Build a $1500 Powerful Gaming PC Today that’s Ready to be Upgraded Tomorrow
When I started working on this new version of the $1500 Gaming PC, I had two goals in mind and I’ve achieved both in this build. Read on for details.
Build a $1500 Powerful Gaming PC Today that’s Ready to be Upgraded Tomorrow
When I started working on this new version of the $1500 Gaming PC, I had two goals in mind and I’ve achieved both in this build. Read on for details.
Hardware Revolution: Now optimized for Iphone, Android Devices, etc.
As promised on the launch of Hardware Revolution 3.0 last Monday, today I’m thrilled to announce that Hardware Revolution now offers an optimized version when you visit us from an Iphone, an Android device and many other mobile devices (Blackberry, etc.). Read on for more details!
Quick Updates to the $500 and $600 Gaming PCs
I took some time yesterday night and today to do some quick updates to the parts featured in the $500 and $600 Gaming PC. Read on to learn the details!
Quick Updates to the $400 Gaming PC and to the Web PC
I took some time yesterday night and today to do some quick updates to the parts featured in the $400 Gaming PC and the Web PC. Read on to learn the details!
Welcome to Hardware Revolution 3.0!
It’s my pleasure to welcome you to Hardware Revolution version 3.0. This version is hosted on a new server, features a new design and much more. Read more to see what else is new!
The Best Hard Drives and SSDs For Your Money: Summer 2010
Featuring the new Samsung Spinpoint F4 hard drive, the latest SSDs and a simple guide to understand RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10. Enjoy!
The Best CPUs For Your Money: Summer 2010
It’s time for the summer edition of The Best CPUs For Your Money.
While I recommend the processors that offer the best performance at various given price points, I also talk about the speed boost on AMD’s Athlon II X2, X3 and X4 line-up, their new Phenom II X6 processors as well as Intel’s new i5-760 and i7-970.
In this article, you will also find out what to expect from both AMD and Intel in the close future. Enjoy!
The Best Computer Cases For Your Money: Featuring 114 Cases!
Your Computer Case is what will protect your fragile PC parts and keep them cool. It is also what will be what other people will see when they see your computer.
When it comes to having a PC that looks outstanding or that blends with the room/office/etc., the Computer Case is the one part that will make the biggest difference and will allow you to showcase or hide your PC, as you prefer. This is one of the reason why building your own PC rocks, because you get to choose what it looks like.
Of course, I realize that we all have different tastes and preferences when it comes to the look of our own personal PC case, which is why you’ll see nothing short of 114 computer cases featured in this article, which is filled with pictures, so you can see which cases picks your interest.
The Best Video Cards For Your Money: August 2010
While there were no new video cards that were released in July (The Geforce GTX 460 was officially released at the end of June), this month remains an exciting one as we’re seeing price cuts all over the place.
Even more exciting with the return of the Radeon HD 4870 at an amazing price point.
Read on to see what are The Best Video Cards For Your Money for the month of August 2010. Enjoy!
$1250 Gaming PC: How does two Geforce GTX 460 1GB in SLI sound to you?
No, I’m not kidding: This version of the $1250 does indeed feature two Geforce GTX 460 1GB in SLI, bringing a major upgrade in performance compared to the Radeon HD 5870 featured in the previous edition of this build.
Of course, this is not the only upgrade in this new version, read on to see what else changed!
$1000 Gaming PC: Crossfire and RAID 0 for top-notch performance!
How do you improve the performance of already great powerful parts? Simple enough: Put two of them in a pair! That’s what I did here, with two Radeon HD 5770 in Crossfire and two Samsung F3 500GB in RAID 0.
This updated version brings a performance boost (I feel like a broken record, but that’s a good thing considering what I’m talking about here!), higher storage capacity, along with improved sound quality and more. Enjoy!
$850 Gaming PC: Time for a Major CPU Upgrade!
The title isn’t lying: This $850 Gaming Build has received a major CPU upgrade compared to the previous version. Read on to see what’s inside this build!
$700 Gaming PC: Featuring a 3.0GHz Quad-Core CPU and a Powerful Nvidia GPU
Every update to the Gaming PCs so far brought more performance and this update is no exception, with a faster CPU and Video Card, among other things, compared to the previous version of the $700 Gaming PC. Enjoy!
$600 Gaming PC: Say Hello to a Special 3.2GHz CPU with a lot of potential!
With this updated version of the $600 Gaming PC, you get enhanced performance out of the box compared to the previous edition, with potential for even more 
$500 Gaming PC: 3.0GHz CPU, DirectX 11 GPU, Samsung F3 HD and more!
It’s time for an update to one of your favorite articles: The $500 Gaming PC. This update brings in several performance upgrades, make sure to have a look at it! Enjoy!
$400 Gaming PC: Now with even more bang for your buck!
Here’s the latest version of the $400 Budget Gaming Computer. Compared to the previous version, it brings significant performance improvements. Enjoy!
HTPC Builds: $500 vs $1000 vs $1500: Which one is the best for you?
In the last few weeks, I updated the $500, $1000 and $1500 HTPC Builds. Besides their different budgets, each of these builds are specialized for specific uses, in order to make them as efficient as possible.
Here’s a comparison of each build, to help you figure out which one is best adapted to your needs.
$1500 HTPC: Blazing Video Converting Performance
With a 4 cores/8 threads Intel Core i7 processor to blaze through your video conversions. Gaming? Not a problem with the right video card.
While this build was primarily designed to be an HTPC (Home Theater PC), it can easily be upgraded to become a top-notch LAN Gaming PC, simply by picking the appropriate video card. The rest of the build is ready for either an HTPC-only usage or an hybrid HTPC / Gaming PC usage.
This builds supports every single dedicated video card, except for the Radeon 5970.
Find out how this enhanced $1000 HTPC can also be a top-notch LAN Gaming PC
For a long time, you’ve been asking for a small, portable gaming PC, that you could easily bring to a LAN party. This is it.
While this build was primarily designed to be an HTPC (Home Theater PC), it can easily be upgraded to become a top-notch LAN Gaming PC, simply by adding an appropriate video card and upgrading the power supply to accommodate the power requirements of the dedicated video card. The rest of the build is ready for either an HTPC-only usage or an hybrid HTPC / Gaming PC usage. Enjoy!
75 Parts to Build Your Custom $500 HTPC
Capable of 1080p playback while sipping power, this HTPC is based on the Intel Atom + Nvidia ION platform.
With nothing short of 75 recommended parts, alternatives and accessories, this template allows you to customize your $500 HTPC to your tastes. Enjoy!
My Workstation: Final Specifications, Details, Etc.
Nearly three weeks ago, I announced that I was raising funds for Hardware Revolution’s new Workstation, in order to replace my laptop that’s barely in working order now.
Today, I’m happy to announce the final specifications for that Workstation, after spending the last two weeks comparing possible specifications and prices.
Hardware Revolution: Questions and Answers #7
Every two weeks or so, Mathieu from Hardware Revolution goes through his email inbox, previous comments and answers five of the best questions left by you, the readers, on Computer Builds, the Best PC Parts and more.
Got a question? Post it in the comments below this post.
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