AVADIRECT Custom Computers Blog

September 1, 2025

Understanding DDR Memory for Your Custom Computer: What You Need to Know Before You Buy

DDR stands for Double Data Rate, a memory technology that transfers data twice per clock cycle instead of once, as with its predecessors. This innovation

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Introducing Our New Line of Prebuilt Gaming PCs

August 29, 2025

|Brooke Hooks

Introducing Our New Line of Prebuilt Gaming PCs

For over 25 years, AVADirect has been building high-performance PCs for gamers, creators, and professionals who demand the best. From massive workstation PC projects to

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How Many Case Fans Do You Need for a Custom Gaming PC?

August 25, 2025

|Austin Doherty

How Many Case Fans Do You Need for a Custom Gaming PC?

The cooling airflow of your case is important for any PC that you are going to build, whether it’s a custom gaming PC, a pink

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The Rise in Popularity of Pink Gaming PC Builds

August 18, 2025

|Wesley Boyer

The Rise in Popularity of Pink Gaming PC Builds

When I first became curious about PC gaming and custom PCs back in 2010, there weren't many options (of name brands) in terms of computer

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The Cost of a Custom PC: What You Need to Know

August 11, 2025

|Brandon Myers

The Cost of a Custom PC: What You Need to Know

So, you’re looking into getting a custom PC for the first time. What do you need to expect when factoring in costs for everything? The

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August 4, 2025

|Austin Doherty

Do You Need Two GPUs in Your Custom PC?

You’re building out a new system for yourself, and you want to know if you are going to need two or more GPUs in there.

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Choosing the Right Case for your Custom Gaming PC

July 28, 2025

|Wesley Boyer

Choosing the Right Case for your Custom Gaming PC

Let's cut straight to the point: choosing the right case is crucial when looking into investing in a new custom PC build or custom gaming

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Why GPU VRAM Matters in Your Custom Gaming PC

July 21, 2025

|Craig Conner

Why GPU VRAM Matters in Your Custom Gaming PC

VRAM, or Video Random Access Memory, is a critical component of your graphics card. Much like the system RAM in your PC, VRAM temporarily stores

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What is AI? Agentic AI vs Responsive AI vs vs Generative AI vs Physical AI

July 17, 2025

|Wesley Boyer

What is AI? Agentic AI vs Responsive AI vs vs Generative AI vs Physical AI

The world of artificial intelligence has taken over nearly every corner of our lives. It’s in our applications, websites, email filters, customer service, and more.

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White PCs, Pink Gaming Builds, and the End of Boring Computers

July 7, 2025

|Wesley Boyer

White PCs, Pink Gaming Builds, and the End of Boring Computers

You ever notice how most custom PCs and gaming PCs are just boring black boxes? Yeah, some people are totally fine with the standard industry

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