If you've purchased a computer in the past few years, you most likely got a processor with four cores. This means CPU can perform four tasks at the same time. Some of those processors allow hyperthreading which splits each core into two pieces. On a hyperthreaded...
Over the past few weeks, I've been suggesting parts for our "Dream Computer". This is not an over-the-top computer that the average person can't afford. This is a realistic configuration you can build for a reasonable amount of money that will deliver a great bang...
For the past few weeks I've been suggesting parts for a dream computer. As explained, my goal is not to provide the most expensive machine possible, but rather a computer that provides a lot of bang for the buck. Today we're going to add some drives to the...
In the past few weeks, I've listed several of the components that I would include in a "dream computer". They are not the least expensive components nor are they the most expensive. Our goal is to get a lot of bang for the bucks invested in a computer. For those...
In the last few weeks, I've been listing the components for an awesome new computer. If you are looking for a bargain-basement computer for the least amount of money possible, this isn't it. But if you are willing to spend a little to get a lot of bang for the...
On the last couple of Wednesdays, I've given you two very important building blocks for a new screaming-fast computer. If you've missed those installments, go back and read Intel i7-4790K Processor Heartbeat of Computer and Users and Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD5H...
Last week's Hump Day Hardware post, Intel i7-4790K Processor Heartbeat of Computer and Users, told you about a very powerful CPU you should consider for your next computer. A CPU needs a place to call home and that means a good motherboard.The Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD5H...
I hope all of you got a chance to read all four parts in my recent series on Setting Up a Computer From Scratch. Just in case, links to each part are below. Part 1 - The Operating System Part 2 - The Software Part 3 - The Content Libraries Part 4 - The Data and...
The first three parts of this series have covered installing the operating system, installing your software and loading your content libraries. Today is the final installment and we'll talk about your data and keeping the data safe.As I started this series I said...
In Part 1 of this series, I covered installation of the operating system. Part 2 was about installing your software. Today we're going to talk about loading your content libraries. Once again it is best to be prepared before you start the process of loading your...
