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by Gr8ful
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Feb 18 '01 |
Building an Athlon based computer: 101
Follow this guide to build a computer exactly like the one I am using right now. This is an excellent gaming, office, internet computer and all around great set up.... read full review
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by Gr8ful
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Oct 29 '00 |
So, you want to build your own computer ~ Suggestions for PC construction
Do the research before you decide and make sure all your components are compatible with each other. Oh yeah... have fun. :-)... read full review
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by surferdude7
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Jul 20 '02 |
The Parts for Building a Computer from Scratch!
Building computers is fun and educational, it is easy if you take your time and do your research!
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by ivplay
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Jan 28 '04 |
So you say you want a gaming computer...
This is entirely my opinion of what to buy in the first quarter of 2004. Use it at your own risk!... read full review
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by 4rhodes
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Sep 08 '01 |
Never Eat Yellow Snow - HTP W/O
This is my tribute to Hard_to_Please. I wish you well.... read full review
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by djsplendid
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Dec 18 '00 |
Upgrading your system. Is it worth it?
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by fallyn96
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Apr 18 '01 |
The Three Don'ts
If you are having someone else build your computer, make sure that they know what they are doing.... read full review
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by amerpie
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Sep 29 '00 |
Why I'll Never Buy Another Computer Again
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by vicwang
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Apr 25 '01 |
Epinions Computers Q&A Week 5: Building Your Own Computer
It's possible to build a top-of-the-line system for $2000--and for the right person, that's an absolute steal.... read full review
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by basilisk4
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Dec 22 '00 |
Building your own computer -- Why you might want to consider other options first
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by artic00cat
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Oct 17 '00 |
Shopping for those new parts to build your own computer?
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by vplite
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Jan 15 '03 |
A Budget PC for 2003
Your biggest payoff will be knowledge and satisfaction... read full review
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by artic00cat
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Jan 08 '01 |
Overview of the basic parts assembly process!!! (NOT COMPLETE GUIDE)
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by artic00cat
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Oct 08 '00 |
Considering Building your own PC? look inside first
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by vplite
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Jan 15 '02 |
A Computer for 2002
Don't start this project unless you can consider it a "Labor of Love". This is a fantastic computer learning experience.... read full review
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by lucie30
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Aug 23 '01 |
Build Your Own Computer, Part VI, Parallel Ports
With the advent of higher speed, easier to use ports such as FireWire and USB2, the Parallel Port has lost some of its importance. Despite this, everyone has one.... read full review
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by mocabela
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Aug 04 '01 |
Building It Yourself: Knowledge first, then action.
Building your own computer is a worthy task, and not one to be taken lightly. With plenty of research and careful shopping, though, you won't be disappointed.... read full review
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by georgekn3
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Dec 20 '00 |
A Thunderbird for $550!
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by DENGNY
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Sep 29 '00 |
TO BUILD OR NOT TO BUILD, THAT IS THE QUESTION...
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by lucie30
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Aug 18 '01 |
Build Your Own Computer, Part V, Power Surge Protection
Prevention is far better than a cure, especially with line power surges. Here are some considerations and things to look for in a protective device.... read full review
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by Versius
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Aug 13 '01 |
Nuts and Bolts of the PC.
Building your own system from scratch will give you the knowledge to work on and upgrade your system in the future, while saving a few bucks in the mean time.... read full review
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by soothsayer
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Dec 22 '00 |
Fixing up Street Abandoned Computers
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by vplite
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Jan 15 '02 |
NewEgg - The Best Source for Computer Hardware
Overall, the positives far outweigh the negatives, and I would strongly recommend NewEgg as an online computer hardware vendor.
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by lucie30
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Apr 04 '01 |
Build Your Own Computer, Part 1, Case & Motherboard Considerations
The best way to get exactly the machine that you want is to assemble it yourself. It is not difficult. Written in English, not Geek Speak.... read full review
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by graffixboy
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Jul 21 '01 |
How To Not Get Ripped Off (The Real Version)
Oy, read it please :)... read full review
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by Turin
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Dec 23 '00 |
Get Better Parts, Better Performance, And Yes, Save a Ton *Includes Example Systems*
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by lucie30
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Apr 21 '01 |
Build Your own Computer Part II- Motherboard/CPU/Component Installation
The best way to get exactly the computer configuration that you want is to assemble it yourself. It is really quite simple.... read full review
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by MichaelHatton
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May 07 '01 |
Building On Up: The Tower
The system will be based on what you choose; the computer is not hard to build just hard to configure the software. ... read full review
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by seowfun
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May 20 '02 |
Choosing components for a Pentium 4 System
This article get into some details on choosing components for P4 system.... read full review
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by lucie30
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May 04 '01 |
Build Your Own Computer: Part IV; Adding Peripherals and Components
As long as you plan your actions and are careful, there is no problem to adding components and peripherals to your computer. Do it yourself, get quality parts, save money.... read full review
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by gordell
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Oct 05 '00 |
A Question of Dollars and Sense
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by Destinys-Child
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Oct 16 '00 |
Building/TroubleShooting - Why Should You Learn?
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by lucie30
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Apr 29 '01 |
Build Your Own Computer, Part III, Setting Up the BIOS
Setting up the BIOS is the means to personalize/customize your computer system. Have no fear, follow the cited cautions, and it will be safe and easy.... read full review
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by bobmp3_99
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Jun 05 '01 |
The board is the mother to your system
Don't ever be cheap while purchasing your board. High quality may come at a higher price but it will last and work longer.... read full review
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by cnelzie
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Oct 14 '00 |
Hire a Specialist...
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by psykosis_fc
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Oct 08 '00 |
Overclocking Part6 - Video Card selection
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by artic00cat
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Jan 24 '01 |
Winter in your PC!!!!!
