Assembling PC

1. Adrienne
InfoTech Academy
HOW TO BUILD A COMPUTER

2. Main Computer Components
• Motherboard
• Case
• Processor
• Memory
• Hard Drive
• Video Card
• Sound Card
• Removable Storage
• Keyboard
• Mouse

3. Purchasing Parts
• Know what is needed
• Check brands and reviews
• Cross-check prices
• Know the right time to buy

4. The Building Process
• Preparing the case
• Configuring the
motherboard
• CPU
• Cache
• Memory
• Motherboard
• I/O connectors and
mouse
• Hook-up the
motherboard
• Floppy drive
• Configuring the
hard drive and CD
ROM
• Hard drive and CD
ROM
• Connections
• Video Card
• Check your work!

5. Software and Installation
• Operating Software
• Application
Software
• Installation

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