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Hardware Helper:
Antec TrueControl 550 
If you want to deck out your PC with the latest components--and do it all on one power source--Antec's TrueControl 550 provides all the wattage and control you'll need.

 

Desktop I/O:
Graphics Chipsets 
Ultimate 3D-video performance is no longer a gamer's dream, thanks to upcoming graphics cards from ATI, NVIDIA and S3. Find out where graphics are going.

 

Tech Watch:
Serial ATA 
Just when things on your motherboard were getting comfortable, a new interface arrives, promising faster data transfer rates. Is it worth the fuss--and the upgrade? Find out here.

 

Utility of the Month:
Cool Edit Pro 2.0 
Do justice to your garage band's tracks with a professional-quality sound-editing job from Cool Edit Pro 2.0. Your four-track may never see the light of day again.

 

Downloads 
Want to bypass MS Word's auto-formatting? CrossEyes sheds light. Losing patience with the MP3 software that came with your Nomad Jukebox? Pick up Notmad Explorer.

 

Geek Chic 
Take a look at the latest tech toys the PC Upgrade staff played with this month: THX speakers, a 16-megapixel digital camera, and the tiniest MP3 player we've seen.

 

The GamePad 
Test your tactical skills with the new crop of real-time strategy titles. Visit epic lands, both new and familiar, with EVE Online: The Second Genesis and Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb. Kick your gameplay up a notch with iBUYPOWER's Night Dreamer PC.

 

COVER STORY
Build Your Own Water-Cooled PC 
Mixing water with overclocked electronics may not sound like a good idea--but it is. Grab a snorkel and a screwdriver; it's time to get your feet wet.

 

FEATURES
Test Center:
Graphics Cards 
We pitch NVIDIA's new NV35 chipset against ATI's RADEON 9800 PRO and a handful of competing cards. Make your games jump from the screen with one of the latest graphics cards in our roundup.

 

Keeping Your Cool 
Sometimes a heat sink isn't enough. Chill out with one of these extreme cooling solutions, including an add-on water-cooling kit.

 

DVD Burning Software 
If you want to show off your home videos (or make the next American Movie), you'll need the right tools. We sort through software and hardware options galore and pick the best.

 

Eye-Spy Meets Wi-Fi 
Security cams are no longer just for the rich and famous, and now they're wireless. Install one of these cable-free video cams in your home, and keep an eye on things without breaking the bank.

 

Spyware Invades! 
Are you under attack by popups? Spyware may be the culprit. Take measures to keep your PC free of these prying programs--we'll show you how.