SOUND CARDS
Most computer motherboard manufacturers provide integrated sound cards. However, you may have to install the drivers for the sound card, depending on the operating system you will be using. Linux operating system, for example, does not require the installation of any driver. Hence, if you are planning to use a Linux operating system, then installing the sound card drivers is not required
Most computer motherboard manufacturers provide integrated sound cards. However, you may have to install the drivers for the sound card, depending on the operating system you will be using. Linux operating system, for example, does not require the installation of any driver. Hence, if you are planning to use a Linux operating system, then installing the sound card drivers is not required
GRAPHICS CARDS
Now, suppose you want to configure a computer that is compatible with almost all types of PC games. The gaming parts, will include almost all the components and peripherals that have been mentioned above, but with, what I would term as 'higher values'. You will require a processor with a greater speed, a larger storage hard disk, s RAM with a larger capacity and a TFT screen for better display. In addition to all these, you will require a graphics card. If you want to play the latest multimedia games, then a graphics card is the utmost necessity. Many computers come along with built-in graphics card, while many of them just provide the graphics card slot. If the graphics card provided by your computer manufacturer does not solve your purpose, then you can replace the graphics card with another one of your choice. The Nvidia Gforce and ATI Radeon are among the top competitors in this field.
Now, suppose you want to configure a computer that is compatible with almost all types of PC games. The gaming parts, will include almost all the components and peripherals that have been mentioned above, but with, what I would term as 'higher values'. You will require a processor with a greater speed, a larger storage hard disk, s RAM with a larger capacity and a TFT screen for better display. In addition to all these, you will require a graphics card. If you want to play the latest multimedia games, then a graphics card is the utmost necessity. Many computers come along with built-in graphics card, while many of them just provide the graphics card slot. If the graphics card provided by your computer manufacturer does not solve your purpose, then you can replace the graphics card with another one of your choice. The Nvidia Gforce and ATI Radeon are among the top competitors in this field.
RAM
It is generally assumed that the more the storage capacity of the RAM, the faster the computer. This is because the RAM is the primary storage device in a computer. Your RAM also needs to be compatible with the computer processor you are using. DDR SDRAM is the most used RAM nowadays. It is compatible with socket A as well as socket 478 motherboards.
It is generally assumed that the more the storage capacity of the RAM, the faster the computer. This is because the RAM is the primary storage device in a computer. Your RAM also needs to be compatible with the computer processor you are using. DDR SDRAM is the most used RAM nowadays. It is compatible with socket A as well as socket 478 motherboards.
MOTHERBOARD
This is perhaps the most important part of your computer. This is where all your computer peripherals and components are connected to and most importantly, the CPU is mounted on the computer motherboard. It is nothing but a PCB (Printed Circuit Board), which holds and provides connections to different components. When selecting a motherboard, you should take into consideration, the processor which you are going to use. Not all processors are compatible to all motherboards. For example, socket motherboards are compatible with AMD Athlons, whereas socket 478 motherboards are compatible with Pentium 4 processors.
This is perhaps the most important part of your computer. This is where all your computer peripherals and components are connected to and most importantly, the CPU is mounted on the computer motherboard. It is nothing but a PCB (Printed Circuit Board), which holds and provides connections to different components. When selecting a motherboard, you should take into consideration, the processor which you are going to use. Not all processors are compatible to all motherboards. For example, socket motherboards are compatible with AMD Athlons, whereas socket 478 motherboards are compatible with Pentium 4 processors.
UPS
A great safety device for your computer, a surge protector will enable you to plug all your power chords to one power source and protect your computer against power surges in case of power outage. An UPS will buy you vital time to save your file or important work in case of a blackout.
A great safety device for your computer, a surge protector will enable you to plug all your power chords to one power source and protect your computer against power surges in case of power outage. An UPS will buy you vital time to save your file or important work in case of a blackout.
CPU
This is what controls everything in your computer. Be it the processes, the components or even the minutest operation like the volume, it handles everything. So take due care when selecting this component during your computer buying process. There are 32 bits and 64 bits processors available in the market. Get a proper review of the 32 bits and 64 bits processors, before selecting the computer processor you want. AMD and Intel are the two major players in this field. Review the AMD and Intel chips, before selecting the CPU for your computer. The other most important factor that you need to take care of is the processor speed. The unit of processor speed is GHz/sec.
This is what controls everything in your computer. Be it the processes, the components or even the minutest operation like the volume, it handles everything. So take due care when selecting this component during your computer buying process. There are 32 bits and 64 bits processors available in the market. Get a proper review of the 32 bits and 64 bits processors, before selecting the computer processor you want. AMD and Intel are the two major players in this field. Review the AMD and Intel chips, before selecting the CPU for your computer. The other most important factor that you need to take care of is the processor speed. The unit of processor speed is GHz/sec.
OPTICAL DRIVES
You will require an optical reader to read your CDs and DVDs. You can also get a DVD-ROM R/W, can read and write both CDs and DVDs. You can consider getting a Blu-ray drive to enhance the viewing pleasure on your LCD monitor. Having a separate reader and burner for both reading and writing CDs and DVDs, can avoid excessive use of the same lens, and hence increase the longevity of your optical drive.
USB PORT
This is the age of USB devices. The storage capacities of USB storage devices have also increased a lot. Check that you have got more than two USB ports in your computer, for almost all components, like a mouse and USB flash drives will need a USB port. Computer mouse, monitor, keyboard, printer etc. all come along with the USB connection facility. You can add an external hard disk to your computer too, using a USB port.
You will require an optical reader to read your CDs and DVDs. You can also get a DVD-ROM R/W, can read and write both CDs and DVDs. You can consider getting a Blu-ray drive to enhance the viewing pleasure on your LCD monitor. Having a separate reader and burner for both reading and writing CDs and DVDs, can avoid excessive use of the same lens, and hence increase the longevity of your optical drive.
USB PORT
This is the age of USB devices. The storage capacities of USB storage devices have also increased a lot. Check that you have got more than two USB ports in your computer, for almost all components, like a mouse and USB flash drives will need a USB port. Computer mouse, monitor, keyboard, printer etc. all come along with the USB connection facility. You can add an external hard disk to your computer too, using a USB port.
PRINTER/SCANNER These are the computer peripherals, which you can get as per your requirement. If you have a job of desktop publishing, then printers and scanners are among the parts that will be an integral part of your infrastructure.
KEYBOARD Most people wonder, how can keyboards differ? But computer keyboards manufactured by different vendors have different facilities. There are some that provide keys for internet access, while some provide keys for games. Some have keys for increasing or decreasing the volume, though this has been integrated in almost all keyboards, that are manufactured nowadays.
MOUSE This is the device, because of which, we don't have to remember the keyboards shortcuts anymore. An optical mouse is always preferred, whether a laptop or desktop. There are three modes of connecting an optical mouse; USB, wireless and Bluetooth.
MOUSE This is the device, because of which, we don't have to remember the keyboards shortcuts anymore. An optical mouse is always preferred, whether a laptop or desktop. There are three modes of connecting an optical mouse; USB, wireless and Bluetooth.
