What is Over-clocking a Processor? by Jason Barrett
Q : What is over clocking? Overclocking is when you make your system processor run faster that its normal speed. This has many advantages and dis-advantages. Advantages : This is obvious, your system will run faster Dis-Advantages : Your hardware is likely to have a less life span. ... If you overclock your processor to much your system will not come on and there is a chance that you could damage the processor and motherboard. ... If you do overclock your processor to much and the computer does not come on you can reset your motherboards configuration by removing the power at the...

Choosing The Right Motherboard - A Buyers Guide by Harry Love
When it comes to choosing the right Motherboard, you may want to start out by finding out exactly what a Motherboard is and what it is for. A motherboard is the main part of your computer, if you have ever opened up your tower or brain, as I like to call it. ... Remember the two most important parts in any computer is the Processor and Motherboard. ... You want to be sure your motherboard has one of the following socket sizes for the processor, as these are the newest and most common. ... Also remember that your memory may not be able to handle the motherboard and processor upgrade, so you...

How to Choose a Motherboard by Gary Hendricks
What's Your Processor? First and most important thing to consider when buying your motherboard - what CPU or processor are you using? Motherboards are made differently, not all motherboards will support all CPUs. What CPU you select will determine the type of motherboard you get. ... Expansions Slots and Connectors If you intend to various peripherals to the computer, then the number and type of expansion slots and connectors is important. ... Well, chipsets are the main controllers on the motherboard - they allow the CPU to interface with the various components and expansion cards...

Athlon 64 Processors by Sezer Bozkurt
For a long time Intel has been leading the market in processor sales and popularity but AMD is finally putting a stop to that. With the release of their Athlon 64 processor, with 64 bit computing capabilities, they have been slowly but surely regaining the market back from Intel. ... They provide the power of two processor running in unison while still being able to fit in a single processor motherboard. ... They show blistering speeds for CPU intensive functions such video encoding and gaming. ... They also show great performance in database driven work and most other aspects of computing.

Tips To Select Proper Motherboard by Krishna Pai
Selecting motherboard is really simple. As name suggests "Motherboard" acts as a protective mother of CPU, RAM and other add on cards since these components stand firmly on motherboard. Number of devices have been integrated on motherboard over a period of time. ... 6) If planning for expensive motherboard go for the motherboard with onboard video chipset and an AGP slot. ... Important Motherboard Tips: 1) Do the survey by reading the reviews on motherboards and then look for either same motherboard or compare it with it's competitors product in the market.

Buying / Selecting Computer Components by Jason Barrett
This is the step takes the most time and consideration. Which parts do I buy? Which are best? There are many good places to buy computer parts. You can go to a computer retail store in your area. Although they often provide good warranties, you will pay a little more than you would in other... Desktop cases are short and fat (Which can fit under your monitor nicely.) And towers are tall and slim which are usually placed under the desk. ... Warning, If your fan is not good enough for your processor, then your processor is very likely to overheat and crash your computer.

Build Your Own Personal Computer by Robert Emler
Building your own computer is not as hard as you think. It’s actually pretty simple; if you can put a square peg in a square hole you can build your own personal computer. Let’s look at what you should consider first before building your own computer. ... The better the memory is the more it helps in putting less strain on your computer processor, and it will aid in the performance of your computer. ... It is important to know that the motherboard dose control the future of your computer. ... Now you need to consider the processor.

Computer Training - Building a PC, Piece By Piece by Michael Russell
Building a computer from piece by piece is the best way to get the computer you really want, in addition to being an entertaining process. There are many different parts that make up a computer but it doesn't take long to learn. Depending on what you will be using your computer for, the parts... Decide if you want to use an Intel Processor or an AMD processor and then you will be most likely purchasing a motherboard with socket 939, 755, or 754. ... Sound and Video cards will need to be purchased separately if they do not come equipped on the motherboard.

How to Buy the Perfect PC by Dee Kerr
PCs have become a staple in every home. Without PCs, you will find it hard to stay connected and to even do the work required of you in school or in the office. With so much PC packages being shoved to our throat every time we go to department stores and computer shops, you'll really get quite... what is important however is to choose a motherboard that is compatible with your RAM and processor. ... Some motherboards already have videocards and soundcards embedded on it while others don't. ... Here you install all your programs and save all the documents that you need.

Choosing the Right Motherboard for You by Sezer Bozkurt
The motherboard is the heart of any computer. It is that big flat board inside the computer that everything is connected to. It performs the role directing information and connecting components. A motherboard is often overlooked when choosing components. ... The socket is where the processor (CPU) connects to the motherboard. ... A motherboard must be chosen carefully, to both match all the other components and fit in the case you choose. ... AMD chips utilised socket A for a long time, but now the AMD Athlon 64 series and Semprons use socket 939.