Inexpensive PCs as CNC Machine Controllers by Dan Staber
Part I, Utilizing an off the shelf PC as a CNC Controller There are two main groups that can take advantage of today’s low cost PCs as an effective and inexpensive CNC controller. • Retrofits to existing CNC machines with outdated or proprietary controls in need of service. ... Design compromises which are common in low cost PC have an impact on performance. ... Some sources to consider for obtaining such a system are outpost.com and dell.com. ... With the lowest cost PCs there a tradeoff in performance, quality, and reliability.

Useful Information About Workstations by Richard Romando
The term workstation is used concerning a sophisticated stand-alone computer specifically designed for high performance levels in certain tasks like imaging, graphics or computer-aided design. These high end computers are generally equipped with additional features such as a faster processor,... If looking to buy a workstation, keep in mind that you must always buy a system that allows flexibility and room for future growth. ... An economical option for small and medium businesses is the purchase of used or refurbished workstations.

Top 5 AMD Athlon Motherboards by Gary Hendricks
However, selecting a board from the vast range of AMD motherboards out there is certainly a daunting task. Its all too easy to select an incompatible or badly designed motherboard that will cause slow downs or system failures when you set up your new computer. ... Well, if you want extreme performance and screamingly fast speed, then you'll certainly want to get the ASUS A8N-SLI. ... This Socket 754 board is best suited for those on a budget but who still want great performance. ... Run an AMD Athlon 64 processor with DDR400 memory, SATA hard drive, AGP 8X video, built-in audio sound and...

Going Wireless with Your Headphones by John Francis
If you're looking for the latest in wireless headphones for your enjoyment and private listening, whether to TV, stereo, home entertainment such as theater, iTunes or Ipod, you might do well to look at the highly recommended Sennheiser RS 130 wireless headphones. ... The wireless headphones base station has a 900 MHz high performance transmission, also wireless, that delivers a playback that is very impressive in its high fidelity capability. ... He said that the Sennheiser RS 130 wireless headphones lived up to the Sennheiser quality reputation by delivering a high performance sound, as...

Computer Cooling Hardware by Bradley James
PC cooling systems are one of the hottest - and coolest - computer hardware accessories avaliable. Most computers, however, still do not come with a cooling system more advanced than the typical heat sink and cpu fan. Some computers, however, are being sold with liquid cooling systems, such as... Although these new processors all but absolutely require high-end cooling systems, it may not be a bad idea to add an additional cooling system to your 1-3 year old system. ... Here are some popular options if you are looking to add a new cooling system to your computer: - Water cooling system.

Today's Advanced Laptop vs. the Desktop PC by Sam Carlton
The performance, capabilities and performance of laptop computers have for many years been lagging behind the desktop, but all that is changing. Today's advanced laptop computers are noted as having equal capabilities as modern desktop PCs, although there is often a noticeable time delay for the... Thus began the emergence of ever more faster processors, high resolution wide-screen displays, bigger hard drives and multiple external devices. ... Some of the main objectives of advanced laptop manufacturers are power management, performance and compatibility.

Choosing A Reliable Colocation Facility by Robert Deupree
There are no industry standards to designate a good colocation facility, but key areas can help identify one: power, cooling, Internet connection, and service. Good colocation facilities offer reliability through redundancy, maintenance, and service, meaning more uptime for networks and longer... Tier 1 providers create national networks which are dependable and fast but tend to have high latency and poor out-of-network performance. ... High-end colocation facilities regularly maintain cooling systems and monitor temperature, humidity, and power usage for optimum server performance.

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 the S921’s performance pales in comparison to the Dell M1710’s, it has more than enough power to run the latest games at medium to medium-high graphical settings, and it represents a substantial value at $2000 less than the Dell.

Review of Logitech Computer Speakers by Bradley James
When it comes to computer speaker systems, you have a lot of choice. However, there are simply some brands that stand way out in terms of sound quality and dependability, and one of those brands is certainly Logitech. Logitech computer speakers are some of the best on the market, and provide a... Features: -280 watts system power (35.25 watts x 4, plus 39-watt center and 100-watt subwoofer) -PlayStation2, Xbox, and GameCube owners can plug in the Z-5300e using a console adapter -Silver speaker accents and removable black cloth grilles -Conveniently control volume and power with the...

RAID Disk Recovery by Brad Triggs
RAID is short for Redundant Array of Independent (or Inexpensive) Disks, a category of disk drives that employ two or more drives in combination for fault tolerance and performance. RAID disk drives are used frequently on servers and increasingly being employed on personal computers. ... Level 5 provides data stripping at the byte level and also stripe error correction information, which results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance. ... The two most common implementations of the RAID architecture are Levels 4 and 5.