Info on Computer Parts

[dresum]

Hello, Thank You for checking this topic!

I started this topic because i would like to learn more about computer parts and what they do and what goes with what ect ect ect. because when i look at newegg.com and all the parts its all pretty much a different language to me. which leads me to my question, Does anyone know a website that has information on this, somewhere i can read and learn about this stuff, and maybe also a tutorial on building computers? If anyone knows of anywhere that could help me with this, PLEASE POST! any help will be much apreciated!
(sorry for spelling errors, english is not my first language)

Thank You For Your Time!!

 

[LordPhoenix]

Read 10 posts a day in General Hardware for 3 Months.

Then you'll know alot.

 

[Harvey]

A basic system comprises:

1. Motherboard and CPU. Motherboards are designed for either AMD or Intel processors.

Most newer motherboards include an onboard LAN (network adapter) and some include a basic sound card.

2. Case and power supply. You can buy a case and power combo. If you need more power than is typically available in a combo, you may want to buy a separate power supply with a higher rating.

3. RAM (memory).

4. Video card.

5. Hard drive.

6. Other peripherals, including any optical storage (CD or DVD, either as a reader or a burner), possibly a floppy drive, a sound card and any other plug-in devices you want.

I prefer to spec a good, stable basic system, then select peripherals as I need them (or can afford them). A strong system will probably run anything you throw at it, later. A compromised basic system will eventually let you down. Check the main AT site and the buying gudes, other computer sites and the forums for more info on which components of each type will best meet your needs.

Then, don't forget to check Hot Deals for the best prices on what you want.

 

[barnett25]

This site has alot of info on building your own PC. Here is an article explaining what the different parts of a computer do, but it is very outdated (it's from the Pentium II era). This site has a list of the different parts you need to build a PC, with links to detailed descriptions of what to look for in each part. However, since all articles are at least a little out of date, your best bet is to rely on sites like AnandTech for the most up to date information.

 

[bde]

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