CustomComputerRepair.net

Des Moines, Iowa

CustomComputerRepair@mediacombb.net

Hours: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday-Friday

515-331-6523

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Comprehensive Sites

• 8 Dimensional - Links to many hardware reviews, particularly video cards.
• AnandTech - Anand Shimpi's hardware tech page. CPU and motherboard reviews. CPU, motherboard, and overclocking surveys. Overclocking guide.
• Ars Technica - News, reviews, and good technical articles on PC hardware.
• Bit Technologies - Hardware news, articles, and mods.
• Computer Information Center - Guide to computer resources on the internet.
• Elite Bastards - Hardware news and reviews.
• Hard OCP - Kyle Bennett's news and review site. Video card, CPU, and motherboard reviews, news, and articles.
• Hardware Secrets - Very nice articles, reviews, and tutorials on today's computer hardware.
• Hexus - Hardware news, reviews, and articles.
• iXBT Labs - PC hardware news and reviews (formerly Digit Life).
• Legit Reviews - Hardware news and reviews.
• Mad Shrimps - Hardware news, articles, and how-tos.
• NV News - Hardware news and reviews concetrating on NVidia-based video cards.
• Open Directory - Very large set of links to hardware manufacturers and hardware-oriented websites.
• The PC Guide - Excellent technical reference tool. Tons of details on various hardware components. Contains a procedure guide for installing and configuring various components as well as an extensive troubleshooting index.
  • Topic Index - Overall view of the inner pages of The PC Guide .
  • No Frames Topic Index - Frameless overall view of the pages on The PC Guide .
• Real World Technologies - News and indepth information on various PC hardware components.
• Sharky Extreme - Hardware news, reviews, and previews.
• Slashdot.org - News for nerds.
• Tech PowerUp! - PC news, reviews, and hardware spec databases.
• The Tech Report - The scoop on PC hardware, software, and toys.
• Tom's Hardware Guide - Tom Pabst's hardware page. Motherboard and CPU reviews. Chipsets and RAM information. Hard drive and video card information.
• Trish's Escape From Hardware Hell - List of links to many hardware sites.
• Trusted Reviews - Hardware news and reviews.
• Tweak Town - News, reviews, and articles.
• Virtual Zone - Hardware news and reviews.
• XBit Labs - Hardware news and reviews.

