Basic PC Anatomy
Video - How to Buy a Motherboard In this video James, computer hardware training coordinator for Interconnection, shows you how
to buy a motherboard. There are a few things you want to keep in mind when buying a motherboard,
like Will the motherboard support 64-bit processors? More ... CPU Sockets Roundup For current and upcoming motherboards, the PGA package is being replaced by the LGA
(Land Grid Array) package. With a LGA the pins are on the socket and they make contact
with gold-plated copper pads on the processor. More ... The RS-232 Serial Port The RS-232 serial port was used to connect a mouse, modem, and/or printer.
The RS-232 serial port is now totally obsolete. I would be very surprised if you
ever run into a PC with an RS-232 serial port except possibly in a third-world
country. However, I'll briefly describe the it in this article because you may
run into a question about it in the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam. More ... XFX nForce 750i SLI Motherboard The XFX nForce 750i SLI is the fastest motherboard in its class. It is ideal to use for
high-performance and fast speed gaming and can support several processors, including Intel
Core 2 Duo, Intel Core 2 Duo Extreme, Intel Core 2 Quad and Intel Pentium LGA775. More ... XFX GeForce 8200 AMD Dual Core 8GB Barebone Kit Are you ready to build that high-powered gaming system of your dreams? This XFX GeForce
8200 AMD Dual Core 8GB Barebone Kit can make your dreams come true for a lot less than you think. More ... Understanding Graphic Cards Dedicated graphics cards, which we will be discussing in this article, are needed if you
want to do 3D gaming or watch high definition movies. The GPU (Graphic Processing Unit)
is the most determinant feature of every graphics card when it comes to the overall
performance and speed. More ... How Does Wireless Internet Work? Just as we broke free from phone lines, we can now access the Internet from just
about anywhere via a wireless connection. Wireless Internet access is really much
simpler than most people think. This article briefly explains how it works. More ... Network Interface Card (NIC) A Network Interface Card (NIC) is an expansion card that allows a PC to connect to a
network. Though there are many different types of networks, PCs almost always use a
NIC that interfaces to a wireless network or an Ethernet network. More ... Asus M2N4-SLI Socket AM2 AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ Processor Barebone Kit Here's your chance to build that powerhouse system you've always wanted. This kit includes
Ultra eTorque black Mid Tower case with clear side, ASUS M2N4-SLI AM2 motherboard, an
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ processor, and an Ultra 500-watt X-Finity power supply. More ... CompTIA A+ 220-701 and 220-702 Cert Guide CompTIA A+ Certification is widely recognized as the first certification you should
receive in an IT career. The number one goal of this book is to help you pass the
2009 version of the CompTIA A+ Certification Exams and earn your CompTIA A+ Certification. More ... SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card Basics SD cards come in a variety of sizes, storage capacities, and transfer speeds.
This makes it confusing for users to choose the correct memory card for
their products. This article touches on the SD technologies to help you
get the correct SD memory card. More ... Basic PC Anatomy Inkjet Printers There are two main inkjet technologies, thermal and piezo-electric. Thermal technology
uses silicon wafer heating elements, Epson uses a proprietary piezo electric technology. More ...
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