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How To Choose A Motherboard: A Guide For BeginnersOct 1, 2014 - in Reviews
Motherboards are a critical piece of PC hardware. Learn how to choose a model that's compatible with your existing components, or right for your next build.
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System Builder Marathon Q3 2014: System Value ComparedSep 26, 2014 - in Reviews
We looked at our previous-quarter builds, assessed their weaknesses, and made our upgrades. Each builder found better value by holding the line on price. Today, we find out which machine balances performance and cost most effectively.
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System Builder Marathon Q3 2014: High-End Performance PCSep 25, 2014 - in Reviews
Today’s high-end build adds a little muscle to last quarter’s parts list thanks to Devil's Canyon and a little bit of luck. Will a $1600 machine finally score big wins in both value and performance? A compelling value chart suggests yes.
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System Builder Marathon Q3 2014: Mainstream Enthusiast PCSep 24, 2014 - in Reviews
Don changes his focus this month, putting an emphasis on host processor performance rather than graphics potential. Does his gamble pay off in our benchmark suite, or does Intel's improved Devil's Canyon design leave him short of previous greatness?
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System Builder Marathon Q3 2014: Budget Gaming PCSep 23, 2014 - in Reviews
Paul Henningsen kicks off our System Builder Marathon with a stunning low-cost system that leans on Intel's Pentium G3258 processor, a Radeon R9 270 graphics card, and plenty of DDR3 memory. His hardware costs add up to just over $500, too!
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Building An Intel-Based MicroATX Gaming PC On A BudgetSep 5, 2014 - in Reviews
Today we put a Pentium G3258 in a cheap H97 motherboard, overclocked it to 4.4 GHz, added a GTX 750 Ti, then tossed in tons of new Deepcool gear.
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ZyXEL Claims World's First With New Gigabit Powerline AdapterAug 26, 2014 - in News
The new powerline adapters are based on HomePlug AV2.
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Our BestConfigs Polling is Officially Open!Jul 9, 2014 - in News
Make sure you have your say in out latest round of BestConfigs!
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System Builder Marathon Q2 2014: System Value ComparedJun 27, 2014 - in Reviews
The race tightens as all three builders try to squeeze the ultimate performance out of smaller budgets and the addition of an OS. Can the cheap gamer still game? Will one of the better-equipped systems finally top a comparison of performance to price?
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System Builder Marathon, Q2 2014: A Balanced High-End BuildJun 26, 2014 - in Reviews
Competition tightens (along with pricing) as we respond to frequently-requested budget updates for $500, $1000, and $1500 machines. In response to other requests, we add an operating system to each machine. Can today’s cheaper PCs still perform well?
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System Builder Marathon, Q2 2014: Our Enthusiast PCJun 25, 2014 - in Reviews
Faced with a more aggressive budget, we're dialing back our mainstream enthusiast PC's hardware, while trying to maintain aggressive performance in games, productivity, and content creation applications. This quarter's config goes heavy on value.
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System Builder Marathon, Q2 2014: Our Budget Gaming PCJun 24, 2014 - in Reviews
This quarter's System Builder Marathon kicks off with some new rules inspired by feedback from you, our readers. Can Paul match the potency of last quarter's configuration at a lower price point, or does today's all-AMD PC struggle to keep up?
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How To Build A PC: From Component Selection To InstallationJun 23, 2014 - in Reviews
Learn how to choose the right components for your first build, where to buy them, and the installation basics necessary to build a PC.
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Build A Balanced AMD-Based Gaming PC On A BudgetMay 29, 2014 - in Reviews
We’re revisiting an age-old question with a modern twist: can you build a balanced gaming PC with a sub-$100 CPU and not be limited by graphics performance? When you pick the right parts, a capable machine is easily within reach for very little money.
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System Builder Marathon Q1 2014: System Value ComparedMar 27, 2014 - in Reviews
This quarter's Marathon included a GeForce GTX 780 Ti-enhanced enthusiast PC, a budget gaming machine at a lower price, and a high-end build altered to reader specifications. What effects will all of those changes have on overall performance—and value?