General Hardware

• 5 Star Support - Free technical help from volunteers.
• A True Review - Hardware news and reviews.
• About.com: Computing and Tech Page - Hardware articles and numerous links to hardware pages.
• ABX Zone - Hardware news and forums.
• Accelenation - PC hardware news and reviews.
• Ace's Hardware - Articles on the PC industry; mostly focusing on CPUs.
• Amazing Techs - PC tech support forums focusing on Windows and the Internet.
• AMD 3D - Hardware news, reviews, and links to FAQs.
• Answer Bag - User submitted answers to common questions about computer hardware.
• APH Networks - Hardware news, reviews, and tutorials.
• Ascully - Movie and video game news and reviews, with some computer hardware.
• ASE Labs - Hardware news and reviews.
• Azoos.com - Search engine with links to dozens of hardware sites.
• Bonafide Reviews - Hardware and video game news, reviews, and articles.
• Boot Daily - PC hardware and game reviews.
• Broken Pixel - Hardware news and reviews.
• Build Gaming Computers - Advice and tips on selecting parts for a home-built computer.
• Burnout PC - Hardware news and articles.
• Cheapskate Vid Cooler - Site with a large list of hardware links and some info on cooling video cards.
• A Complete Illustrated Guide to PC Hardware - Very thorough overview of PC hardware components.
• Computer Critics - Hardware news and user-submitted reviews.
• Computer Juice - Helpful forums for computer hardware and software.
• Computer Knowledge For You - Basic information on computer hardware including a nice computer building guide.
• Computer Hope - Lots of helpful information on computer hardware and software.
• Computer Too Slow - Good basic tips on optimizing your computer.
• Computers R Us - Information, reviews, and articles on PC hardware.
• Cool Tech Zone - Hardware news, reviews, and how-to guides.
• CPU 3D - Hardware news and reviews.
• DAL Computer Help - Forums for help with computer hardware and software.
• Dan's Data - PC hardware reviews and tutorials.
• Dick Perron's Hardware Links - Excellent links to hardware pages.
• Digital Daily - Hardware news and reviews.
• Digital Trends - Hardware news, reviews, and articles.
• The Dilbert Zone - Dilbert Comic Strip.
• Dr. Madcow's Web Portal - Computer articles, links, and file downloads.
• Drivers Collection - Hardware drivers site for various operating systems.
• Driver Files - Hardware drivers site.
• Driver Guide - Hardware drivers site for various operating systems.
• Drivers Planet - Site with links to numerous hardware drivers.
• D-Silence - Hardware, software, and technology news.
• Duh Voodoo Man's Links - Some hardware reviews and useful hardware links.
• Dux Computer Digest - Commercial website with hardware reviews and installation tips.
• Earthweb's Hardware Central - Hardware news, articles, and reviews.
• Electronics Manufacturers - Links to many hardware manufacturers (not just computer-related).
• Elektrik Sheep - Technology news and reviews.
• Epinions - User-written product reviews.
• Extreme Tech - Hardware reviews and articles on PC technology.
• Firing Squad - Reviews of various hardware and games.
• Frosty Tech - Hardware news, reviews, and guides.
• Gideon Tech - Hardware news, reviews, and projects.
• Gruntville - PC hardware news, reviews, and how-to guides, concentrating on case mods.
• HardCOREware - Hardware gaming news and reviews.
• Hard Extreme - Hardware news and links to reviews.
• Hardware Analysis - IT-oriented news and hardware page.
• Hardware Central - General information, buying, and installation tips on various hardware components.
• Hardware Forumz - Forums on general computing, CPUs, mainboards, and video cards.
• Hardware Lab - Hardware news and reviews.
• Hardware News Net - Links to various hardware reviews around the 'net.
• Hardware One - News and reviews of PC hardware components.
• Hardware Pacers - Hardware news, articles, and reviews.
• Helpsite.com - Links to many hardware help pages.
• Help With PCs - Computer courses along with guides and upgrading and configurations tips.
• Hi Tech Bits - News from around the PC hardware spectrum.
• Hi Tech Legion - Hardware reviews and editorials.
• Hot Hardware - Reviews of various hardware components.
• How Stuff Works - Basic overview of how stuff works, including computers.
• Hytek Computer - Hardware news and a few reviews and articles.
• I Am Not a Geek - Hardware news, reviews, and articles.
• Icrontic - Hardware news, help, and reviews.
• Insane Tek - Hardware news and reviews.
• Inside Project - Hardware reviews and how-tos.
• IT Reviews - Hardware, software, and game reviews and editorials.
• John'z PC Hut - Some basics on how computer hardware works and tips on Windows.
• jonnyGURU - Personal web page with some good links and info on CPU installation.
• Just Too Good - Overview of basic PC system architecture.
• Kamputec - Links to drivers and hardware companies.
• Legion Hardware - Hardware news and reviews.
• LiamC's PC Oracle - PC hardware articles.
• Little White Dog - Hardware and gaming news and reviews.
• Lost Circuits - Reviews and info on various hardware components.
• Make It Simple - Hardware reviews, news, and configuration tips.
• Malek Tips - Numerous tips on configuring computer software as well as buying tips for cameras.
• Maximum PC - Computer industry news and articles.
• MB Review - Motherboard-oriented hardware news and reviews.
• Mikhail Tech - Hardware news and articles.
• Modders, Inc - Case mods, hardware reviews, and how-to's.
