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Computer hardware
The document outlines essential steps and components for building a PC, emphasizing the importance of specifications like CPU, RAM, motherboard, and storage types. It also mentions software requirements and peripheral compatibility, emphasizing the need for thorough research and proper assembly. Additionally, it provides tips for submitting a related assignment via Edmodo, including utilizing PCPartPicker for specifications.
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- 1. Mr. Maxson Last Update:November 2015
- 2. •Research! •Research! •Research! • Using theInternet is a requirement Step 1 for building a PC
- 3. • Speed • Core •Thermal Design Power (TDP) • Bit Rate CPU
- 4. • Socket/CPU • FormFactor • RAM Slots • Max RAM • Hardware such as Video and Sound Cards, Network Interfaces, etc.… could be built in to the Motherboard Motherboard
- 5. • RAM • Speed •Type • Column Access Strobe (CAS) • Modules • Size Memory
- 6. • Hard Drive(s) •Series • Form • Type • Capacity • Cache Storage
- 7. • Series • Chipset •Memory (VRAM) • Core Clock Video Card
- 8. • Type (Form) •Drive Bay • Ext. 5 ¼ “ • Int. 3 ½ “ • Power Supply? • OtherTypes of Forms (difficult to customize-upgrade) • Modular • Laptops • Tablets Case
- 9. • Series • Form •Efficiency • Watts • Modular Power Supply
- 10. • Blu-Ray (BD) •DVD • Read Speed • Write Speed • Used to be called CD ROM drive • Old School Storage • Floppy Disk • Zip Drives • Tape Drives Optical Drive
- 11. Software that runsthe Hardware Most Popular • Windows • Linux (Unix) • OS X (Apple Proprietary Hardware Only- Unix Based) • Google Chrome • Java Based Operating System
- 12. • Resolution • Size •Resp.Time (low in MS=Faster) • IPS (In-Plane Switching) • Interface-VGA HD15, HDMI, DVI Monitor
- 13. • USB • Network,Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth Connected (server-cloud) • Old School Devices External Storage
- 14. • Chipset • Channels •Bits • SNR (signal-to-noise-ratio) • Sample Rate • Input/output Ports • PCI, USB Soundcard
- 15. • Interface • PCI •USB • Ports • Mbps • Gbps Wired Network Adapter
- 16. • Interface • Protocols WirelessNetwork Adapter
- 17. • Keyboard • Mouse •Speakers/Headphones • Wireless-Wired Peripherals
- 18. • Close ProximityWireless • USB (dongle) or PCI Card A Note About Bluetooth
- 19. • CPU Cooler •Case Fan- Case Fan Controller • Thermal Compound Cooling
- 20. • Uninterruptable PowerSupply UPS
- 21. • Microphones • Printers •Scanners • Robotics • Radios • Telephone Systems • Sensors • Cameras • Payment Systems • Usually USB or Wireless (expansion card on motherboard) Other Input/output
- 22. • Software thattells the Operating System how to use a piece of Hardware Drivers
- 23. • The morethe better • The faster the better • Be sure everything fits together • Warranties and Returns FinalTips
- 24. In Edmodo • Usingthe website: • https://pcpartpicker.com/ • Fill out the Word Document “My PC Specs” • Copy & Paste, or type • Save As the Document with your name in the file name • Upload to Edmodo when you submit the assignment Assignment