Cooling can be a vital contribution to the over all performance of your PC.... read full review
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by psykosis_fc
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Oct 01 '00 |
Roll yer own PC -- an overclocker's perspective
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by macenthe
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Dec 26 '00 |
Building a PC: A guide for the wary
Building a PC yourself can be a great way to save money, and you *might* actually have fun doing it.... read full review
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by groove10
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Oct 24 '00 |
Please wait till February 2001 to build!
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by dlmac99
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Oct 03 '00 |
The band-aids are worth it...
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by psykosis_fc
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Oct 02 '00 |
Overclocking Part2 -- CPU Selection
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by speedskater2
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Sep 29 '00 |
Step by Step Guide on How to Build a Computer
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by psykosis_fc
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Oct 02 '00 |
Overclocking Part3 -- Motherboard selection
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by psykosis_fc
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Oct 02 '00 |
Part5 -- Case selection
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by yoshimato
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Dec 14 '01 |
A PC may be your next home improvement project
If you don't mind to use a screw driver and don't worry about every button in your dashboard or VCR, you may be well suited to build your own PC.... read full review
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by DJ1s
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Nov 28 '00 |
Every home-build needs a case. Lets look at the Addtronics 6890a
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by infielderx
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Oct 06 '00 |
Build It, And You Will Save
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by zap3v
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Nov 17 '01 |
Recent view of building your own PC
Fun to do and puts you in control! Just do it!... read full review
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by knobmaker
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Dec 22 '00 |
New Computer, Part 1-- Why build your own?
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by shawnw
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Dec 26 '00 |
The newbies guide to building a computer
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by mr_tinkles
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Oct 16 '04 |
homeade alienware for less
me personally i would just build my own and save 2000... read full review
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by georgekn3
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Nov 01 '00 |
One IT Pro's Guide to Building a SMP Server
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by psykosis_fc
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Oct 02 '00 |
Overclocking Part4 -- RAM selection
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by maciek
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Dec 31 '00 |
Upgrading your system. Part II - the hardware
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by knobmaker
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Dec 29 '00 |
New Computer, Part 2-- Picking the parts.
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by Gavvin
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Dec 29 '00 |
Where to buy is just as important as what to buy!
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by psykosis_fc
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Oct 02 '00 |
Intro to Overclocking
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by loverboy4u_17
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Apr 28 '01 |
How to choose the right components for your PC
Just be careful when u buy your PC and as the greeks say "Let the buyer Beware "... read full review
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by Sunliner
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Oct 17 '00 |
To Build Or Not To Build
Building your own computer assures you of high quality, upgradeability and affordability...as long as you're comfortable being your own tech support.... read full review
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by mustangman5
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May 03 '01 |
What is a scratch and how do you get a PC from it?
Save money and build the computer of your dreams. It's a major commitment, so follow at your own risk.... read full review
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by mistrtonee
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Oct 01 '00 |
Building Your Own Computer
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by TrickQba
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Dec 05 '00 |
What if I'm an Idiot?
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by scott4life
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Oct 18 '00 |
How To Pick The Right Parts
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by Beawriter
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Dec 16 '00 |
I'M NO EXPERT BUT I DID THIS
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by andycharger
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Sep 04 '01 |
Canabalise or Create?
Easy if you follow the right method... read full review
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by MDragon53
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Oct 02 '00 |
You can't buy this computer anywhere else!!!
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by arathres
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Dec 31 '00 |
Building your own computer.
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by tc22
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Mar 14 '01 |
Build a PC (Aspirin sold separately) Part 1 of 2
If you are an advanced user and wish to get the most out of your computer while possibly saving some money, then building your own PC could be your answer.... read full review
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by tslater
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Jan 08 '01 |
Should I or Shouldn't I?
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by pstans
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Sep 27 '00 |
What case should I buy?
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by graffixboy
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Dec 21 '00 |
A Quasi-Guide To How Not To Get Ripped Off
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by FH-student
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Dec 20 '00 |
Think long and hard before building your own computer.
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by tc22
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Mar 14 '01 |
Build a PC (Aspirin sold separately) Part 2 of 2
If you are an advanced user and wish to get the most out of your computer while possibly saving some money, then building your own PC could be your answer.... read full review
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by amrya
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Nov 12 '00 |
Building Your Own Computer (part 2)
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by infielderx
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Nov 22 '00 |
Adding Something DVD-elicious
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by lavoisier
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Nov 14 '01 |
A Guide to Building Computers Volume 2. Published Nov. 14, 2001
If you're goal is to have a better computer for the money, by all means build your own. It's not as big of a deal as you think. ... read full review
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by stye
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Apr 12 '01 |
Want to build your first computer?
If building your own computer sounds like fun then do it. It is easier than ever now with all the free information available on the internet. Good luck!... read full review
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by lavoisier
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Nov 14 '01 |
A Guide to Building Computers Volume 1. Published: Nov. 14, 2001
If you're goal is to have a better computer for the money, by all means build your own. It's not as big of a deal as you think.... read full review
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by JohnSova
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Oct 20 '00 |
How to build your own PC
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by Killa_T
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Oct 24 '00 |
The problem with PC's these days
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by sstaff
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Oct 12 '00 |
Something Old, Something New...
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by seemee
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Nov 04 '00 |
Build your own,only one person to answer too! Look in the mirror!
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by amrya
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Nov 12 '00 |
Part-1(Building Details)
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by psykosis_fc
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Sep 30 '00 |
Rambus Sues Everybody (blatant excuse to get hits--no real content here...move along)
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by dontbekrull
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Dec 24 '00 |
Building a computer with what you want.
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by DJ1s
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Nov 27 '00 |
Choose your own adventure....
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by dontbekrull
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Dec 26 '00 |
Building the write computer for you.
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