• Modding Zone - Hardware reviews and articles.
• Monster Hardware - News, reviews, and articles.
• Mr. Driver - List of hardware drivers for various components.
• MVKTech - Hardware news, reviews, and downloads concetrating on video cards.
• myWORLD Hardware - Hardware news and in-depth reviews.
• Neo Seeker - Links to reviews of hardware and games on the net.
• Neowin - Hardware news, file downloads, and Windows tips.
• Net Express Labs - Commercial site, but loads of info on specific components (CPU, RAM, hard drives, etc.).
• nForcers HQ - PC hardware news.
• One PC.net - Computing guides, articles, and reviews.
• Ojatek's Laptop Tips - Various tips for laptop users.
• PC 911 - Tips on optimizing and configuring your computer.
• PC Abusers - PC hardware news and articles.
• PC Apex - Hardware news, reviews, and mods.
• PC AV Tech - Testing and comparisons of sound and video cards.
• PC Friendly Internet Hardware Links - Tons of links to hardware pages.
• PC Hardware Bluebook - Hardware links with some suggestions on selecting components.
• PC Hardware Reviews Page - PC hardware reviews, articles, and configuration tips.
• PC Lube and Tune - Articles and tutorials on different hardware components.
• PC Mechanic - General information on motherboards, CPUs, memory, video, monitors, and hard drives. Includes BIOS beep codes. Motherboard and hard drive installation.
• PC Modding Malaysia - Hardware news, mods, and reviews.
• PC Perspective - Hardware news, reviews, and motherboard comparison charts.
• PC Stats - Hardware news and articles.
• PC Tech Bytes - Tech information, how-to guides, and links to utilities.
• The PC Technology Guide - An excellent detailed overview of all of the components inside a personal computer. Includes a nice glossary of computer terms.
• PC Webopaedia Hardware - Lots of links to info on all PC hardware components.
• Peteweb PC Refurbishing Resources - Links, tips, and specs on various hardware components.
• Planet Hardware - Reviews and information on PC components.
• Plasma Online - Listing of codenames and identifying numbers for most every CPU, chipset, etc.
• Pro Clockers - Hardware news and reviews.
• Pro Cooling - Reviews and numerous articles on cooling a PC system.
• Puget Custom Computers - Commercial site with some reviews and articles.
• The Quicker Wit - Online UK database of hardware and software manufacturers with links to product reviews.
• Red and Blackness - Hardware guides nd reviews.
• Red Hill Guide to Computer Hardware - Views on CPUs, hard drives, and motherboards. Has an excellent overall history of the evolution of the CPU.
• Review Center - Reviews of various PC hardware components.
• Romulus 2 - Hardware news, guides, and articles.
• Self Computer Maintenance - Basic guide to troubleshooting hardware woes.
• Shawn's Computer Page - Photographic overview of the basic PC components.
• Silent PC Review - Reviews of hardware aimed at the quieter side of computing.
• Singapore Hardware Zone - News and reviews on PC hardware components.
• Speedy 3D - Gaming-oriented hardware news, articles, and reviews.
• Spode's Abode - Hardware news, reviews, and tutorials.
• Sudhian - News, reviews, and hardware information (formerly VIA Hardware).
• System Optimization - Motherboard reviews and processor surveys. Information on motherboards, CPUs, chipsets, BIOS, cache, and memory. System benchmark surveys. Overclocking guide.
• t-break - Hardware news and reviews.
• Tec Central - German hardware page with English and French translations. Contains news and hardware reviews.
• Tech ARP - Hardware news, reviews, and optimization tips (formerly Adrian's Rojak Pot).
• Tech Connect Magazine - Hardware news and reviews.
• Techfest - Good set of direct links to info on various PC hardware components.
• Tech Gage - Hardware news and reviews.
• Tech IMO - Scott Wainner's page of news, articles, and user reviews.
• Technoyard - Hardware reviews.
• Tech Freaks - Hardware news and reviews.
• Tech Republic - Hardware news and information for IT professionals.
• Tech Spot - News and reviews.
• Techtastic - Hardware articles and reviews.
• Tech Watch - Hardware news, articles, and reviews.
• Temple of Technology - Hardware reviews and editorials.
• The Tech Zone - PC hardware news, articles, and reviews.
• TULARC: Personal Computers - The Ultimate Learn And Resource Center. Many good links and some info on PC components.
• Tutorial Find - Directory of how-to pages mostly focusing on software, but with some hardware info.
• Tweak 3D - Hardware news, reviews, and tweaks.
• Tweak Guides - Games and software tweaking.
• Tweak News - Hardware news and reviews.
• Ultimate Hardware - CPU, motherboard, and video card reviews.
• Unique Hardware - Hardware news, reviews, and articles.
• Van's Hardware - Hardware news and indepth reviews.
• Velocity Reviews - Hardware reviews.
• Viper's Lair - Hardware news, reviews, guides, and articles.
• Virtual Hideout - News, reviews, and how-tos.
• Voodoo Extreme - Gamer news and reviews.
• Water Wheel Hardware Help Online - Loads of information and good guides on how PCs work.
• Whining Dog - Hardware news, articles, and reviews.
• Xoxide - Commercial site with some handy resource guides.
• XS Reviews - Hardware and game reviews.
• XtReMoDs - Mod-oriented news and reviews.
• Xtreme Tek - PC hardware and game reviews.
• Yahoo Hardware Links - Links to hundreds of hardware sites.
• Your Basic Hardware Page - Overview of each of the components in a PC along with some specific hardware recommendations.
  
