Tell Me About Computers by Khal Nuwar
So you want to know about computers? The most important thing to remember, if you are new to computers, is not to be afraid of them. They are just another electrical appliance, and unless you do something drastic, I promise you they won't blow up in your face! ... The Computer Case Computer cases are the outside casing of your tower, or box in your computer; these cases come in an array of different sizes and styles. ... The Mother Board There are many different designs of mother boards available but generally they all look pretty much the same and do the same job.

Computer Training - Computer Repair and Building by Michael Russell
There is no getting around that there are a lot of computers in the world. The percentage of homes alone that now have computers is staggering and with all these computers, some running literally around the clock, there had better be somebody available to repair them when they break down, and... The next thing you will learn is a general overview of the various parts of the computer such as the mother board, power supply, memory chips, hard disk drive and all the peripheral equipment such as CD ROM drives, modems, and floppy disk drives.

How to upgrade your CPU - Part 1 by Michael Cottier
Your CPU, also known as the Central Processing Unit, is basically the heart of your computer and without it we would be in the dark ages. Just like the human heart pumps blood throughout the body, your CPU pumps data through the computer and the corresponding parts that are inside of it. ... Well first I recommend you look at your computer or mother boards manual that came with it, and read about what socket type(s) it supports and what processors work best with it. ... What you want to find is the right speed for you and the socket type for your computers mother board.

Build Your First Computer from Hardware Scratches by Andrew Karasev
Wow- if you do it first time and have some asset of time in your disposition – then go ahead and purchase motherboard, your favorite processor, memory, video card (probably it is better to purchase it external for advanced quality). You will also need computer case – first computer should... First listen your mother board beeps and refer to its documentation. ... If you build your computer from scratches – you should look into 64-bits processor from the beginning. ... It is not a secret that when you build your own computer – you might overpay – in considering to what is available in the...

Building A Computer From Scratch by Richard Horton
Safety The first thing you should do before beginning any project is to be safe. When dealing with electricity is dangerous. By now your probably telling me that I'm stating the obvious, but many people try building their own PC and burn up their hardware, or worse, their home. ... Plug In Your Mother board Do not plug the computer in to the wall outlet yet. ... Note the socket type that your mother board supports(LGA775, socket A ect...) Try to find a bundle kit with heat-sink and fan to insure compatibility.

How to Upgrade Your CPU - Part 2 by Michael Cottier
Now that we have talked about what CPU you should get, next is the removal and installation process of upgrading your CPU. First you need to shut down your computer completely, unplug all cables connected to it, and lay it out in an open workspace, preferably a wood table. ... As I said before, take your time and exercise caution when doing this so you don’t scratch your mother board. ... This is easy because usually the hookup spot on your mother board is labeled "CPU FAN" and is located right next to the CPU's location.

I-RAM, M-RAM: Good Bye to Hard Drives? by Marcelo Reyes
A couple of weeks ago, one of my lab associates made a comment about the advantages of the I-RAM and its speed with respect to the hard drive. What is an I-RAM? I asked. Simple. They are a bank of DDR memories that are used as a hard drive. They are powered through a PCI port and use a SATA... The volatility problem associated to RAM memories is solved with the constant feed that it receives from the board through the PCI port. ... This Technologies main advantage is that the chips keep the information stored even after the system is turned off, which means that computers and other devices...

Lightning Season: How to Avoid Data Loss by Woody Bowers
We have just entered the time of year that most electrical storms occur. Sudden loss of power, power surges, and electrical spikes are all very common causes of computer damage. There is no way to stop Mother Nature however; there are some precautionary measures that can be taken to save your... Brian Cain, data recovery consultant at EcoDataRecovery.com suggests “If your computer is unprotected from power issues and you know there is a storm headed your way -shut down your computer if possible, disconnect the power cable and telephone line until the storm passes.” If your computer has...

Notebook Computer Penalties by Richard Keir
Notebook computers can be incredibly convenient for anyone who needs to travel or work in multiple locations. While external hard drives and flash drives can be used to carry around a hug amount of data, being able to work on the same machine, one that's been configured by you for your specific... So, when a desktop system goes belly up, I'll replace the mother board (or whatever component failed) - or start from scratch and build a better system and recycle the devices that are still useable. ... However, if my notebook computer develops a problem, I've got serious and probably expensive...

Build Your Own Computer by George W. Cannata
I’m eighty-one years old and I bought my first computer six years ago. When I bought it I hardly knew how to turn it on. I consider myself still a Newbie as I’ve barely scratched the surface of computer technology. I have successfully built about a dozen computers for family, friends and myself. ... Installing a mother- board can get dicey for the uninitiated. ... Building a computer doesn’t require a high degree of technical skill, however it does require a little mechanical aptitude. ... For in-depth detailed instructions on how to do this visit the computer page on:...