best PC Upgrades The PC you need for tomorrow's tasks may be the one you own today after you upgrade its performance in one or more key areas. We show you how. |
PC World September 2004 Dahl & Baguley |
Your Ideal PC Whether you're upgrading your PC or building one from scratch, we show you how to choose the right parts and put them all together. |
PC World February 26, 2007 Jon L. Jacobi |
Motherboards: Power at the Right Price If you want the newest CPU, graphics, and storage technologies, you need a motherboard that can support them all. Our lab tests reveal great boards that won't break the bank. |
PC World May 2005 Jon L. Jacobi |
Battle of the Boards A PC is only as good as its motherboard. Our lab tests of PCI Express models will help you find the right one. |
PC World February 2005 Jon L. Jacobi |
Superfast Graphics Tests of Scalable Link Interface technology reveal that two graphics boards really are better than one. |
PC World October 2005 Kirk Steers |
Next-Generation PCs Alienware Aurora 7500... Apple Power Mac G5... Polywell Poly 916NF4-SLI... Sony VAIO VGC-RA842G... Voodoo Computers Omen DCC A:221 Opteron workstation... Xi Computer MTower X2 AGE-SLI... |
PC World March 22, 2007 Kirk Steers |
Help Your PC's Graphics Make Vista and XP Sparkle Upgrade your graphics hardware... Download a free network data utility. |
PC Magazine June 21, 2006 Jason Cross |
Build It: The Fastest PC Ever! Powered by an overclocked Athlon 64 FX-60 and dual ATI CrossFire graphics this is the fastest rig we've ever built! (We hope it keeps that distinction for at least a week.) |
Linux Journal September 1, 2007 Nicholas Petreley |
The Ultimate Linux Box What kind of computer would you build if you decided to spoil yourself, but keep your spending below the big price differential that occurs when you buy the next best thing? We put together a box based on that very principle, and it packs enough power to last years into a tank of a case. |
PC World December 2000 Kirk Steers |
The Essential Guide to Hardware Gifts Do you know someone whose inner geek cries out for the boring, the mundane, and the excruciatingly useful? Dare to be dull! Here are a few hardware splurges that many PC users will appreciate but few of us would think of as gifts... Plus, advice about CPU overclocking... |
PC World August 2005 Jim Aspinwall |
Reinvent Your PC Ever feel like your system's being left behind by today's technology? Here's how to make any machine run faster, store a lot more data, and serve as your entertainment hub. |
PC Magazine December 20, 2006 Loyd Case |
The Big Fun, Low-Cost SLI Gaming Rig A fun gaming PC doesn't have to cost thousands. Here's how to build a great low-cost system and disproved some myths along the way. |
PC World September 2003 Jeff Bertolucci |
60-Minute Upgrades Get new PC power in an hour -- or less -- with these speed boosters, storage add-ons, and more. Plus: Tune-up tips to keep your system going strong. |
PC World July 2004 Kirk Steers |
Do You Need a New PC or Just a New Motherboard? Our seven-point guide will help you decide whether and how to buy a new motherboard. |
PC World January 2005 Patrick Norton |
These Hot Graphics Got Game The spotlight this month shines on powerhouse graphics boards, including new PCI Express models. |
PC World October 2001 Kirk Steers |
Will a New CPU Give Your PC More Vroom? Improve your PC's performance with a CPU upgrade... |
PC World September 2002 Eric Dahl |
Buyers' Guide to Motherboards Spending extra for a motherboard with features like USB 2.0 ports and IDE RAID can save you money in the long run. |
PC Magazine December 20, 2006 Loyd Case |
The PC Magazine 2007 Upgrade An upgrade guide to help you choose the components best suited to your needs based on three different PC usage models. |
PC World January 2006 Kirk Steers |
Eight Fast, Simple Ways to Give Your PC More Pep Tips to squeeze every ounce of performance from your system... A free utility that keeps intruders from infiltrating your system via a boot disc... |
PC Magazine January 31, 2007 John Brandon |
The Green PC Save power, money, and the planet with your next PC! |
PC World March 2005 Jim Aspinwall |
Secret Tweaks 20 unexpected ways to unleash the true potential of the technology products you already own. |
PC World December 2005 Kirk Steers |
A Tour of the Thoroughly Modern Motherboard If you haven't looked inside a PC in the last year or two, you may not recognize everything there. Here's a tour of today's motherboard. |
PC World July 13, 2006 Eric Dahl |
Intel's New Core 2 Duo Processors Run Blazingly Fast in PC World Tests PCs with new 'Conroe' chips decisively outscore AMD-based rivals in our tests. |
PC World January 1, 2008 Jon. L. Jacobi |
First Tests: AMD's Phenom CPU Won't Scare Intel AMD's new CPU has impressive technology but turns in disappointing performance. Can AMD remain competitive if its high-end processor isn't much faster than a year-old Intel CPU? |
