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Hardware and How PC Components Work

A hardware fault doesn’t always start with a black screen. If your PC is overheating, running out of memory or showing signs of weakness, learn how to identify the component at fault and check the health of the hard drive before taking the machine apart. Our articles also explain how to improve cooling, recover files and extend the lifespan of your hardware. Our comparison guides help you choose an SSD, memory or accessory that suits your needs. Check out our other guides on maintaining and upgrading your equipment on the Assistouest blog.

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GMKtec NucBox G3 review : The MiniPC with Intel N100 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD

What’s the value of the GMKtec NucBox G3 mini PC? I’ve tested it for you, and this mini PC surprised me: although it’s not the best in its range, it’s still affordable yet high-performance. In this article, I take a look at the GMKtec NucBox G3 with Intel N100 8GB RAM and 256GB M.2 NVMe … <a href="https://assistouest.fr/en/blog/hardware-en/gmktec-nucbox-g3-review-i-tested-the-minipc-with-intel-n100-8gb-ram-and-256gb-nvme-ssd/">Continued</a>

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How to Turn an Old Hard Drive (HDD or SSD) into External Storage?

Would you like to reuse your old hard drive for affordable computer hardware? Good news: you can reuse an external hard drive that’s no longer in use. For example, after upgrading to a new, more powerful hard drive. Recycle your old hard drive into an external storage device Although your hard disk is slower than … <a href="https://assistouest.fr/en/blog/hardware-en/reuse-your-old-hdd-as-an-external-hard-drive/">Continued</a>

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