The Best Computer is the One You Build Yourself

One of the best ways of getting the computer that suits your specific needs is to build your own.  Additionally, building your own computer allows you to create a simple-to-upgrade machine that can operate effectively for many years.  It is relatively easy to do, but it does require a little bit of knowledge to find, [...]

Choosing a Motherboard

The motherboard of your computer is the centerpiece for your Memory, CPU, and your Graphics card.  Your choice of motherboard will depend upon the types of the above components you are using.  A bad choice can hold your computer back.  A good choice will allow for upgrades into the future.  It is also important to [...]

The Perfect CPU

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the main processor for your computer and the device that carries out commands of the computer programs.  Cores are used to process information and can come in single, dual, quad, or hexa-core configurations.  Generally speaking, the more cores the better the processing power and the better the computer will [...]

AMD Athlon II x4 630 Propus 2.8 GHz Review

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 [...]