Guide To the insides of a Desktop PC

by:Brendon Parshall

What You Need to BuyMotherboardRAMHard DriveCPUGPU (optional)CasePower SupplyHeatsink

● Disc Drive● Operating System

MotherboardsEverything connects to the motherboard. Gives you specifications.

Random Access Memory (RAM)The more you got the more you can do at once.6Gb is recommended at least for gamers.Variety of socket types (DDR,DDR2,DDR3,DDR4)

Hard Drive Stores all the informationComes in different sizes

Central Processing Unit (CPU)Where computer information is processed.Variety of socket types.The faster info can be processed the better.Speed is measured is GigaHertz (GHz)

HeatsinkCools down the cpu.Typically made of aluminum or copper.Conducts heat through thermal paste.Pay attention to cpu socket type.

Graphic Processing Unit (GPU)

Unit that sends info from the computer to the monitor.

The better the GPU the better the graphicsA GPU is already built on the motherboard but

if you want enhanced graphics buy one.

CaseHolds all internal partsVaries in air flow

Important

Powersupply

Supplies electricity to the pc.They come in a variety of form factors (check

with motherboard for specs).They come in varieties of wattage.

Compartment where CD’s and DVD’s are inserted.

Disc Drive

Operating Software

Software that allows a user to operate a pc.

The End.