How to Get Windows 7 on the Cheap!

Posted on November 3, 2009. Filed under: Deals | Tags: , , , , , , |

So, right now the world is abuzz due to the recent release of Microsoft’s Windows 7.  This OS boasts amazing improvements over Vista and some great new features, but this is not what we’re here to talk about right now.  At Tech on a Budget, we’re here to try to get you the latest and [...]

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Building a Gaming Computer For $700

Posted on October 30, 2009. Filed under: Computer Builds | Tags: , , , , |

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 [...]

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Finding Good Deals on Electronics: Part 2, Deal Finding Websites

Posted on October 14, 2009. Filed under: Deals | Tags: , , , , , , , , |

When it comes to electronics, it’s easy to go crazy trying to find a decent price on just about anything.  Even when you don’t get the Internet involved, stores will often have very differing prices on any certain piece of electronics and it’s always hard to keep track of sales, specials, and other discounts.  Add [...]

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Finding Good Deals on Electronics: Part 1, Price Comparison Sites

Posted on October 13, 2009. Filed under: Deals | Tags: , , , , , , , , |

When it comes to electronics, it’s easy to go crazy trying to find a decent price on just about anything.  Even when you don’t get the Internet involved, stores will often have very differing prices on any certain piece of electronics and it’s always hard to keep track of sales, specials, and other discounts.  Add [...]

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Building a Gaming Computer For $500 Part 2: Performance Analysis

Posted on October 8, 2009. Filed under: Computer Builds | Tags: , , , , , , |

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 [...]

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Building a Gaming Computer For $500

Posted on October 1, 2009. Filed under: Computer Builds | Tags: , , , |

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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