PC Assembly A PC computer is a modular type of computer, it can be assembled using hardware components made by different manufacturers, so as to... Hardware > Computer: assembly |
PC Assembly - Getting the case ready When preparing to build a PC make sure to have the following: a phillips screwdriver, the necessary screws and the various cables and... Hardware > Computer: assembly |
PC Assembly - Installing the processor The processor is the computer's key integrated circuit which performs the main calculations. Processors come in various formats which... Hardware > Computer: assembly |
PC assembly - Inserting memory modules There are various types of random access memory. The latest motherboards are equipped with DDR2 or DDR memory. Some are even equipped... Hardware > Computer: assembly |
PC assembly - Installing the motherboard The motherboard is screwed into the casing. Small risers, called spacers or mounting screws, come with the motherboard and are used to... Hardware > Computer: assembly |
PC assembly - Inserting expansion cards Expansion cards are plugged into expansion slots. There are several types of slots: ISA slots run at 16 bits. Few computers still use... Hardware > Computer: assembly |
PC Assembly - Hard drive installation The motherboard usually has two IDE (Integrated Device Electronics) connectors: The first connector is known as the primary device... Hardware > Computer: assembly |
PC Assembly - Organising drives and cables Hard drives and other internal devices (floppy disk drive, CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drives or burners) may be installed in any internal drive... Hardware > Computer: assembly |
