Building a Cheap Gaming Computer: Tips to Save Money by Julien David
Are you building a gaming computer on a tight budget? Want ideas on how to save some cash? The following tips will help you build your gaming system for less. Reuse Your Old Parts A good way to save money on your new computer is to reuse old parts where possible. ... In some cases you might even be able to keep your old graphics card and sound card, leaving you with only the core components to replace, the CPU, motherboard, RAM, and hard drive. ... Components such as the monitor, keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, CD-ROM drive, and computer case are good candidates for reuse.

5 Reasons Why You Need a Wireless Network by Cassandra Stinchcombe
As far as I'm concerned, wireless networks are one of the best inventions in history -- they really are the best thing since sliced bread. I mean, really, bread is easy enough to cut yourself, but have you ever tried to wire up a network? So, in the spirit of spreading the word, I'm going to... With wireless networking, well, you can even take your computer outside, if you want to! ... You might have seen an option in your favourite game to play over a LAN. ... Well, wireless networks are LANs, which means that your whole family can play that game together -- without needing the computers...

Choosing The Right Notebook - A Buyers Guide by Harry Love
Notebooks – Finding the Right System to Meet Your Needs A computer is a major purchase and should not be taken lightly, especially if you are purchasing a notebook computer. There are a number of factors that need to be considered before you even get to the store to take a look at what is... There are many games that will tell you the type and size of card necessary for play check out the requirements before purchasing your notebook. ... The better the graphics card, the better the rendering. ... If you are plan on gaming with your Notebook, you will definitely want to pay attention to...

The Advantages of Building your own Gaming PC by Jordan Hall
As has already been established, custom gaming computer systems can offer wonderful performance numbers and sleek styling, but they can often be cost-prohibitive. Furthermore, even non-custom computer systems can represent more than you are looking to spend, and the component quality is not... As stated previously, the current standard in terms of graphics card interface is PCI Express as it allows for the greatest transfer speed between card and motherboard. ... However, determining which video card configuration you plan on using will ultimately decide which motherboard, computer case,...

When to Buy Guide - A Guide on When to Purchase a New Computer by Tom Wardrop
A complete guide to buying a computer... Note: This is guide targeted at beginners and intermediate computer users and buyers. These are my views and opinions only. Please use the information as reference only. Many people may wonder when the best time to build a computer is. ... * If there is (for example) a new high-end Nvidia graphics card coming out and you want a high-end ATI graphics card for example, then wait till the Nvidia card comes out because then ATI will most likely be forced to drop the prices of there high-end card.

Reasons to Start a Wireless Network by Lee Asher
As far as I'm concerned, wireless networks would have to rank as one of the best inventions in history. They really are the best thing since sliced bread. I mean, really, bread is easy enough to cut yourself, but have you ever tried to wire up a network? ... You might have seen an option in your favourite game to play over a LAN. ... Well, wireless networks are LANs, which means that your whole family can play that game together -- without needing the computers to be anywhere near each other. ... With wireless networking, well, you can even take your computer outside, if you want to!

Get Ahead When You Build Your Own Computer by Phil Moyers
If you’ve been kicking around the idea of building your own computer, it actually isn’t a bad idea. It’s easier than you might think, and you can probably come out with a system that gives you more kick for your money, than you’d see in retail, or those made-to-order places. ... You could have a Creative sound card and a video card made by ATI or nVidia; the price difference is negligible, and we’re dealing with quality and performance standards that dwarf any no-name components they put in store bought systems, so they can keep their costs down.

Java Online Games by Michael Colucci
After Shockwave, Java is the most popular tool for developing free online games. It is a popular programming language which was developed by James Gosling during the 1990s. It is somewhat related to C++ but is much more simple, and is an object oriented language. ... Everything from fantasy sports to card games are available. ... Gosling and his colleagues wanted to produce a system that could be used on various platforms, from computer to handheld devices. ... Reviews are even featured where users can post their thoughts about the quality of the game.

The Story Behind OpenSimcity by Brett Hull
I've always liked to play SimCity since I was little. I used to play the version for Super Nintendo for hours then and then. That version was really cool. It had 4 seasons (winter, spring, summer and autumn) and many landscapes, scenarios to choose between. ... The game also required a new high-end computer with more than a GB of RAM, a high-end graphic card with at least 128MB an Athlon2500XP or a with Pentium 2,5GHZ to be able to play (but even that was not). ... Personally, I love good graphics, but not when I have to buy a better computer to be able to use it, when I can experience...

Are Gaming Laptops Worth the Price of Admission? by Jordan Hall
For years, the idea of a proper gaming computer has conjured up the image of a hulking desktop system, one that towers over the player and hums with the sound of the fans required to cool its powerful components. Notebook computers were always seen as the “little brothers” of their desktop... While it may not be as convenient as gaming on a dedicated desktop computer, it is now possible to enjoy the latest computer game releases on a portable system. ... By the time you factor in a computer case, monitor, keyboard and mouse, speakers, printer, and other peripherals, a standard-size desktop...