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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Building your first computer is a memory worth cherishing for years, and the amount of research that goes into picking the right parts is what ...

I have an IBM Thinkpad that I've had for like five years (I don't remember which specific model I have, off the top of my head, unfortunately). Anyways, one day a while ago it started freezing up. I ...