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Linux Distro
Ubuntu Linux comes standard on our systems. Your computer will never need virus protection, be ultra stable, and is ready to download 16,000+ open source programs. These machines come standard with web browsers, mail clients, photo editors, multimedia players, full office suites compatible with Windows and Macs, and much more.
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Microsoft Windows XP
When you've just got to have your Microsoft Windows along with Ubuntu. We will set-up both operating systems on the same hard drive on Notebooks, and on a second hard drive on Desktops (if selected.)
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Case
A larger case allows you to fit more Hard Drives and DVD Drives in your computer. Small Form Factor cases require special half-height expansion cards.
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Motherboard
If the CPU is the brain of your machine, the motherboard is the heart that keeps it alive.
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AMD CPU
How fast the computer works.
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RAM
How much the computer can do at once. 32-Bit Operating Systems do not support more than 3GB of RAM.
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Hard Drive
How many photos, videos, songs, and documents the computer can store.
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Graphics Card
For enhanced 3D acceleration required by today's 3D games. (The 8800 Series requires at least a 500watt power supply)
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DVD Drive
What you use to play music CDs, watch DVD movies, and back-up data to writable disks.
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Card Reader and/or Floppy
For removable MMC, SD, Memory Stick, Compact Flash, or Floppies.
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Network Connection
How your computer connects with the outside world.
Dial-up modems for Linux users are not well supported. If you choose to have Linux installed as either a single or dual-boot option, please select the Linux Compatible 56k Hardware Modem option to have the proper equipment installed and configured.
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Wireless Networking
Connect to wireless hot-spots or your wireless home network.
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Keyboard and Mouse
Keyboard and Mouse
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Monitor
A larger monitor allows you to see more of what you are working on at once.
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Speakers
Dedicated speakers with a subwoofer make music and movies sound better than your TV.
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Printer
Sometimes you still need a good ole' fashioned hard-copy of your important documents.
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USB Flash Drive
Faster than a floppy, more secure than a CD. Take your data on the go.
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Surge Protector
Protect yourself from power spikes, or use the UPS to give yourself some time during a blackout to save and shut down safely. We recommend to replace these every 2 1/2 to 3 years.
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Security Software
Linux does not need virus, malware, or spyware protection. Surf safe without the need for expensive yearly software. Our Windows Protection Suite includes: Avast virus protection and Spy Bot Search and Destroy. These two products will keep you safe and your wallet heavier.
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Included Software
If you choose Windows we include a suite of free software to get you going. We include: Open Office (word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, drawing, math) and FireFox web browser. With the addition of our Security suite, you have everything you need to get to work and get online safely.
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Optional Software
Non-Free software that many users may find essential for home-office/small-business applications. Bare in mind that our systems do come standard with OpenOffice, a free alternative to the Microsoft Office suite.
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Warranty - Desktop
We give a 3-year parts warranty Standard on all Desktops we build. Additional years of technical support can be purchased now.
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Processing
Want it faster? Add Priority Processing and we'll whip our techs a little harder.
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Comments or Specific instructions about your build
Want a specific partitioning scheme or raid setup? Let us know here.
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