*READ FIRST* Hardware Stickies Index

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To eliminate stickied threads & tutorials from cluttering the top of the Hardware forums, We have set up this Tutorial Index to make things easier.

Last Updated: 3.30.08


Building, Buying, & Upgrading PC Tutorials

Building a Computer

• A Computer Building Guide - Elbatrop1
• An Extensive Guide: Maximizing Performance, Minimizing Budget - Sora
• Guide to building your own rig (with pics) - cyrax
• How to buy/what to look for when buying a computer or new part. - Static_11
• Recomended Builds - Jumping_Bean514
• Recommended PC Components - b1gapl

Graphics Cards

• Graphics card Rankings - Sora
• Video card Power requirements - Ste

Memory

• Basic Guide to RAM - Elbatrop1

Misc

• The Techies' Bible - vernong1992
• The Truth About Processor Performance (a.k.a AMD GHz vs. Intel GHz) - nitestick
• http://www.tech-forums.net/pc/f76/co...-myths-170388/ - nOcLuE98
• CPU Speed Changing? Speedstep and Cool and Quiet Technology Explained - vernong1992

Power Supply's

• About Power Supplys - TriEclipse
• In Depth PSU Guide - K M A N
• Power supply Quality guide - Ste

Thermal Compounds

• The Battle of the Thermal Compunds - b1gapl
• Thermal Compound Application & Removal Video - Trifid

Overclocking, Case Modding & Tweaking Tutorials

• 7900/7950 GT Voltmod Guide - Apokalipse
• Basic guide to overclocking - Kangaroo
• How To Sleeve Your Cables And Wires 101 - turboFX55
• Introductory Guide to Watercooling - Nubius
• Temperature Guide - PZEROFGH

Hardware Troubleshooting Tutorials

• 137gb barrier - nitestick
• Helpful Canned Speeches - Ste
• How to find out what kind of Hardware you have - Elbatrop1
• How to measure your power supply rails - CrazeD
• How to Reset Your CMOS - SHAWN
• POST Troubleshooting Guide - SYL\X/3K
• Troubleshooting Random Reboots - Elbatrop1

Other Fun Threads

• Case Gallery - show your handiwork
• Rate the Wire Management Above You!
• The Tech Forums Official 3DMark06 Top List
• What are your system specs?