PC World September 2002 Alexandra Krasne |
Buyers' Guide to Graphics Boards Budget cards let you play most games at moderate resolutions, but die-hard gamers should opt for more power. |
PC World February 2006 Baguley, Mainelli & Baguley |
Greater Graphics You don't have to be a gamer to benefit from a better graphics card. Our lab tests identify the best choices with EVGA's e-GeForce 6800 GS coming out on top. |
PC World March 2004 Alexandra Krasne |
Building a Better System Assembling your own PC starts with the right motherboard. We look at eight boards and show you what to look for. |
PC World September 2001 Kirk Steers |
Do-It-Yourself Dream Machines A step-by-step guide to the smartest upgrades, plus the ultimate PC project: building your own system... |
PC World July 2003 Stan Miastkowski |
Put Together a Custom PC Get the right components and assemble a system that's suitable for your needs and budget. |
PC Magazine October 29, 2009 Daniel S. Evans |
Build-it: A Midrange Windows 7 Gaming PC Want a gaming PC that you can use now and soup up even later? We give you the ultimate midrange gaming system. |
PC Magazine June 20, 2007 |
A Great Gaming Upgrade Components necessary to make your PC a gaming powerhouse. |
PC Magazine February 8, 2006 Joel Durham |
Build Your Own PC Build your own PC with our easy-to-follow guide. |
PC World June 14, 2008 Tom Mainelli |
How to Build a Superfast, Superquiet PC, Part 1 Building a PC that is quiet, fast, and affordable. |
PC Magazine February 3, 2004 Richard Fisco |
Super Charge Your PC Kick it up a notch and save money with our easy tips and upgrades. |
PC Magazine November 2, 2006 Loyd Case |
Gateway FX530XT The Gateway FX530XT offers an overclocked quad-core Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 processor and the latest ATI graphics hardware, and it does so at a fairly reasonable price... Dell XPS 710... |
PC Magazine November 2, 2006 Loyd Case |
Dell XPS 710 (Quad Core) Offering typically smooth Dell performance and stability, it takes few risks, but buyers may wish for just a little more. |
PC Magazine October 6, 2006 Joel Santo Domingo |
Dell Dimension C521 An AMD processor in a Dell? Who'd have thunk it? A compact and versatile desktop with a decent bang for the buck, the Dell Dimension C521 is a good first AMD effort from Dell... Overdrive Core2.X-Fire... |
PC Magazine November 8, 2006 Joel Santo Domingo |
Polywell Poly i680SLI The Polywell Poly i680SLI's quad-core processor and nVidia 8800 GTX graphics make for a speedy desktop that can outperform older dual-card (and quad-card) graphic systems with "only" one graphics card. |
PC World August 2002 Kirk Steers |
Hardware Tips: Will Overclocking Give an Old CPU New Pep? Decide whether pushing your CPU past its stated speed would be worth the effort... Tips on mouse drivers and cleaning your mouse... |
PC Magazine August 16, 2006 Cade Metz & Case |
Why Microchips Matter (Again) This is the year the microchip makes a comeback... Fastest PCs on the planet... Graphic chips reloaded... New processors from Intel and AMD tackle virtualization, letting one PC behave like many PCs... |
PC Magazine March 15, 2006 |
Graphics Card Compatibility The interchangeability of graphics cards and what the end result in performance will be. |
PC Magazine September 12, 2008 Joel Santo Domingo |
The Hottest Gaming Boxes We've looked at the latest gaming systems: The rigs are imposing, pricey and faster than ever. |
PC Magazine September 13, 2006 Jason Cross |
The Best PC for the Money Build a PC for $1,900 using parts found at the nexus of price and performance. |
PC World March 2001 Stan Miastkowski |
Upgrade Guide: Soup Up Your PC's Processor Install a new processor, step-by-step... |
PC World February 2002 Kirk Steers |
Hardware Tips: A Cool Breeze Keeps Your PC's Innards From Frying Here's how to beat the PC heat, make the most of your AGP graphics card, and solve mouse conflicts... |
PC Magazine June 22, 2004 Laarni Almendrala Ragaza |
Buy or Build Your Perfect PC We help you make the right decision by examining the current computer technologies. |
PC Magazine March 19, 2007 Joel Santo Domingo |
Dell XPS 710 H2C The Dell XPS 710 H2C backs up its imposing appearance with 3D performance. |
PC Magazine January 17, 2007 John R. Delaney |
Alienware Area-51 7500 Powered by an overclocked Intel quad-core Core 2 Extreme processor and an nVidia GeForce 8800 GTX graphics card, the Alienware Area-51 7500 is one fast, albeit noisy, desktop PC with a customizable lighting system and a hefty price tag. |
PC World April 2006 Kirk Steers |
Intel's Latest: Faster, but Still Not the Champ The Pentium Extreme Edition 955 processor is over 10 percent faster than Intel's previous fastest CPU. |