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The different high-end computer components and what you need to know about them:
- Affordable Gaming Computer – The “Whirlwind”
- Budget Desktop Computer – The “Zephyr”
- Built-up Computers
- CAD/3D-Modelling Computer – The “Tornado”
- Component Prices
- CPU – Central Processing Unit
- CPU Prices – AMD
- CPU Prices – Intel
- CPU Prices – Intel Server
- Designjet Printer Plotters
- Graphics Adapters
- Memory Prices – DDR-2
- Memory Prices – DDR-3
- Mid-Range Computer – The “Sirocco”
- Motherboards
- PSU – Power Supply Unit
- Quadro Prices – Professional Workstation Graphics – Quadro & FirePRO
- RAM – Random Access Memory
- Screen Monitors
- Solid State Drives
- SSD Prices – Solid State Drives
- Thunderbolt – Video Editing and High-End 3D Modelling Computer
- Ultimate Gaming Computer – The “Hurricane”
- UPS: Un-Interruptible Power Supply
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Installing a Solid State Drive – What’s involved?
Physically installing an SSD is a actually pretty straightforward and can easily be done at home. The solid state drive is the same size as a laptop (notebook) 2½” mechanical hard drive. They usually come with a bracket which enables … Continue reading
Solid State Drives vs Mechanical Hard Drives – The real world difference
A tremendous amount of hype seems to surround the SSD – The solid state hard drive. Incredible figures are quoted in the advertising, but what is the real practical difference to you and me and are SSD’s worth the money? … Continue reading