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Thecus N5500

Thecus' N5500 is, like all of Thecus' lines, best suited to the professional user who doesn't mind tweaking the unit to get the most out of it.

Seagate Barracuda XT

The Barracuda XT is a 7200rpm 3.5-inch desktop drive featuring 2TB of storage capacity and a fast Serial ATA (SATA) 6Gb/second interface.

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Reviews

  • Microsoft Windows 7 (Home Premium)

    Windows 7 is more than what Vista should have been — it's where Microsoft needed to go. How much damage Vista did and whether Windows 7 is enough for people to finally abandon Windows XP are questions that nobody has the answers to right now.

  • Microsoft Windows 7 (Professional)

    Windows 7 looks like the operating system that we've all been waiting for. Despite its imperfections, it shows a lot of promise for the future while presenting a stable platform that can compete comfortably with OS X.

  • AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition

    While the higher power consumption is a slight concern, the X4 955 proves that AMD is back in the performance game and ready to play hard ball. Bring on the next generation.

  • Thecus N7700

    The N7700 is one heck of a NAS box if you need something to take seven drives and have nowhere to put a rack mount unit.

  • Microsoft Windows 7 (Ultimate)

    Windows 7 looks like the operating system that we've all been waiting for. Despite its imperfections, it shows a lot of promise for the future while presenting a stable platform that can compete comfortably with OS X.

  • Wacom Intuos4

    With a beautiful and more functional new design, Wacom's Intuos4 tablet demonstrates that a lack of competition doesn't necessarily keep you from innovating.

  • Apple Mac Pro (2009)

    Apple's new eight-core Mac Pro demonstrates marked improvements over the older model in high-intensity digital media and multitasking scenarios.

  • Apple Mac Mini (2009)

    Apple's newest Mac Mini is set to be a hit, being both small and powerful. We suspect that if Apple had managed to squeeze Blu-ray support in there, it would take a large chunk of the home theatre PC market.

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Features

  • What equipment is used to connect to a network?

    We look into the sort of equipment or infrastructure that you may find being used to create a home network.

  • Under the hood of Apple's new MacBooks

    A redesigned MacBook Pro and MacBook Air were introduced at today's Apple event, as well as a new cheaper MacBook. Here's our take on what the new developments mean for you.

  • Centrino 2: What's in the Intel sequel?

    Centrino is dead — it's official. But don't worry. On 14 July, Intel will launch Centrino 2 — codenamed 'Montevina' — to stave off competition from AMD, and to cement its place as the world's number one choice for laptops.

  • Desktop shopping checklist

    Home PCs still have their place in the sun, thanks to falling prices and ease of upgradeability.

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  • Eee PC maker Asus goes gadget

    Taiwanese company, Asus, finds itself smack in the middle of a transition from components maker to serious contender in PCs and accessories. Could Asus be an Acer in the making?

  • Intel's new Core i7, Core i5 desktop chips bring faster CPUs to the mainstream

    Intel's new Core i5 and i7 CPUs, released today, look to bring performance to the masses just in time for Microsoft's Windows 7 launch.

  • What to expect in Windows 7 RC

    In this hands on, the Windows 7 Release Candidate continues to impress with big new features, improvements to old ones, and a longer trial period despite dropping native Bluetooth support.

  • BMW designer takes a stab at the desktop

    While not quite as revolutionary as Asus' modular PC concept from a few years back, BMW DesignworksUSA's Level 10 case for Thermaltake is a far cry from any other desktop chassis we've seen recently.

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DIYs and How-to

  • Speed up Vista

    Whether you upgrade an older PC to Windows Vista or have bought a new PC with Vista installed, you might think the operating system doesn't run as quickly as it should.

  • Build the ultimate quiet PC

    A noisy PC can drive you to distraction. Use our guide to discover the main causes of unwanted computer noise and build yourself the ultimate quiet PC!

  • How to clean up your laptop

    In this project, we'll show you how to get inside and clean the guts of your laptop, and how to keep it looking spiffy on the outside, too.

  • DIY: Desktop buying guide

    What you need to know -- from finding the type of PC that fits your lifestyle to catching up on all of the latest trends.

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Downloads

  • FlashRecall

    Remind yourself not to forget your plugged in flash drive when you shutdown Windows.

  • Fresh Diagnose

    Scan your system for report on existing software and hardware.

  • ASTRA - Advanced Sysinfo Tool

    Perform computer configuration analysis on your computer hardware and generate reports.

  • Smart System Informer

    Gather information data about installed hardware and software on your PC.

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The Explain Series

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