  Newsgroups
• alt.comp.hardware - General PC hardware newsgroup.
• comp.answers - Newsgroup where many FAQs are kept.
  • comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware FAQ - FAQ for comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.* newsgroups.
  • comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware FAQ - FAQ for comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.* newsgroups. Includes CD-ROM, chips, comm, misc, networking, storage, systems, video.
• comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.misc - General PC hardware newsgroup.

Online Magazines

• Channel Web - Computer industry news and articles.
• Chip Analyst - Articles and information concerning computer processors.
• c't - Old c't english pages. Indepth views on the computer industry.
  • c't Magazine - German magazine.
• EDN - Computer industry news and articles.
• EE Times - Electronic Engineering Times.
  • EE Times Semi-con - Semiconductor-specific news
• Electronics Digest - News on the electronics industry.
• EE Times UK Online - Semiconductor-specific news.
• The Inquirer - Computer industry news and articles.
• My ESM - Computer industry news and articles.
• News.com - Computer industry news and articles.
• Online Hardware Dispatch - News on the computer hardware industry.
• The Register - Computer industry news and articles.
• Tech News World - Links to today's tech news.
• Tech Web - Articles and news on the technical side of the computer industry.

Assembling / Upgrading a PC

• Ars Technica Complete System Building Guide - Good detailed instructions on putting together a system.
• Bit Tech Buyer's Guide - Hardware recommendations for rolling your own.
• Build Your Own Cheap Computer - Commercial site with instructions for assembling a computer.
• Building a PC: the Illustrated Guide - Dan's Data's illustrated PC assembly guide.
• Building a Fresh New Win95 Machine - Good fundamentals in preparing for and executing an upgrade by TroubleShooters.
• Cheap Linux Box - Building a cheap Linux PC.
• Computer Craft's Assembling a PC - Computer Craft's illustrated guide to buying components and assembling a PC.
• Computer Craft's PC Analysis - Computer Craft's guide on things to check on a non-functioning computer.
• Computer Craft's The Dead PC - Computer Craft's overview of things to try when investigating a non-functioning computer.
• Computer Craft's This Old 486 - ComputerCraft's illustrated guide to upgrading that old 486. Also has processor socket chart.
• Computer Knowledge For You - Nice illustrated computer building guide.
• Dave's Guide to Buying a Home Computer - Dave's buying guide and assembly instructions.
• Directron P4 Install - Installing a Pentium 4.
• Dux Computer Digest How-To Page - Illustrated how-to's on building Super-7, Pentium II, Pentium III, and Athlon systems.
• Gamespot's PC Workshop 5 - Good overview of PC assembly from Gamespot.
• Greg Evans' Build Your Very Own PC - Step-by-step guide to building a computer.
• Guru 3D's PC Buying Guide - Specific recommendations for building your own.
• HiTechLegion's Custom PC - Nice illustrated guide to building a custom PC.
• My Super PC - Specific product recommendations and where to get it for a good price along with links to product reviews and some assembly instructions.
• Ninja Lane's Core i7 Install - Installing a Core i7 into its socket.
• The PC Guide's Procedure Guide - Step-by-step instructions on assembling and installing various components.
  • New PC Assembly Procedure - Putting together a new computer from scratch.
  • Configuration Procedures - Configuring hardware components.
  • Installation Procedures - Installing various hardware components.
  • Identification Procedures - How to identify hardware components.
  • Software Procedures - Tweaks and tips for software and operating systems.
• The PC Guide's Troubleshooting and Repair Guide - Flow chart style Yes/No questions for diagnosing PC troubles.
  • Troubleshooting Boot Time Error Messages - Lots of boot error messages explained.
  • Troubleshooting Run-Time Error Messages - Many run-time error messages explained.
  • Troubleshooting System Instability - Good suggestions on some of the more likely causes of crashes.
• PC Mech Building Your Own PC - PC Mechanic's step-by-step guide to assembling a computer.
• PC Stats Assembling Your Own PC - Step-by-step illustrated beginner's guide to building a PC.
• Processor Upgrading FAQ - Answers to many of the frequently asked questions about CPU upgrades.
• Sharky's Guide to Building a PC - Building a computer step by step.
• Tech ARP's Intel Core i7 Installation Guide - Installing a Core i7 CPU.
• The Hand-Me-Down PC - Lots of general information about hardware components.
• The Tech Zone Build it Yourself - Illustrated guide to building your own computer.
• Tweak 3D's How to Build a PC - Tweak 3D's step-by-step installation guide.
  • Tweak 3D - Updated version of Tweak 3D's build guide.
• Water Wheel's Build a PC Today! - Water Wheel's illustrated guide to building a PC.
  
