Latest PC Upgrades How-To
- 01 November 2012
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How-Tos: Quieten your PC for £70
We show you how to make your PC quieter by installing new fans, soundproofing material and anti-vibration feet
- 25 October 2012
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How-Tos: How to watch Microsoft Windows 8 launch live
Microsoft is preparing to launch its latest operating system so here's how to get live coverage of the Windows 8 event.
- 23 August 2012
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How-Tos: Problem with hard drive in new PC case
When a reader moved his PC to a new chassis, everything seemed to be fine. Then he started receiving hard drive error messages. Our Helproom Editor suggested checking the SATA cables and connectors, as well checking the motherboard.
- 30 July 2012
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How-Tos: Problem with hard drive enclosure
Our Helproom Editor explains how to spot problems when putting an old hard drive into a new caddy to make an external hard disk.
- 23 July 2012
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How-Tos: Fix a noisy graphics card
If your PC or laptop's graphics card is making a lot of noise, it may be bad news for the card, or just part of it. Our Helproom Editor explains how to repair a graphics card, and why it may be worth simply replacing it.
- 27 June 2012
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How-Tos: How to upgrade your laptop hard disk to an SSD
Swap out the old hard disk in your laptop for a speedy SSD and you'll get more than quicker boot times. Your data will be safer, your laptop will be quieter and you might even see longer battery life. Priced have dropped massively in the last couple of years: now's the time to upgrade.
- 29 May 2012
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How-Tos: Can I use a PCI Express x1 slot for a graphics card?
You can add a second display to a PC by fitting a graphics card to a PCI Express x1 slot: just don't expect great performance. Our Helproom Editor explains.
- 28 May 2012
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How-Tos: PC fan getting louder
Here's what to do if your PC's cooling fan has suddenly become a lot louder.
- 18 April 2012
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How-Tos: How to install Windows 7 with a USB flash drive
A complete guide on installing Microsoft Windows 7 from a humble USB drive, with a extra trick.
- 23 February 2012
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How-Tos: How to build a compact, energy-efficient PC
We show you how to put together a space-saving, energy-efficient PC for home or office use - UPDATED: 23rd Feb 2012
- 08 November 2011
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How-Tos: Help! My PC can see only 3GB of RAM, 8GB is installed
When a reader complained that his PC could utilise only 3.25GB of the 8GB RAM he's installed, our Helproom Expert was quick to diagnose the problem: a 32bit version of Windows 7.
- 31 October 2011
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How-Tos: How to add RAM to speed up your PC
Adding more memory to your PC is one of the most cost-effective means of boosting its performance. PC Advisor looks at how to choose the right RAM and avoid installation issues.
- 14 October 2011
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How-Tos: How to install a new graphics card in an old PC
One reader wanted to install a graphics card in the spare PCI Express x16 slot in his PC. Our Helproom Expert explained the options.
- 12 October 2011
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How-Tos: How to build a compact gaming PC
We show you how to construct a space-saving gaming PC including an nVidia GTX 570 graphics card for unbeatable performance. UPDATED: 23rd Feb 2012
- 06 October 2011
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How-Tos: How to solve memory compatibility or timing issues
If every time you boot your PC you see the dreaded Blue Screen of Death, you need our Helproom Expert's advice.
- 04 October 2011
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How-Tos: How to choose components when building a PC
You are going to build a PC. How do you know if PC components will work together? PC Advisor's Helproom Expert explains.
- 07 September 2011
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How-Tos: Can you use a PCI Express card in a PCI card slot?
QUESTION I have a Dell Dimension 2400 PC running Windows XP SP3. Can I use a TP-Link TL-WN781ND PCI Express card in its PCI slots? Jim Melvin
- 01 September 2011
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How-Tos: Upgrade a PC to make it fast, stable and secure
Get your hands dirty, and you can get a lot more from your PC hardware. We look at how to tweak a processor, install a faster CPU, switch to a more powerful graphics card or cool things down for improved efficiency.
- 24 August 2011
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How-Tos: How to upgrade a PC's motherboard
If you want to keep your PC current, sooner or later you'll have to replace its motherboard. PC Advisor explains how to relieve the pain of that process.
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How-Tos: How to upgrade a PC's processor
Upgrading a desktop processor might sound intimidating, but it's an easier (and cheaper) way to boost your PC's speed than you think. PC Advisor explains how to upgrade your PC's processor.
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