Personal Computer

Personal Computer

Introduction

The purpose of this study is to expand the boundaries of our knowledge by exploring some relevant facts and figures relating to the topic, i.e. how to build a personal computer. A personal computer or personal computer, also known as PC is a microcomputer designed primarily for use by one person at a time. A personal computer is generally medium in size and is used by one user ((though there are operating systems that allow multiple users simultaneously, which is known as multi-user) (Weber, 2004).

In the next section, we will identify the steps that are required to be followed to build a Personal computer (PC).

How to build a PC

When a person decides to buy a computer, he or she selects the necessary parts and go to the store. Walking on all the nearby shops, the individual encounters a problem, one of the already assembled computers that do not fit the needs. In some computers, processor is not the one in the other is not enough memory in some, video card is not available.

A person can buy all the parts separately and assemble everything themselves. This article will help us understand the intricacies of the internal computer devices, as well as to build a computer of your dreams (Norton, 2008).

The first step is to release a flat space on which the assembly will take place on your computer. If you want to, because it's best to collect when the parts are placed on a flat surface. It is also useful to place a piece about the size of 40cm by 40cm by 3cm. Once a place is prepared, one can proceed directly to the assembly (Geisert, 2000).

The process of assembling a computer consists of four stages:

Installing the CPU and RAM on the motherboard;

Installing the motherboard into the case;

Installing a hard drive, CD drive, expansion cards (video, audio, TV tuner, etc.);

Connect the wires.

Installing the CPU

It is important that before you pick up any part of your computer, you must make sure that you do not have a static charge. Simply touch the battery or to another metal object, if the charge is still, it goes from you to the object to which you have touched.

First take out the motherboard from the box and put it on a prepared place. Remove the protective cap, and open the processor locking mechanism. You should have the following (but note that, depending on the chosen motherboard, socket may be different. But actually it does not change, it is important not to touch the pins inside the socket as careless touch may damage them (Eggebrecht, 2009).

For an individual convenience, two types of mounting cooler should be considered (Weber, 2004):

boxed cooler

universal cooler

Before installing the cooler, make sure that all the legs are rotated against the direction given to them. Install the cooler on the CPU. Turning cooler is chosen so that the power cord can be wrapped around a cooler and plug into the slot on the motherboard. Make sure all legs are in the ...