  Newsgroups
• alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt - Newsgroup on rolling your own PC.
  • The PC Guide - Closest thing to a FAQ for alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt newsgroup. Excellent resource.

Safety, Care, and Maintenance

• CERT.org - Virus alerts and information.
• ComputerCraft's The Secret Guide to Computers - Many good maintenance tips.
• Datafellows (F-Prot) Virus Information Centre - Info on computer virii and hoaxes.
  • F-Prot Download - Free DOS-based virus scanner.
• McAfee Virus Information - Info and alerts on various virii.
• The PC Guide: Safety Warnings - Good tips on safety for you and your computer.
• The PC Guide: System Care Guide - Good tips on care and maintenance for your computer. Staying out of trouble can be half the battle.
• SimTelNet Anti-Virus - Many DOS-based anti-virus utilities.
• Symantec - Symantec's list of latest virus threats.
• Virus Bulletin - Virus alerts and information.
• Virus List.com - Information on computer virii.
  
  Newsgroups
• alt.comp.virus - Newsgroup on computer virii.

Consumer Links

Apologies to international visitors, but most of these links apply only to the United States.

• Better Business Bureau - Better Business Bureau (USA and Canada).
• Computer Hardware Vendor Guide - Small list of vendor ratings.
• Consumer Information Center - Pueblo Colorado's well known governmental consumer publications.
  • Consumer Resource Handbook - Advice on smart shopping, consumer resources, and government agencies.
• Consumer World - Links to numerous consumer-oriented sites.
  • Consumer Resources - Huge list of links to consumer resources.
• Dean Kent's Articles - Articles covering various hardware-related subjects.
  • Observations About Overclocking - The impact of overclocking on reseller RMAs.
  • Some Remarks About Remarks - Article on remarked processors.
  • Stupid Vendor Tricks - Top ten list of things vendors try to pull.
• ESmarts - Reviews of online mail order companies.
• Google Groups - Search old newsgroup posts for a company name to see what others think about them. Be careful: people are often much more critical on usenet than at other sources.
• National Fraud Information Center - Place to report cases of serious fraud.
• The PC Guide: Buyer's Guide - Extensive look at computer hardware purchasing. Includes guides on criteria for choosing hardware components, how to evaluate and deal with hardware vendors, and avoiding and solving hardware buying problems.
  • Understanding PC Sources, Vendors, and Prices - Large section on where to buy computer hardware, who may best fit your needs, and common vedor practices (both good and bad).
• The PC Guide: Repairs, Returns, Refunds - Some guidelines on what to look for when having a repair done or when exercising the warranty.
• Reseller Ratings - Mail order and online vendor ratings.
  • Reseller Ratings - Web Archive of Reseller Ratings pages.

