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The Asus ENGTX280 TOP (HTDP/1G/A) is an enthusiast-level graphics card based on NVIDIA's 10th generation of GeForce GPUs (graphics processing units). According to Asus, this overclocked model offers a 12 per cent performance boost over the standard GTX 280 board, which currently sports the most powerful GPU on the market. This places the ENGTX280 TOP (HTDP/1G/A) at the upper-end of the 3-D food chain. However, at $699, it is perhaps a little overpriced when compared to some of its inferior competitors. Nevertheless, if you're a hardcore gamer requiring the best performance that money can buy, you definitely won't be disappointed.

Ah, the joy of summer storms. A recent one involving a flooded basement (a torrential downpour traveled down a chipmunk burrow that led to an otherwise enclosed basement window with a broken windowpane) and several staccato blackouts sent one of my neighbor's computers, as well as one of my own, to their eternal rest.

Putting together an entire PC isn't as scary as it sounds -- and it's well worth the hassle. We've put together a simple guide to assembling a PC in seven steps.

Much like this year's Boston Celtics basketball team, the Dell XPS 730 is composed of three key elements (the superstars, if you will) and a bunch of good all-round components (the role players). This should make it a prime contender for any user who wants serious processing and above-average game-playing ability.

Promising up to 40% better performance over its last generation and Hybrid SLI support, Nvidia added seven new mobile GPUs to its notebook lineup this morning. Launching at Computex 2008 in Taipei, the 65nm GeForce 9M series puts the following seven processors at the peak of Nvidia's burgeoning mobile GPU family.

Asustek Computer plans to bring Wii-like wireless gaming to PCs with the Eee Stick, two controllers that use motion sensors so people can bowl, slash swords, and play other games on a PC.

Microsoft's having a tough year with reboots. First it was a reboot ad infinitum in February, brought on by a flawed update to Windows Vista. Now the same thing's happening to some users who have updated to Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3).

The GPU (graphics processing unit) is undoubtedly the most important component in a gamer's PC. If you're serious about gaming, you'll need a high-end card that can handle all the latest DirectX 10 features, blistering frame rates and maxed-out resolutions that modern games demand. To help you decide which graphics card to buy, we've compiled a shortlist of our Top 5 reviews in the high-to-mid range spectrum. Click on the links to read more about each model.

The Gigabyte GeForce 9800 GTX (GV-NX98X512H-B) is a high-end graphics card featuring NVIDIA's latest 9 series GPU. With an RRP of $499, it can be viewed as a semi-affordable alternative to its 9800GX2-flavoured cousins (such as the Asus EN9800GX2). However, those who are willing to step outside the NVIDIA camp may want to consider ATI's Radeon HD3870 X2 instead. This twin-GPU card offers a superior performance for a slightly higher premium, and represents the better buy.

Installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 sends some PCs into an endless series of reboots, according to posts to a Microsoft support forum.

Whether your PC is truly ailing or has a classic case of hypochondria, we have 18 simple, free ways to ensure your Windows XP or Vista system is raring to go.