| System Builder Marathon, Dec. 2011: $1200 Enthusiast PC |
 | We mix things up with a $1200 budget, a brutally powerful Radeon HD 6950 CrossFire combo, and AMD's new FX processor in the final mid-range System Builder Marathon PC of 2011. The results are predictable in some ways, but surprising in others. more |
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| System Builder Marathon, Dec. 2011: $2400 Performance PC |
 | Lessons learned over the past two quarters have helped us build one of our fastest PCs yet. But is it really worth the extra $400 over the previous high-end System Builder Marathon PC? The benchmarks will answer that question. more |
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| Tom's Hardware's 2011 Gift Guide: Part 2, Last-Minute Extras |
 | Welcome to Part 2 of Tom's Hardware's 2011 Holiday Gift Guide. This second installment is geared toward the folks who want to buy components that stand alone as respectable gifts--call them the add-ons to go with the complete machines we built last week. more |
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| SSD Performance In The Office: Nine Applications Benchmarked |
 | A number of metrics are used to quantify storage performance. If you're a regular Joe, you have to be wondering how such dry terminology can apply to office work. Rather than telling you, we're going to dissect several routine computing tasks. more |
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| Power Supply 101: A Reference Of Specifications |
 | Today's article contains everything you've ever wanted to know about PC power supply specifications. Form factor dimensions, cable end pinouts, voltage/amp/watt specifications, and even compatibility issues are covered in this comprehensive reference! more |
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