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PC Build: SOHO Server $1000 CDN

Monday, September 1st, 2008

Updated the SOHO Server build last week: managed to get 1 TB drives in since Seagate’s price drop.  Anyone who was afraid of Windows Home Server because of the data bug rest assured it’s been fixed.

PC Build: SOHO Server $1000 CDN

PC Build: Home System $1500 CDN

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

Our second “build-a-PC” makeover, this time for $1500.  This one is an all around workhorse that should serve every member of the family.

PC Build: Home System $1500 CDN

PC Build: Gaming PC $3000 CDN

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Another change on our PC Builds: the ultimate $5000 PC has become the $3000 Gaming PC.  Why?  Because that’s all you need to spend to get an incredible gaming machine, that’s why.  Enjoy the expanded format.

PC Build: Gaming PC $3000 CDN

PC Build: SOHO Server $1000 CDN

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

The $1000 SOHO Server has been updated: we scaled back the processor and went crazy on the storage.

PC Build: SOHO Server $1000 CDN

PC Build: Budget System $1000 CDN

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

I’ve changed around the format and nomenclature of our suggested build systems: it’s an easier way to read through and link out to the specific components.

PC Build: Budget System $1000 CDN

Recommended: SOHO/SME Server

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007

We’ve revamped the $4000 CDN Server to a more reasonable $1000 all because of Windows Home Server.

SOHO/SME Server

Recommended: $5000 CDN PC

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

For those with deep pockets we’ve put together our recommended specs for a $5000 CDN PC.  Even if you can’t afford everything it’s nice to have a few top shelf components.

$5000 CDN PC

Recommended: $2000 CDN PC

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

Continuing our recommended computer parts for purchase this week, the $2000 CDN PC has been updated.

$2000 CDN PC

Recommended: $1000 CDN PC

Monday, November 26th, 2007

I’ve finally updated the $1000 CDN PC: this is a complete list to built yourself a PC with the best parts available to fit a one thousand dollar budget.

$1000 CDN PC