ABT Builder’s Guide: November 2008

Written by: Leon Hyman

INTRODUCTION

This guide is to be used as a reference when purchasing new hardware or upgrading. The entire guide will be based on the price/performance or bang-for-buck ideology. If you would like to know more about this series and the writer, you can find it here .

Disclaimer: These recommendations are solely based on facts, my experience and personal opinions.

In each section, there will be five parts listed in the following levels (based on price):

• Entry
• Budget
• Mainstream
• Performance
• Enthusiast

Please note that:

• As the site grows, there might be a need to sub-divide this guide to make it more specific and to elaborate on any particular component.

• For convenience purposes only, the links provided are to Newegg.com which is a leading online retailer of computer hardware. I will advise, however, that you shop around and get yourself the best possible deal.