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06-23-2006, 11:59 PM
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Explanation of Major Computer Parts
The Major components in a standard PC include the following:
CPU(processor)
RAM random access memory
Motherboard
Video Card or Graphics Card
Hard Drive Disk(HDD or HD)
Optical Drives(includes CD and DVD drives)
End Note:</span>[/i] [/u]remember, that in the computer industry, there is no such thing as "futureproof" and spending the extra $100 here and there might be nice now but will get you nothing in the long run. Parts simply become obsolete and there is no way of avoiding that. Aim for the best value whenever possible while still taking into account any needs or desires. Also remember the following phrase : "cheap, fast, or reliable choose two" as you will find it to be surprisingly true. [/b]
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06-24-2006, 12:06 AM
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I only skimmed it, but nice guide
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06-24-2006, 09:22 AM
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nice post here, good job 
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06-24-2006, 09:30 AM
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Great Guide xelink, this should indeed be pinned
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the way you treat other members is appauling
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06-24-2006, 09:38 AM
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Nice guide; this can be really helpful.
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06-24-2006, 11:32 AM
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Dude that is a very clean guide i read it already nice explaination on RAM
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06-24-2006, 11:43 AM
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Nice explinations... Chris, add:
Motherboard: Planterboard < True Term
Graphics Card: GPU
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06-24-2006, 11:51 AM
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I had some free time, so I read all of that. Nice guide you got there, thanks for the information and suggestions.
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06-24-2006, 07:28 PM
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thank you zelink. i needed this. 
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06-24-2006, 07:59 PM
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Just wondering, the guide reminded me, what is the difference between a Sempron and an Athlon 64.
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06-24-2006, 11:29 PM
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Nice guide... since when is GPU slang? A floppy drive is not an optical drive. Also might wanna stick this into word to pick up on the spelling mistakes
Should be pinned after some refinement
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06-25-2006, 12:06 AM
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i know this is a major computer parts thread, but you could probably add some info about Cases, PSUs, and Cooling would be helpful too.
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06-25-2006, 01:57 AM
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Originally posted by BananaFX+Jun 24 2006, 07:29 PM-->
Nice guide... since when is GPU slang? A floppy drive is not an optical drive. Also might wanna stick this into word to pick up on the spelling mistakes
Should be pinned after some refinement
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GPU is only one part of a graphics card... it's as accurate as calling an entire desktop computer or server a CPU.
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Just wondering, the guide reminded me, what is the difference between a Sempron and an Athlon 64.
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the oldest sempropns on socket A are athlon XPs more or less
socket 754 semrons are identical to s754 athlon64 in all aspects save for having less l2 cach and lacking 64 bit extensions
socket s754 sempron 64s are the same as s754 a64s but with less l2 cache
remember that that amount of l2 cache doesn't matter as much on semprons/athlons though as compared to pentium4s. on a p4 there is a huge penalty for a cache miss and a less efficient bus system is used(hence why celeron Ds blow)
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06-25-2006, 02:27 AM
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Yu have multiple names for most things but next to ram you don't have "memory" *puzzled*
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06-26-2006, 06:15 PM
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you realize that I'm not omnipotent...
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