Recommended Parts & Upgrades
Samsung 860 EVO 500GB SSD
To Improve Speed Performance on a Slow Computer
If you own a PC that is running very slow, freezing programs, and is taking forever to load then you'll need an upgrade to a SSD. We'll install the SSD and copy/clone all your files onto the new SSD. We guarantee that it will greatly improve the performance. It will also last longer than a traditional mechanical hard drive without the worry of clicking sounds or breaking from a fall.
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Powered by Samsung V-NAND Technology. Optimized Performance for Everyday Computing
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Enhanced Performance: Sequential Read/Write speeds up to 550MB/s and 520MB/s respectively
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Ideal for mainstream PCs and laptops for personal, gaming and business use
WD Red 2TB NAS Hard Drive
For Backup Solutions such as NAS
We recommend Western Digital Hard Drives for any backup solution. WD "Red" is the product line for NAS purposes. These WD Reds are designed to operate 24x7 and last for years. Operate 2 or more WD Reds in a backup solution to provide redundancy in the case of one of the drives fails, you'll still have an exact copy of the data.
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Specifically designed for use in NAS systems with up to 8 bays
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Supports up to 180 TB/yr workload rate* |*Workload Rate is defined as the amount of user data transferred to or from the hard drive. Workload Rate is annualized (TB transferred times (8760 / recorded power-on hours)). Workload Rate will vary depending on your hardware and software components and configurations.
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Small and home office NAS systems in a 24/7 environment
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3-year manufacturer's limited warranty
Seagate Expansion 2TB Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive
For backing up data on the go
For important backups we highly recommend a NAS for local backups. However sometimes you want a portable drive to store files between computers. This drive will do just that and fast using it's USB 3.0 cable on a USB 3.0 Port.
*IMPORTANT*
Do not rely on these portable drives with critical information without a copy of that data on another machine. This drive "WILL FAIL" in the event of a bad drop. Be sure to backup all information regularly on multiple devices.
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External portable hard drive formatted for Windows out of the box
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USB 3.0 powered
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For Mac compatibility this hard drive requires reformatting. Reformatting the drive will erase all content unless it is backed up to another drive. Refer to Application Guide for guidance on this
HP 23.8-Inch 1080p IPS Monitor with Tilt & Height Adjustment
Budget Monitor with Great Specs
Whether you need to replace a broken monitor or looking to upgrade from an outdated one. This monitor will give you better clarity at an affordable price. Just note that the computer has the same outputs if not you'll have to buy an adapter cable for it.
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Monitor: 23.8-inch diagonal Full HD (1920x1080) micro-edge IPS; An ultra-wide viewing experience provides for seamless multi-monitor set-ups
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Resolution and aspect ratio: Full HD and 16:9; 2 million pixels for crystal-clear visuals and vibrant image quality. Brightness: 250 cd/m2, Supports 100 mm standard VESA pattern mount
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Response time and refresh rate: 5ms and 60Hz; Get a smooth picture that looks crisp and fluid without motion blur
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Ports: HDMI and VGA
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Audio: integrated speakers; Get great audio built right in from the integrated speakers.
iFixit Mako Driver Kit - 64 Precision Bits for Electronics Repair
Lifetime warranty, Quality Built, All the bits you'll need for electronics
iFixit is a popular brand for repair tools and repair guides online. We've been using the iFixit Mako Driver Kit for 2 years and all the bits still hold up without any damage. They have been used on tough screws and even the magnetic tip is still very effective.
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Complete solution for precision repair, 64 bits selected using data from thousands of repair guides.
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Ergonomic aluminum handle provides plenty of torque & is magnetized with a ball bearing swivel top.
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Case features magnetic closure for durability and a screw sorting tray integrated into the lid.
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All the bits to repair cell phones, game consoles, wearables, laptops, desktops, tablets, and more!
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Covered by iFixit's Lifetime Warranty
CyberPower 1500VA/900W, 12 Outlets, UPS Battery Backup System
For protecting critical or important devices from power spikes and outages
Power Outages are dangerous to electronics. Whether it causes PCs to fail or corrupt data, a Battery Backup solution will be recommended to implement. It can protect critical devices such as workstations, servers, networking equipment, etc. All while still allowing a couple of minutes to save your progress during a power outage to safely shut down your machine.
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500VA/900W Intelligent LCD Battery Backup Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) System. Frequency - 60Hz ± 3Hz
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12 NEMA 5-15R OUTLETS: (6) Battery Backup & Surge Protected Outlets, (6) Surge Protected Outlets safeguard desktop computers, workstations, networking devices and home entertainment equipment
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MULTIFUNCTION LCD PANEL: Displays immediate, detailed information on battery and power conditions, including: estimated runtime, battery capacity, load capacity, etc
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AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE REGULATION (AVR): Corrects minor power fluctuations without switching to battery power, thereby extending the life of the battery
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