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Choosing RAM for a new system: 1x8GB, 2x4GB, 4x2GB [closed]
I am currently researching parts for a computer I am building completely from scratch. I am planning on getting a motherboard that supports maximum 32GB of ram with four card slots, a pretty common ...
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What to look for in a desktop computer to run Google Sketchup? [closed]
My girlfriend is a Sketchup artist (she is creating 3D models and renders with Sketchup), and she is working on really old notebook. I want to help her out and buy her on her birthday a new desktop ...
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What specs to consider when buying SSD?
When I bought "traditional" hard drives, I have been told to consider specs like RPM (5400, 7200, etc.), buffer size (16MB, 32MB etc.), and interface (IDE, SATA, etc.). (did I miss something?)
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How should I buy a laptop with a solid state hard drive?
I'm looking into buying myself a new laptop, and I'd like to get a solid state hard drive. I've been looking around for laptops and I can see a few are solid with solid state hard drives, however the ...
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Home media storage solution
I record lots of personal HD film footage and am looking for a cheap way to store all of this. I take ~120 GB of footage each month, so something expandable would be nice... something that might be ...
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How much CPU upgrade matters when buying an iMac?
Apple offers several iMac customizations when buying one. While I see benefit for better HD or more RAM (computers always felt faster after RAM upgrade), is it worth buying a CPU upgrade, especially ...
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Which Hard Drive Configuration on a new Computer?
I'm planning to buy new computer, but suddenly I found myself confusing regarding hard drives. I want a FAST AND SECURE way to store my data, but at the same time cost effective. This is going to be ...
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What to look for when purchasing a computer case?
I'm only beginning to learn more about my computer's hardware, and would like to know what should I consider when buying a case?
It will be 70% work (website development), 25% browsing the web and 5% ...
