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Customize Your Computer
Take back your PC, and make it Personal again
Everyone who owns a computer should consider computer customizing. A computer customized to your needs will...
- Run Faster
- Start-Up Faster
- Experience Fewer Errors
- Require Less Maintenance
Pretty much any computer you own can be upgraded and customized to fit your personal needs.
Upgrading your computer is not as expensive as you may think; for around $60 you can make your programs load faster and have a more responsive computer.
If you like music and movies, upgrade to a CD or DVD player and create your own mix CD's and turn your home movies into DVD masterpieces!
If you're into computer games, be sure to check out our video card upgrade page where we will show you how to make your games play faster and look better than ever before.
And if your old computer is holding you back from playing the latest and greatest games, we'll show you the upgrades you need to go from Minesweeper to Oblivion without breaking the bank.
Do you use your computer for business? We can show you how to customize your computer to run the latest business software without breaking a sweat, increasing your productivity and your bottom line.
If you have always wanted to build your own computer but don't know where to start, we can help! Let us show you how to save money, build just the system you need, and learn a lot while having fun building your own computer.
Learn to Upgrade Computer Parts
One thing that we have poured into this website, more than other information, is how to upgrade all of the computer parts inside of your computer. Below is a list of the major components inside of your computer, and a link to a tutorial that will show you how to upgrade each part.
These tutorials are not just a few paragraphs, they are step-by-step with pictures, so you do everything right the first time. If you can not find a tutorial for a part you need to upgrade below, just search our website to find what you are looking for.
Random Access Memory
Random Access Memory is one of the most important parts of your PC, because it stores data that you are currently using (working on) and holds together everything that you see on your computer screen right now.
The more RAM you have, the faster your computer will startup and load programs, data and video games. If you can only upgrade computer parts that don't cost much, then this is the part that you want to upgrade.
Central Processing Unit
The next most important part in your computer, and it also determines the speed, is your CPU. Your memory (RAM) is what temporarily stores your data, but your CPU is what actually processes it.
CPU speed is measured in MHZ or GHZ, and GHZ is always faster because 1000 MHZ is equal to 1GHZ. Also MHZ processors really are no longer put into any new computers, and older motherboards don't support GHZ ones.
Video Card
If your computer is currently not cutting it graphic wise, then upgrading your video card is a must. A simple video card upgrade can make your movies go from lagging, to playing in High Definition in no time.
A good video card is a must for a PC gamer, and usually cost about $100 to $200 for a nice one.
Hard Drive
Your hard drive keeps all of your data and important information stored for you, so the bigger it is, the more you can save. In the past few years hard drives have kept getting bigger in storage size, and lower in price.
In fact prices are so low there really is no price difference between a hundred gigabyte hard drive and a 250 gigabyte one.
CD Drive
Just about every computer has a CD drive these days, and also a CD burner. If you need a CD drive, or a new one, then a CD burner is the way to go.
Why you ask? Because a CD burner is both a CD drive and burner, all in one and the price is almost exactly the same.
DVD Drive
The latest fashion in computers is a DVD drive. You might think you don't need one because you already have a home DVD player, and you couldn't imagine yourself watching any movies on the computer. Well no longer is it strictly for movies, as a new format has arisen called DVD-ROM.
This format is used for large applications such as high end video games, software and any other type of data. Most likely the next video game you buy will be in the DVD-ROM format, and if you don't have a DVD drive or burner then you will not be able to play it.
Sound Card
If entertainment is a main reason you use your computer, then a sound card upgrade is something that you should consider. The latest sound cards on the market are capable of surround sound, 5.1 speakers, 3D effects and much more.
With a new sound card, your PC experience will never be the same. If you plan to upgrade computer parts, then this should definitely not be overlooked.
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