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The 2008 PC Builder's Bible

Find the best parts. Learn to build a rig from scratch and overclock it to kingdom come. PC Gamer shows you how

Words: PC Gamer staff





RECLUSA
Cushy and responsive keys are the hallmark of this latest gaming keyboard from Microsoft. Designed in conjunction with the wizards at Razer devices, this pad has blue backlit keys and a pair of USB ports. A set of programmable keys lines the top of the keyboard, bracketed by two 360 degree jog dials to adjust volume and whatever else you need.



G15 GAMING KEYBOARD
The Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard is designed for gamers of all types. FPS players will benefit from the built-in folding LCD display that shows vital stats, and MMO junkies have a near limitless number of macro keys to program for their every need.



ECLIPSE II
Saitek’s Eclipse II is a simple, comfortable keyboard with backlit keys and a heavy stay-put base that gives you extra insurance against mishaps. The backlit keys can also rotate between one of three colors with a hit of a button. We’re just a little bummed out that the board doesn’t have any extra USB ports.




RAZER TARANTULA
Now this is typing heaven. Ten reprogrammable hot keys (with 10 included weapon key-covers) and on-the-fly switching between up to five user profiles are just two of the fantastic features of Razer’s flagship keyboard. The shallow-action keys for fast fingers round it out nicely.



DAS KEYBOARD II
No frills. No hotkeys. No backlight. There aren’t even any labels on the keys! Instead, you get the sturdiest keyboard on the planet, and keys that click with a satisfying report of a finely machined pistol. For arrogant gamers with deep pockets only.



NATURAL KEYBOARD 4000
Some gamers like their keyboards flat, some like them ergonomic. For the latter group, we recommend the Microsoft Natural 4000 Keyboard. It fits your hands like a glove, with a unique concave key layout and elevated wrist rest. Carpal Tunnel begone!

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20 Comments
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Cryose  - 1 year 1 month ago 
Cool. Too bad I bought the actual magazine for ten bucks a month ago.
solidsnake_5552000  - 1 year 1 month ago 
excellent article guys. Congratulations!!
anything5767  - 1 year 1 month ago 
Time to remember not to buy the builders bible next time.
Alcyones  - 1 year 1 month ago 
Thanks!

I'm positive this is gonna help me in the future.
Dibbz  - 1 year 1 month ago 
nicely done!
Life  - 1 year 1 month ago 
Very cool
Halo freak22  - 1 year 1 month ago 
aswome totaly sweet
JimMcDosh  - 1 year 1 month ago 
Excellent resource guide indeed. Very nice.

Jiff
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hellawaitsyou  - 1 year 1 month ago 
Is there a PDF version of this?
HypherionWing  - 1 year 1 month ago 
I have a good rig using the Antec 900, but i dont particularly reccommend the 900 if your going for a bit of a crazy powerful build, which i unfortunately did.

The space in it is incredibly deceptive, any psu above 600w you have to CRAM everything right in there. ;)
burningmunkey  - 1 year 1 month ago 
I would seriously love to have this on PDF! Is there any way?
HyBriDFuRy  - 1 year 1 month ago 
I use the Intel Core 2 Quad core Q6600, it's still good isn't it? I bought it on newegg because it was a freakin' awesome deal for $200 and I overlocked this from default "2.4ghz" to what I now have "2.8ghz".
invinciblechunk  - 1 year 1 month ago 
Wow, a section on LCD monitors that doesn't even mention input lag! The Dell 2707WFP is one of the worst gaming screens you can possibly pick! Its input lag is over 40ms, and newer firmware revisions are even worse. If you care about games at all, learn about the difference between TN, PVA and IPS panels, and learn about input lag.
Lucretiel  - 1 year 1 month ago 
Tip of my hat to you guys, well done. My one annoyance is that there aren't any posted prices for accessories, just "Gamer with a budget" or "Deep pockets." Useful nonetheless.
adrenaguy  - 1 year 25 days ago 
THANKYOU SO MUCH! this guide is going to be so helpful when i can get the money to build a sweet-ass computer, thanks again GR!
dirt1996  - 1 year 6 days ago 
You can get all the stuff listed above at newegg.com for half the prices listed for EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!
dahudge8  - 11 months 30 days ago 
here's the deal guys. I just downloaded the left 4 dead demo and it runs kind of choppy on my laptop. sometimes there's lag in combat intensive areas and sometimes there's lag when I'm just walking around. I was wondering if a new graphics card would remedy this? if so, can you even put new graphics cards into a laptop? I'd love to get an answer to this before I go by a nvida 8800.
Thanks!
dirt1996  - 11 months 23 days ago 
I was going to build it, but it doesnt help w/ the BIOs or anything else, and if this is the first rig youve built(like me) then this is impossible.
glitchhunterLM4  - 9 months 25 days ago 
i think its good that you teach people how to build a PC... but you should tell them about placing the standoffs...

LINUX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
f2468l  - 8 months 16 hours ago 
hi i just bought core 2 duo intel E7300 2.66 on a P5QL ASUS i had assumed alot more speed from this setup or did i goof up when i listned to the vendor feedback please
thanks






















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