Joseph-Building a PC
There were two main parts to this project:
- Research the parts of a computer and what they do
- Choose the specific parts of a computer to buy and put together
Parts of a Computer
Motherboard:
PCI Slots: (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Where the graphics card and other such extras are connected.
Memory Slots: Where you place the RAM.
Back Panel Connector:
Contains many different connections to the computer such as USB Ports
Firewire: Extra efficient connection to the motherboard
CPU Socket: Where the processor is placed
Main Power Connector: Where the power supply is plugged in.
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CPU:Central Processing Unit
Computational engine: Does all the algorithms required to run a computer
Underside of the CPU contains hundreds of pins
Socket types:
- LGA: (Land grid array) has many different pins that make contact with the underside of the CPU
- PGA: (Pin grid array) Has sockets that the underside of the CPU is inserted into