CPUs

• 2CPU.com - News and information on Symmetric Multi-Processing.
• The 3DNow! NOW Page - News and information on AMD's 3DNow! technology.
• Alternative CPU - Bryan Davis' excellent pages full of information on non-Intel processors.
• AMD 5x86-133 Upgrade Info - Page with some good specifics on upgrading to a 5x86-133.
• AMD Official Site - AMD's processors ( 486, Nx586, 5x86, K5, K6, K6-2, K6-III, Athlon, Duron, Athlon 64, Opteron, Sempron, Turion ).
• AMD Power - News and reviews of AMD CPUs.
• AMD Zone - News and info relating to AMD processors.
• Bill's AL440LX Slocket 2 Guide - Upgrading the Intel AL440LX motherboard.
• Centaur Technology - Old Centaur/IDT Winchip processors ( Winchip, Winchip-2, Winchip-2A, Winchip-2B, Winchip-3 ).
• Chip Architect - Some news and analysis of x86 CPUs.
• Chip Directory - Alphabetically listed chip information. Extensive lists.
• The Chip List - Adrian Offerman's huge list of CPUs. Did I say huge? I meant HUGE .
• Chip Shots - Cool pictures of processors.
• Clive Turvey's Homepage - Highly technical information on Intel processors.
• CPU Database - Links to hardware reviews.
• The CPU DataBase - CPU museum with pictures.
• CPU Decoder Ring - Tech Report's specs on various CPUs (Athlon XP and later).
• CPU Info - CPU museum with pictures and info.
• CPUID - Information on Intel and AMD's x86 instruction sets.
• CPU Information Center - History of microprocessors. Includes large chart of CPU information.
• CPU Museum - CPU museum with pictures and info.
• CPU Pages - CPU museum with pictures and detailed info on a variety of processors.
• CPU Review - News and information on various processors.
• CPU Scorecard - CPU benchmarks, news, prices, and reviews.
• CPU Shack - CPU museum with pictures and info.
• CPU World - CPU museum with pictures and info.
• Dell Dimension Processor Upgrade FAQ - Really good info on upgrading Dell systems.
• Digital Electronics Blog - VLSI design and hardware news.
• Doctor Dobb's Microprocessor Center - Robert Collins' site on x86 processors. Data sheets, motherboard manuals and general x86 news and commentary.
• Engineering Sample - CPU museum site with pictures and information.
• GBM x86 Stuff - Grzegorz Mazur's undocumented info on the K5 and 6x86 chips.
• Gizmodo CPU History - Brief history of Intel CPUs.
• GiZzO's Fans - Specs for a wide variety of CPU and case fans.
• Hardware Secrets - Good articles, reviews, and tutorials, many focusing on CPUs.
• High Performance Microprocessors - Brief descriptions and direct links to info on various microprocessors (not just x86).
• Hypertransport.org - Hypertransport consortium website.
• IBM Official Site - IBM processors. ( 6x86, 6x86L, 6x86MX ).
• Intel Official Site - Intel processors ( 486, OverDrive, Pentium, Pentium Pro, Pentium II, Pentium III, Celeron, Xeon, Itanium, Pentium 4, Pentium M, Core 2 ).
  • ARK (automated relational knowledgebase) - List of recent Intel CPUs, chipsets, and their codenames.
  • How to Contact Intel - Phone numbers and addresses for contacting Intel.
  • Intel ftp Site - PDF files on Intel processors.
  • Master S-Spec Finder - S-Specs for Pentium 4 and later chips.
  • Microprocessor Quick Reference - List of Intel chips since 4004.
  • Pentium III Quick Reference Guide - Pentium III sSpec Reference Guide.
  • Celeron Quick Reference Chart - Celeron sSpec Reference Guide (PDF file).
  • Pentium III Xeon Quick Reference Chart - Pentium III Xeon sSpec Reference Guide.
• The Intel Roadmap - Information gathered from various news sources on upcoming CPU, chipset, and graphics products.
  • Kenneth's Old Site - Old Intel roadmap updates.
  • The Old Tech Roadmap - Old Non-Intel roadmap updates.
• Net Express Labs - Pricing, performance, and future of CPUs.
• Paul Hsieh's Homepage - Interesting CPU articles and other stuff.
  • Paul Hsieh's 6th Generation x86 CPU Comparisons - Look at the differing architectures in the AMD K6, Intel Pentium-II, and Cyrix 6x86MX.
  • Paul Hsieh's 7th Generation x86 CPU Comparisons - Look at the differing architectures in the AMD Athlon, Alpha 21264, and Intel Pentium-III.
• The PC Guide: Processors - Very detailed look at the various x86 processors. Includes details on voltages, multipliers, cooling requirements, sockets types, and more.
• The PC Technology Guide: Intel Processors - General overview of the history of Intel procs and architecture of Pentium and later CPUs.
• The PC Technology Guide: Non-Intel CPUs - Discussion of the architectural differences of non-Intel processors.
• Plasma Online - Listing of codenames and identifying numbers for most every CPU, chipset, etc.
  • Intel CPU Almanac - List of Intel processors since 4004.
• Power Leap Official Site - CPU adapters ( PL/586-133, PL/54C, PL/OD54C, PL/54CMMX, PL/ProMMX, PL/K6-III, PL/PII, PL/Renaissance/AT, PL-Neo/370, PL-iP3, PL-P4 ).
  • alt.comp.hardware.powerleap - Powerleap newsgroup.
• Processor Guide - Sys Opt's processor reviews, specifications, and utilities.
• Processor Upgrading FAQ - Answers to many of the frequently asked questions about CPU upgrades.
• Red Hill Guide to CPUs - An excellent overview of the evolution of the microprocessor.
• Sandpile.org - Christian Ludluff's processor site with technical information and discussion about CPUs.
• The Silicon Zoo - Some interesting silicon doodles that were included on various CPUs. :-)
• Techfest Processors - Good list of direct links to info on various CPUs.
• Tech PowerUp - CPU database listing most modern processors.
• Timeline of Microcomputers - Very thorough timeline on the evolution of computers.
• Transmeta Official Site - Transmeta processors ( Crusoe ).
  • Crusoe.com - Alternate site.
• Transmeta Zone - News and information site on Transmeta processors.
• Unofficial Case and Cooling Fetish FAQ - Lots of info and recommendations for heatsinks and CPU/case fans.
• VIA Official Site - Cyrix and VIA processors. ( M-II, Cyrix III, C3 ).
• VLSI Chip Design - Portal for a wide variety of information on semiconductor design and manufacturing.
• x86-64 - AMD's support site for porting Linux to x86-64.
  
