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5 More PC Upgrade Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them)

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August 1, 2011
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5 More PC Upgrade Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them)
Upgrading your computer can be easy enough for most people. But it's not without its pitfalls. Here are five common upgrade mistakes that even experienced users make. - Robert Strohmeyer, PCWorld
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