With the advancement of computer technology, the number of specifications for video cards has become overwhelming for those not deeply involved in the computer industry. In this article, we will explain all of the different specifications we list for video cards and what they mean for you, the end user.
Puget B550i Component Replacement Guide
This guide gives step-by-step instructions for removing and installing various components into the Puget B550i laptop. This also applies to the Sager NP2252 as well as the Pro-Star/Clevo W25AEU.
THX TruStudio Pro on Puget Traverse Laptops
Many of our laptops come with software for optimizing the way the built-in speaker sound. However, this software – at its default settings – can negatively affect the way audio sound over headphone or external speakers. This article talks about why we use it, and how to resolve any negative impact it is having on your use of other audio output devices.
Puget V752i/V552i Component Replacement Guide
This guide gives step-by-step instructions for removing and installing various components into the Puget V752i and V552i laptop. This also applies to the Sager NP6350 and NP6370 as well as the Pro-Star/Clevo W350ETQ and W370ET.
UPDATE: Windows 8 vs. Windows 7
Back in December, Brett brought some interesting information about the sales of Windows 8 vs. Windows 7. Yesterday some not so good news dropped about the state of PC shipments in the last quarter.
So I thought I would do a follow-up because the last quarter here at Puget has been great, contrary to the market at large.
Updated Puget Traverse Laptops
The 15 and 17 inch laptops in our Traverse line received a slight upgrade from the manufacturer featuring better graphics and better battery life, but at the same time includes a small price increase. So while we want to evaluate these new models to ensure they are right for our customers, we also decided to take this opportunity to evaluate a laptop that removes the NVIDIA graphics completely and only uses the Intel graphics that is integrated into the CPU.
How to Check ECC RAM Functionality
ECC (error-correcting code) RAM is essential in servers and many workstations as it dramatically improves the reliability of the system’s memory. This is great, but we have learned that it is very difficult to verify that ECC is working correctly. In this article, we will go over three methods that we have found to at least semi-reliably show if ECC is working as it should.
Review: Fractal Design Define XL R2
Fractal Design’s Define XL R2 is an EATX chassis with a deceptively simple exterior that hides a wealth of features that will satisfy almost any user. This chassis has great cooling potential with seven different 140/120mm fan mounting locations (including one on the side panel), but also has several acoustic dampening features that make it a great choice for those looking for a quiet system.
Why Buy From Puget Systems?
As one of the sales reps here at Puget Systems, I often get questions from clients who ask “Why should I buy from Puget when Company XYZ can build me the same system for less?” It’s a fair question and one that should be asked. After all, it’s your money and it’s a lot of money, so you have to do what is best.
Open Source Software
What if I told you that you could get a car, brand new, for free?
You would say it was probably junk…or a joke. But, this thing is real, people have spent hundreds if not thousands of hours building it and it’s absolutely free. BUT there is a catch.
Ahhh, now the hoax is uncovered.