Memory or RAM is important to any computer build and can be the key to a good upgrade. DDR3 is the newest version, though DDR2 can still be found on the market and is still used by less expensive or older motherboards. DDR2 can usually be found in budget builds and older model computers. Motherboards [...]
When building or upgrading a computer, it is important to pay attention to the cooling needs of the system. High-end gaming builds will heat up very quickly when gaming, especially if they are being used to their full potential. Overclocking components to get higher performance also generates a lot of heat that needs to be [...]
If you are looking for a good cooling option to replace an older fan or the stock fan that came with your CPU, then the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus is a very good option. It is based off the highly successful Hyper 212. This CPU cooler can be especially useful if you are looking [...]
RAID stands for Redundant Array of Inexpensive (or Independent) Disks. Motherboard specifications will list what RAID setups (the numbers that follow RAID) are compatible with it and RAID controllers can also be purchased. Setting up a RAID system can provide a couple of different benefits depending upon which configuration you use. If you are looking [...]
If you are looking to upgrade an AMD processor on a budget or build your own computer, then the AMD Athlon II 630 Propus is a very solid option that offers a good price / performance ratio. It is one of the few quad core processors under one hundred dollars. It operates at 2.8 GHz [...]