Feb 25, 2011

The basic Hardware for computer building

CPU

The central processing unit (CPU) is the portion of a computer system that carries out the instructions of a computer program, and is the primary element carrying out the computer's functions. The central processing unit carries out each instruction of the program in sequence, to perform the basic arithmetical, logical, and input/output operations of the system. The form, design and implementation of CPUs have changed dramatically since the earliest examples, but their fundamental operation remains much the same.


Motherboard

In personal computers, a motherboard is the central printed circuit board (PCB) in many modern computers and holds many of the crucial components of the system, while providing connectors for other peripherals. The motherboard is sometimes alternatively known as the main board, system board, or, on Apple computers, the logic board. It is also sometimes casually shortened to mobo.


RAM

Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of computer data storage. Today, it takes the form of integrated circuits that allow stored data to be accessed in any order (that is, at random). "Random" refers to the idea that any piece of data can be returned in a constant time, regardless of its physical location and whether it is related to the previous piece of data.


PSU

A modern computer power supply is a switch with on and off supply designed to convert 110-240 V AC power from the mains supply, to several output both positive (and historically negative) DC voltages in the range + 12V,-12V,+5V,+5VBs and +3.3V. The first generation of computers power supplies were linear devices, but as cost became a driving factor, and weight became important, switched mode supplies are almost universal.


GPU

A graphics processing unit or GPU (also occasionally called visual processing unit or VPU) is a specialized microprocessor that offloads and accelerates graphics rendering from the central (micro-)processor. It is used in embedded systems, mobile phones, personal computers, workstations, and game consoles. Modern GPUs are very efficient at manipulating computer graphics, and their highly parallel structure makes them more effective than general-purpose CPUs for a range of complex algorithms. In a personal computer, a GPU can be present on a video card, or it can be on the motherboard, or as in certain Core Intel CPUs, on a CPU die. More than 90% of new desktop and notebook computers have integrated GPUs, which are usually far less powerful than those on a dedicated video card.


HDD

A hard disk drive (HDD) is a non-volatile, random access device for digital data. It features rotating rigid platters on a motor-driven spindle within a protective enclosure. Data is magnetically read from and written to the platter by read/write heads that float on a film of air above the platters.


OS

An operating system (OS) is software, consisting of programs and data, that runs on computers and manages computer hardware resources and provides common services for efficient execution of various application software.



Next we'll start looking at specific hardware parts.






Source(s):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cpu
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motherboard
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_supply
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gpu
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_disk_drive
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system

46 comments:

  1. wow excellent post! clear and concise. I can't wait for more. thanks for the info.

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  2. Informative at all, thanks:) Keep posting

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  3. I used to study ICT.
    And yes this pretty much sums it up :)

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  4. SO far I built all my computers from scratch, and the information you are giving is superb!

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  5. i built a computer not too long ago, i'm planning on doing it again soon

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  6. Really great and informative post!

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  7. thanks for all this information its very helpful :)

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  8. nice tutorial for the basics. how about a tutorial, how to build in the cpu or something like this?

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  9. thanks, this makes me not look like an idiot when I'm talking about my computer ; )

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  10. You know, for using terms like CPU and RAM quite a lot, I really was quite foggy with the true meaning of them, haha.

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  11. Been thinking of building my dream PC. This helps.

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  12. This is very handy info, this blog rules!

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  13. just learned in one of my managment courses how a computer is put together, amazes me that its alot easier than it seems

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  14. Is is nice info for those people who do not know a whole lot about computers or are new to the terms but know a little from their friends/family i can't wait to see more in the future.

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  15. Excellent summary. I always prefer building to buying so you can customize, and often come out cheaper.

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  16. dood advice for people just starting out!

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  17. Pretty good guide on the basics of a computer. Would be helpful for someone that is just getting into computers, or wants to build one for the first time.

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  18. Thanks for this it's really helpful so far, I'm thinking of building my own computer soon.

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  19. Very helpful! AND you cite your sources :)

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  20. as always, very informative. thanks

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  21. I really love your blog, because all your posts are so informative and precise.

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  22. Damn good post sir, thanks , i'm following

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  23. Really useful stuff here man, thanks! Following :B

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  24. Wonderful information! thanks so much. Will continue to check back!

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  25. woah this stuff will help a lot I love comps but don't know too much. will follow :D

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  26. Awesome blog! I have been thinking about making my own build and this helps me greatly! Flwd

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  27. Quite a nice post for begginer computing :-)

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  28. Thanks for the detailed post! I'm building myself a new PC this summer so I will keep this for reference - thanks! :D

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  30. I would love to build a new computer, well any time soon.

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  32. Very useful, cant wait for the 6000$ PC ;)

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  34. basic but very important info :) +followed

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  35. Oh if I had more than 2000$ to spend building a computer I'd be pretty happy xD

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  36. there are some things i have never heard of thank you for sharing !

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  37. Great, some useful info here!

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  38. Building my own comp soon, very helpful post.

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