GUIDES & BLOG

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Clear, practical guides to every part of a PC build, from picking a processor to keeping your PC safe through power cuts. Written for people shopping at Lebanese stores.

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How to build a PC in Lebanon: the complete beginner's guide

Everything from setting a budget and picking parts in the right order to comparing Lebanese store prices, assembling the PC and the first boot.

7 min read
Processors

CPU sockets explained: AM4, AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851

The socket decides which motherboard, memory and upgrades you can use. Here is what each current AMD and Intel socket supports, and how to read board names.

5 min read
Memory

DDR4 vs DDR5: which RAM to buy, how much you need, and why two sticks beat one

DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable. Learn which one your board needs, how much RAM to buy, what speed and latency mean, and why a matched kit matters.

4 min read
Power supplies

How many watts do you need? Choosing a power supply that won't let you down

Estimate your build's load, add headroom, and pick a PSU that survives Lebanese power: wattage tables, 80 Plus ratings, ATX 3.x and the protections that matter.

4 min read
Graphics cards

How to choose a graphics card for 1080p, 1440p and 4K gaming

Your monitor decides your graphics card. Which GPU class suits 1080p, 1440p and 4K, how much VRAM you need, and why the brand version matters less than the chip.

4 min read
Storage

NVMe vs SATA SSD vs hard drive: how to set up a boot drive and storage

Boot from a fast NVMe SSD, then add capacity where it makes sense. Speeds compared, PCIe generations, endurance, and the drives that don't belong in a gaming PC.

4 min read
Motherboards & cases

ATX vs Micro-ATX vs Mini-ITX: choosing a motherboard size and a case that fits

Board size decides your case, your RAM slots and your expansion options. How ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX compare, and the four checks every case needs.

3 min read
Cooling

Air cooler or AIO liquid cooler? Keeping your PC cool through a Lebanese summer

Hot rooms, power cuts that switch off the AC, and dusty seasons all make cooling matter more in Lebanon. How to choose between air and liquid, and set up airflow that works.

4 min read
Buying guide

Buying PC parts in Lebanon: a checklist before you pay

The same part can differ in price, warranty and even version between stores. Ten things to check before you pay, from model codes and VAT to tray vs boxed.

4 min read
Power protection

Protecting your PC from power cuts in Lebanon: UPS, AVR, generators and inverters

Generator switchovers, voltage swings and inverter transfers are hard on a PC. Which UPS type to buy, why pure sine wave matters, how to size it, and settings that help.

5 min read
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