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Common Mistakes When Building A Computer

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:July 23, 2020

Building your own desktop computer has had a surge in popularity recently. It’s a great project and fairly doable IF you follow certain protocols AND do thorough research BEFORE you make the attempt. We get “self builds” in for repair regularly because they didn’t work after assembly. It can be something simple like plugging in a cable wrong, installing unsupported RAM (specifically AMD systems), or it could be a worst-case scenario of shorting out the motherboard and processor. In this article we will spotlight some common mistakes made and how to avoid them! Getting incompatible hardware - This is one…

Why Does My Computer Get Hot?

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:July 14, 2017

A common issue that many computers suffer from is overheating. As mobile computers are getting slimmer, there is less room for cooling fans or even just air to circulate. With desktop computers, more powerful processors and huge video cards are generating more heat inside the cases. In this article we will explain just why your computer overheats, and outline ways to combat it!

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The Desktop PC – Still Relevant?

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:November 11, 2016

As the technological world of computers skews more and more toward mobile, and everything is getting smaller and smaller, the questions arises – is the desktop PC still relevant? The short answer is a resounding YES. In this article we will elaborate as to why.

Even though more and more people are moving from the desktop to their laptops, or even tablets or smartphones, a traditional desktop computer is still arguably a great choice as a secondary computing device today. Some of the reasons to buy a desktop today range from cost to performance ratio, upgrade-ability, to more productivity considerations. Check out these items:

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