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Upgrade Guide: Keep It Powered, Keep It Cool

Keep your upgraded PC fully powered and properly cooled, step-by-step.

By Stan Miastkowski, PCW Print

The Top Down

Benefits: Longer component life, more-reliable operation, greater resistance to brownouts and voltage spikes

Costs: Power supply $40 to $100, cooling fan $15 to $50

Expertise level: Intermediate

Time required: 45 to 60 minutes

Tools required: Phillips screwdriver, antistatic wrist strap (recommended)

Vendors: Antec, Enlight, PC Power and Cooling, Sparkle Power

Stan Miastkowski is a PC World contributing editor.

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