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System Builder Marathon, Q1 2014: The $750 Gaming PCMar 26, 2014 - in Reviews
After building two successful gaming-oriented configurations under $1000, rising prices force Paul to switch up the composition of his $750 machine. But can a compromise in processor performance be made up for by a faster GeForce GTX 770 graphics card?
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System Builder Marathon, Q1 2014: Our New Enthusiast PCMar 25, 2014 - in Reviews
I wanted to see how a GeForce GTX 780 Ti and Core i7-4770K compare to last quarter's GeForce GTX 770 cards in SLI and Core i5-4670K. In addition, we updated our price/performance evaluation. So, this System Builder Marathon should be full of surprises!
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System Builder Marathon, Q1 2014: The $2400 People’s Choice PCMar 24, 2014 - in Reviews
I built a sweet system last quarter with Radeon R9 290s. But based on your feedback, the highest-priced build for Q1 2014 integrates several alternative components. Can this new system do more things right than the configuration I parted out myself?
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Element14, Wolfson Announce Sound Card for Raspberry PiMar 11, 2014 - in News
Bringing line-in and line-out headphone support as well as headset support, on-board stereo microphones, and digital audio S/PDIF functionality to Raspberry Pi for the first time.
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System Builder Marathon Q4 2013: System Value ComparedDec 31, 2013 - in Reviews
This quarter's System Builder Marathon was downright chaotic. We reallocated our budgets to boost gaming performance, and watched as the prices on AMD's highest-end cards shot through the roof. When the dust settles, whose system offers the most value?
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System Builder Marathon, Q4 2013: A $2400 PC That Costs $2700Dec 30, 2013 - in Reviews
Thomas also suffers the impact of a run on AMD's graphics cards. His performance-oriented build purchased for $2400 now costs $2700 to replicate. Is it worth the extra cash, or are you better off stepping back to the parts he picked last quarter?
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System Builder Marathon, Q4 2013: $1600 Enthusiast PCDec 27, 2013 - in Reviews
Don gets a slightly expanded budget and the command to target gaming performance. Based on his choices, he's the only one who doesn't get bit in the rear by AMD's pricing issues. Can he use this advantage to outmaneuver Paul's entry-level powerhouse?
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System Builder Marathon, Q4 2013: $800 Gaming PCDec 26, 2013 - in Reviews
This quarter, Paul Henningsen asks for (and gets) a higher budget for better gaming performance. What he didn't expect was that AMD's graphics cards would shoot up in price, shattering the upper limit of his $800 ceiling. Can his system still compete?
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Didn't Get A Valve Steam Machine Prototype? Build Your Own!Dec 15, 2013 - in Picture Story
Valve’s ambitious new Linux-based game console will be available from a number of vendors in a variety of configurations...that is, by next year. Unwilling to wait, we're building our own Steam Machine today, plus three more for a trio of lucky readers!
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Join Us On Reddit for Our Tom's Hardware AMA!Dec 13, 2013 - in News
You've got questions, we've got answers, so ask us anything!
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Your Top Picks: Tom's Hardware Forums' Q4 2013 BestConfigsDec 1, 2013 - in Reviews
Have you ever come up with your own idea for a killer rig? Don't forget to tell us about it on the Tom's Hardware forums. The following ten setups were configured by forum members and chosen as winners in the Q4 2013 BestConfigs Poll.
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Lian Li PC-Q30 Case Review: A Mini-ITX Chassis With FlairNov 18, 2013 - in Reviews
Lian Li's PC-Q30 is not just a PC case, but an enclosure that serves as a showcase for the living room, including a unique shape and a large front window to show off the technology you cram inside. It’s sure to raise eyebrows and start some conversations.
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Tom's Hardware BestConfigs Fall 2013 Polling is Up!Nov 7, 2013 - in News
Vote for the best config in our Tom's Hardware BestConfigs!
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MacBook Pro 13-inch and 15-inch Teardown by iFixitOct 26, 2013 - in News
The guys at iFixit have torn down Apple's latest notebooks and discovered that they're harder than ever to repair.
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ASRock M8 Mini-ITX Barebones Gaming PC ReviewOct 24, 2013 - in Reviews
Some of us love compact gaming builds, but the best of these have always been pre-configured into custom enclosures. Is ASRock’s M8 the perfect open-architecture alternative? We load this $550 barebones up with hardware and test its mettle.