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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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Microsoft Windows Vista
In order to take advantage of DirectX 10 and play the latest games, especially those with the "Windows Live" logo, you're going to need this. As with the other operating systems, this one can be installed alongside as a dual or triple boot option. We recommend at least 1GB of RAM for Vista Basic and 2-4GB of RAM for all other Vista options!
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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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Power Supply
Just your typical 110v to 12v power converter. This is the part you plug into the wall socket. (High-end video cards need more powerful power supplies)
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Extra Case Fans
For additional cooling and airflow.
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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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Intel CPU - Desktop
Over-all Speed of a Computer
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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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Hard Drive - Two
When you just can't seem to find enough room on one...
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Hard Drive - Three
When two just wont do...
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Hard Drive - Four
For the ultimate in storage.
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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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Second Graphics Card (SLI Configuration)
For the ultimate in gaming performance, we're proud to announce the ability to add a second graphics card to your computer. With a second graphics card installed, each card will need to only do half the work and will have twice the capability. This will result in higher frame rates, better quality, and longer card life. For compatibility reasons, secondary graphics cards must be the same model as the primary graphics card.
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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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DVD Drive - Two
A second DVD drive you can be watching a movie while burning a CD, or copy a CD without copying it to the Hard Drive first.
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FMJ Card Reader and/or Floppy
For removable MMC, SD, Memory Stick, Compact Flash, or Floppies.
If you have chosen to have a fourth hard drive installed, this option is not available. The fourth hard drive takes up the card reader/floppy bay.
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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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