  CPU Cooling Info
• 2CoolTek - News and in-depth cooling info and comparisons.
• Benchtest - Information and articles on system cooling.
  • CPU Cooler Programs - Comparison of CPU Idle, Waterfall, and Rain programs.
  • Way2Cool - One guy's attempts to cool his processor and case.
• Celeron Cooling - Cooling an overclocked Celeron.
• The Heatsink Guide - Tillmann Steinbrecher's Heatsink Guide.
• Make-It-Simple Projects - Some home-brew cooling and noise reduction projects.
• Overclockers.com Heatsink Reviews - Loads of heatsink reviews and cooling info.
  
  Overclocking
• Celeron Overclocking FAQ - Info on overclocking a Celeron.
• Club Overclocker - Hardware news and reviews.
• Disabled Multipliers on Intel CPUs - List of Intel processors that have disabled multipliers.
• Extreme Overclocking - Overclocking articles and links to product reviews.
• Hard OCP - Much overclocking info.
• OC Addiction - Hardware news, reviews, and articles.
• OC Mod Shop - Hardware news, reviews, and articles.
• OC Tools - Overclocking resources.
• Overclock.Net - Bevy of forums on computer hardware and software.
• Overclock Intelligence Agency - Overclocking news, reviews, mods, and articles.
• Overclocker Cafe - PC hardware news, reviews, and articles.
• Overclocked Inside - Articles on overclocking as well as downloadable utilities.
• Overclockers.com - Very good indepth articles on overclocking a PC along with news and general hardware reviews.
• Overclockers Australia - Hardware news, reviews, and articles.
• Overclocker's Club - Hardware, tech news, reviews, benchmarks, and overclocking.
• Overclockers Online - PC hardware news and articles.
• Overclocker's Workbench - Site with tips on getting the most out of overclocking.
• Overclocking Information - System Optimization's guide to overclocking. Includes overclocking FAQ.
• Overclocking Survey - Listing of overclocking successes.
• Overclocking: A Dissenting Opinion - Overclocking isn't all peaches and cream.
  
  Newsgroups
• alt.comp.hardware.amd.thunderbird - AMD Thunderbird (Athlon) newsgroup.
• alt.comp.hardware.overclocking - Overclocking newsgroup.
• alt.comp.hardware.overclocking.amd - AMD Overclocking newsgroup.
• comp.arch - Computer architecture newsgroup.
• comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.chips - Processors newsgroup.
  • comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware FAQ - FAQ for comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.chips newsgroup.
• comp.sys.intel - General CPU industry discussion newsgroup.
• cs.amd - General discussion group about AMD products.

