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Gaming Computers: expertly built for the hard-core

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We take pride in building high performance gaming computers, components are chosen based on performance, reliability, quality and appearance.  The case in this particular system is a Corsair Carbide R500 mid-tower, it’s roomy to allow plenty of ventilation, 3 120mm super quiet fans with speed control, 1 300mm fan on the side cover.  The front LED lights can be turned off or left on.

We use Asus Sabertooth Z87 motherboard, matching it with an Intel i7-4770k CPU, 16GB DDR3 RAM, supercharge it with an EVGA GTX-780 ti 3GB graphics controller.  After chosen said components we matched the power requirement for the system with a Corsair 750W power supply.

For data storage, we picked a Samsung EVO Pro SSD and a 2TB WD Caviar Black hard drive and a LG Bluray/DVD burner.

Many of our customers told us they leave the side panel of the case off to show off how “awesome” the machine looks, both outside and inside.  We routed the wires neatly hiding them where possible yielding a pleasing look and allow optimum airflow to cool down the monster video card and main board.

If you are looking for a custom built gaming computer, head right over to Alfa Computer or give us a call, you’ll be glad you did.

Corsair Carbide mid-tower

Corsair Carbide mid-tower

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CRYPTOLOCKER virus, what you need to know

Cryptolocker ransomware virus

Just in the past month, a new virus named CRYPTOLOCKER has surfaced making security experts scrambling for solutions.
What does it do (Payload): Cryptolocker virus encrypts most data files on your computer including shared locations that you connect to i.e. network folders, external drives. Once encrypted, your data can not be opened in applications, you will either get an error message indicating that the files are corrupted or you will receive a message from the virus creator demanding that you send $100 or $300 cash card in order for the files to be decrypted.

How does it get into your computer: So far, the virus is transmitted using low tech methods, you might receive an email with subject “USPS Tracking”, “Dunn & Bradstreet rating” or similar topics, a small Zip or Rar file is attached to the email which contain the virus.

Solutions: We are able to remove the virus efficiently but as this article is written, there is no way to decrypt the files without the encryption key which is kept on the virus maker’s server. Therefore, restoring from a recent backup is recommended (You DID backup your data, right?). If you don’t have a good backup, data recovery is the next solution.

If you are infected with virus, please call us for consultation before making any drastic changes to your computer or server, this will help with data recovery should you need it.

Alfa Computer is the best rated computer shop in the Boston Area.

Alfa Computer means Excellent Customer ServiceAlfa Computer is #1 for the Boston Area in customer service, according to Boston Consumer’s Checkbook.  Check it out!  http://www.checkbook.org/sitemap/Boston/Ratings_And_Articles/Computer_Repair_Shops/

A reputation based on real experiences.  If you have been trying to connect with one computer shop that can take care of all your computer service, network problems, and computer product and accessory support, then you’ve come to the right place.

The Google Craze

Google LogoNowadays it’s almost impossible to get through a day without hearing the word Google. Their products range from maps, to programs, to social networks, to operating systems and even their self-driving car seems not so far from the market.

As someone constantly looking for workflow optimizing strategies I’ve adopted many of google’s solutions into my daily routine so here is a list of my favorite Google products and how I use them.

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