Choosing the Right Case for you by Sezer Bozkurt
One of the most important components of your PC is the PC case. Choosing a good PC case is an important step in building your computer, since it determines several things. It determines the number of PC components you can have, as well as how what temperature your PC operates at. ... There’s no use buying a smaller case then not being able to put your shiny new video card with 3 fans in it. ... It may sound like something simple, but make sure your motherboard will physically fit into the case. ... The third would be motherboard support.

What is HD DVD? by David Stone
HD DVD stands for High Definition Digital Versatile Disc. It is a round and thin disc that looks almost exactly like a CD or DVD. It is actually very similar to CDs and DVDs in all aspects except one. The difference is that a HD DVD can hold much more information than the CD/DVDs of the past. ... This cable has multiple wires for both video and audio that ensures the clearest quality. ... A disc can hold any other type of information besides movies, but video is the most popular use for a DVD world wide.

Computer Lingo! by Marc Levy
Computer lingo! Or, "techno-babble" as I like to call it. If you don't know your IEEE 1394s from your PCI Express x16s, then you may have a problem if you plan on building or upgrading hardware in your computer. Knowing the talk is essential for getting parts that are compatible and not blowing... - PCI Express x16: A more specific version of standard PCI, it is the standard slot for Video Cards on a motherboard. ... - GPU : Graphics Processing Unit - Your Video Card. ... - SLI : Scalable Link Interface - The technology to link two or more video cards to produce one output.

Get Ahead When You Build Your Own Computer by Phil Moyers
If you’ve been kicking around the idea of building your own computer, it actually isn’t a bad idea. It’s easier than you might think, and you can probably come out with a system that gives you more kick for your money, than you’d see in retail, or those made-to-order places. ... Obviously the more intense and rigorous your video and graphics demands, the more video memory your card will need. ... Many times, computer manufacturers like just use a cheap motherboard that has everything, your sound, video, etc., integrated into it; you get a third-rate version of everything.

Build Your Own PC by Ronald Firquain
Anybody who can follow simple directions can literally save themselves thousands of dollars on all their computer needs. The glossary even breaks down all the geek speak into simple terms. With people already technologically educated, it is easier now for them to choose the specifications of the... Video card This is the part of the computer which determines the condition of the graphics and the pictures. ... Right now, it is recommended to buy a video card with higher memory because of the heavy use of videos and pictures.

What is Blu-Ray? by David Stone
Blu-Ray is the name of the technology that has been implemented for a Blu-Ray Disc. This technology is very similar to a CD or DVD, only it is far more accurate. Like a DVD, a Blu-Ray Disk is round and thin. When inserted into a Blu-Ray Player it is spun and a laser reads the information in a... This enables your components to transfer the digital video and audio streams in their purest form with less clutter. ... It is one cable that houses multiple wires for video and sound. ... With Blu-Ray you can use your existing library of movies and start building a new and better one too.

HDCP - The Worst Consumer Nightmare, or the best Digital Content Protection? by Andrew Ghigo
Why HDCP? As far as the content industry is concerned, all channels of distribution - whether it be through over-the-air signals, Blu-ray or HD DVD, and cable and satellite HDTV, need to be secured. Now, digital HD content delivered though DVI and HDMI represents the highest quality video... The decision to set this flag to restrict the output via the players or set-top box video component output is left to the studio or content provider, who can choose to implement ICT on a disc-by-disc or content-by-content basis.

Buying a Computer? Ask These 3 Questions! by Adam Fletcher
1. Why do you need a computer? Whether you are a new user or advanced one, whether this is your first computer or second (or even third), be clear as to why you want a computer before you even think of buying one. How will you use your computer? Are you only interested in browsing the Internet... Do desktop publishing or video editing feature on your agenda? ... A trackball, joy stick, modem, tape drive, zip drive, printer, plotter, scanner, sound card and speakers, television card and video capture card, to name a few.

Building A Computer - Picking Components by Chris Silop
Picking the parts for your computer is one of the most important things in building a computer, because you cant assemble a computer without the parts! Picking parts for computers has become much easier than before, because things have been standardized, however, you need to make sure everything... Video Cards If you are going to be doing any gaming, be sure to buy a video card, if youre not, onboard video is fine. ... If you arent going to buy a video or sound card, make sure your motherboard has onboard video and/or sound.

Building Your Own Computer by D. David Dugan
The world of computers is constantly changing. It is one of the only industries that is different from month to month. If you’re in the market for a new PC, there are continually new options available. To get the best bang for your buck in computer technology, you may want to consider building... When you are buying a motherboard, make sure to check whether you will need to buy a separate video and sound card. ... There are motherboards available with integrated video and sound but not all do. ... These include the motherboard, processor, cooling fans, hard drive, memory, keyboard, mouse,...