How to Build a Slimline PC

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Tip 1 - Can I build a slimline/low-profile PC that will fit high-end graphics cards?

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Sybll | permalink

At first I was thinking to do this with some specialized motherboard form factor that uses a riser board so the video cards are parallel to the motherboard. However, it seems that no one really does

For further reading: http://superuser.com/questions/814503/can-i-build-a-slimline-low-profile-pc-that-will-fit-high-end-graphics-cards ^[1]

Tip 2 - Salvging my HP slimline to build a gaming pc. Need a lot of help!

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Harry Rosenblum | permalink

I have an HP slimline s5603w and I need to know what to start with. This will be an ongoing endeavor to slowly replace what I need to replace to build a top of the line gaming computer. I have done ex

For further reading: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2366608/salvging-slimline-build-gaming-lot.html ^[2]

Tip 3 - Help! Upgrading my slimline to play games.

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Bud De Cleene | permalink

Hellos. Recently I have been thinking of whether I should upgrade my PC to something capable of playing games from steam. My current computer I have is a HP Pavilion Slimline s5310f. Right n

For further reading: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/125772-13-help-upgrading-slimline-play-games ^[3]

Tip 4 - HP Slimline: PC Desktops & All-In-Ones | eBay

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by magic 1229 | permalink

Shop huge inventory of HP Pavilion Slimline, HP Slimline Case, HP Slimline Motherboard and more in PC Desktops and All-In-Ones on eBay. Find great deals and get free shipping.
Tags: HP Slimline, PC Desktops & All-In-Ones

For further reading: http://www.ebay.com/bhp/hp-slimline ^[4]

Tip 5 - New HP Pavillion Slimline says it has built-in wireless

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Richard Wines | permalink

I just bought a new HP Pavillion Slimline 5220 with Windows 7 for my mother. The quick setup guide shows that it has built-in wireless. When I go to the Device Manager it doesn't show any wireless devices under Network adaptors. Does this system have an internal wireless card or do I need to purch...
Tags: desktop PC, desktop computer, computer questions

For further reading: http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Other-Desktop-PC-Questions/New-HP-Pavillion-Slimline-says-it-has-built-in-wireless/td-p/145633 ^[5]