HOW TO BUILD A COMPUTER

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HOW TO BUILD A COMPUTER
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Main Computer Components

• Motherboard
• Case
• Processor
• Memory
• Hard Drive
• Video Card
• Sound Card
• Removable Storage
• Keyboard
• Mouse

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Purchasing Parts

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

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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!

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Software and Installation

• Operating Software
• Application Software
• Installation

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