ABT Builder’s Guide: September-October 2008

Written by: Leon Hyman

INTRODUCTION

This guide is intended to be used as a reference when purchasing or upgrading new hardware.  This entire guide is based on the price/performance, or best bang-for-buck ideology.  These recommendations are solely based on my facts, experience and personal opinions.

In each section, there are 5 parts listed in the following levels based on price:

• Entry
• Budget
• Mainstream
• Performance
• Enthusiast

Please note that:

• As ABT grows, there might be a need to sub-divide this guide to make it more specific and perhaps 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.