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By Samuel Brown Baker II
design by Ethan O'Brien
Just because you're a game lover, doesn't necessarily mean you are a computer expert. Is there really anything wrong with just wanting install the game, and play? A long time ago, before the onerous operating systems of today, you could do just that. Now, 3D accelerators, sound cards, external hard drives, and the like have forced fun-loving gamers to be technical wizards.
GameSpot's Hardware Primer complements the PC Workshop and explains each and every component in your system. Even experts can be baffled by the seemingly endless lists of specs manufacturers and retailers spew out in an effort to sell a product.
This is not a troubleshooting site. We encourage feedback and will answer your questions from time to time, but we can't get to you all. For technical support, the best thing to do is contact the game's publisher or your PC vendor for proper assistance.
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Part One: The Hard Drive
This month, Sam Baker pulls out the hard drive and looks at it from the ground up. Find out what all those specs really mean and what to look for when you go on your quest for the perfect storage device.
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Part Two: Monitors
It's one of the primary components in your PC. In fact, you're looking at it right now. A monitor should be almost invisible - and certainly ignored. Like most components, monitors are immersed in a sea of jargon, making choosing difficult. Sam Baker helps you navigate the number and make the right.
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