Motherboards

• ALi Chipsets - Chipset manufacturer.
• ATI - Chipset manufacturer.
• Chipsets: The Most Important Components - Excellent discussion of motherboard chipsets.
• Identify Intel Chipsets - Listing of existing and upcoming Intel Chipsets
• Intel's Motherboard Pages
  • Intel Chipsets - Older AGP/PCI Intel chipsets.
  • Intel Chipsets - Older PCI Intel chipsets.
  • Intel Chipsets Chart - Comparison chart of Intel chipsets.
  • Intel Motherboard FAQs - Information, BIOS upgrades, form factors, and the ISA configuration utility.
  • Intel Motherboard Information - Intel's info on various motherboards. Including BIOS updates.
• Intel Motherboard Specs - Specs on numerous Intel-made motherboards.
• Intel Motherboard Manuals - x86.org's list of Intel motherboard manuals.
• MB Review - Motherboard-oriented hadrware news and reviews.
• Motherboard Sites - Unofficial sites on one motherboard.
  • VP6.com - Page on ABit VP6 motherboard. (P-II)
  • Hacked Up AP5T - Page on altering the AOpen AP5T for use with newer CPUs (not for the faint of heart). (586)
  • Biostar MB-8433UUD - Page on the Biostar 8433UUD motherboard. (486 PCI)
  • Biostar Motherboards - Pages on Biostar boards (8500 series). (586)
  • FIC PA-2007 Technical Reference - Page on the FIC PA-2007. (586)
  • Bill's AL440LX Slocket 2 Guide - Page on using a Slocket 2 with the Intel AL440LX motherboard. (Celeron)
  • Hacked Up GA586HX - Page on altering the Gigabyte GA586HX for use with newer CPUs (not for the faint of heart). (586)
  • Bill's AL440LX Installation Guide - Page on upgrading the Intel AL440LX board. Includes info on Slotket adapters. (P-II)
  • Skinned Knuckles (PCChips VXPro) - Pages on modifying a VX-Pro for use with newer chips. (586)
  • Shuttle HOT-569 - My page on the Shuttle HOT-569. (586)
• Motherboard Homeworld - Billy Newsom's motherboard page. CPU and chipset information. Assembling a PC. Motherboard search engine.
• Motherboard Information - SysOpt's Motherboard manuals, specifications, and reviews.
• Net Express Motherboards - Commercial site with info on compatibility and chipsets.
• The PC Guide: Motherboards - Very thorough overview of the single most important component inside a computer. Form factors, chipsets, L2 cache, IRQ's, BIOS configurations, etc.
• The PC Technology Guide: Motherboards - Overview of the components that make up a motherboard. Including mobo form factors.
• SiS Chipsets - Chipset manufacturer.
• Upgrading with the AMD K6 - c't article on the AMD K6. Contains a list of K6-compatible motherboards. Also has info on typical clock frequencies, voltages, and BF jumpers for Pentium MMX (P55C) and K6.
• VIA Chipsets - Chipset/CPU manufacturer.
  • VIA Arena - Support, downloads, and FAQs on VIA products.
  
  
  Newsgroups
• alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.abit - ABit newsgroup.
• alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.aopen - AOpen newsgroup.
• alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.asus - Asus newsgroup.
  • ASUS Newsgroups Server - Product-specific newsgroups run by Asus.
  • ASUS Tech Ref Guide - Reference page to Asus products.
• alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.chaintech - Chaintech newsgroup.
• alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.elitegroup - Elitegroup newsgroup.
• alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.epox - Epox newsgroup.
• alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.fic - FIC newsgroup.
• alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.giga-byte - Giga-Byte newsgroup.
• alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.msi-microstar - MSI newsgroup.
• alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.m-tech - M-Tech newsgroup.
• alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.octek - Octek newsgroup.
• alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.qdi - QDI newsgroup.
• alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.shuttle - Shuttle newsgroup.
• alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.soyo - Soyo newsgroup.
• alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.supermicro - Super Micro newsgroup.
• alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.tyan - Tyan newsgroup.

BIOS

• BIOS Beep Codes - BIOS beep codes by ComputerCraft. AMI, Phoenix, and IBM beep codes.
• BIOS Survival Guide - Mirror of old BIOS Survival Guide.
• Lost Circuits BIOS Guide - Explanation of the various BIOS settings.
• The PC Guide: BIOS - Good in-depth overview of system BIOS functions and settings.