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est:
Nice links so far. I especially like the Silent PC one. Saw it (or some site like it) ages ago but lost track of it.
Another good review site is http://www.behardware.com. It has one of the best monitor sections I've found yet. (If someone knows one better, please share!).
Roots:
Just a little tip for every one who is new, and even some of the vet's of pc repair don't do this. [also it doesn't fall under posting links :p but I thought some people would like to know this stuff!]
DISCAHRGE BE FOR YOU TOUCH ANYTHING! I don't know how manny ram chips I have seen wasted because some one didn't ground them selfs... A grounding strap helps too, kind of like a roach clips with with a wire comeing off it that hooks on a strap you can wear on your wrist, you clip it to the case. If you don't happen to have one, touching the case is better then nothing.
I have to say nothing worse then getting home your brand spanking new parts, then you go to install them and in the process you fry them from static shock.
Also make sure the power suply is off, unpluged, and discharged as well, I know with some of the btx mobo's they have a led that lets you know if there is some current going thew the mobo
Another good tip I can say is, when it come to trouble shooting, do what you think would be the stupidest fix first [ie the pc will not turn on, make sure it is plugged in!]
Anyhow some people may be like "Oh that is just too stupid.... Everyone should know that!" Well some people may not be the supper tech god you are I am just trying to help with a few basics... Plus no one likes getting zaped from a power suply... I have had it happen, not fun my arm was numb for an hour and I was the laughing stock of the lan party.
not_inspired:
for anyone needing a linux crash cource especially in Ubuntu look at these
https://help.ubuntu.com/community
http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu_dapper
Rizzo:
I thought it might be useful to add an NZ link just in case any Kiwis come in here. A little regionally specific but it might just prove to be useful.
www.pricespy.co.nz
Absolutely brilliant site with all the latest prices and parts plus plenty of different retailers to buy from.
Never ever use supercheapPC. They're absolutely terrible.
TheCourtJester:
www.guru3d.com
It is t3h uber
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