| How To: Properly Plan And Pick Parts For An Air-Cooled PC, Part 1 |
 | What better way to wrap up a scorching summer than with a last word on cooling? We explain the most important rules for creating ideal airflow, address the potential effectiveness of side fans, and discuss the finer points of graphics card cooling. more |
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| Five $160 To $240 990FX-Based Socket AM3+ Motherboards |
 | Forty-two PCIe lanes give the 990FX a clear connectivity lead over competing Intel chipsets. We compare five class-leading products using AMD's FX-8150 to see which offers the best combination of performance, overclocking, integrated features, and value. more |
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| 24" LCD Round-Up: Acer S242HL, Dell U2412M, And Samsung T24A550 |
 | Another batch of monitors just landed. This time, we're sampling 24" screens. If 27" is too big (and too expensive), and 23" is too small, this round-up is just what you need. We put three screens through the usual paces to find a definitive winner. more |
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| Six 2.5” High-Capacity Notebook Hard Drives |
 | Advanced Format technology makes it possible to build 9.5 mm high 2.5” hard disks with 500 GB per platter. The result is a range of slim and speedy storage giants. more |
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| LAN 102: Network Hardware And Assembly |
 | In today's follow-up to LAN 101: Networking Basics, we discuss network topology, the hardware required for setting up wired and wireless networks, and even show you how to crimp your own 8P8C modular connector! more |
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