Archive for October, 2009
Building a Gaming Computer For $700
Since my first budget computer build ($500) seemed to be very popular with readers, I’ve decided to post a followup build for a different price range. What I hope to accomplish with this post is to add an incredible amount of value to a budget computer build for just $200 more. For around $700, you [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Deal Web Site Review: Woot!
In the world of websites dedicated to finding and providing you with deals and specials on products, there are some that are truly unique. One of these such websites is Woot. Taken from the modern term meaning “An exclamation of joy or excitement,” visitors and shoppers of Woot often find much joy and excitement out [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Building a Gaming Computer For $500 Part 2: Performance Analysis
You probably remember last week we put a Dell Inspiron 546 against a custom-built computer bought from Newegg. This week’s post will focus on proving the advantage of the (cheaper!) custom-built computer. Like I said last time, I don’t actually have the physical computers with me to test, so I’m going to have to take [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Building a Gaming Computer For $500
Computers nowadays are really becoming great gaming machines, and with video game consoles costing more and more as they upgrade every 5 or so years, it becomes more and more viable to purchase a full blown PC in order to do your gaming. And if you haven’t built yourself a computer before, there’s a great [...]
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