November 28th, 2008
by Edy
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Computer Parts, Motherboard
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Motherboard is one of the main components of a computer and made of the printed circuit board (PCB).
The motherboard is also known as mainboard, system board, logic board or sometimes, shortened as “mobo”.
It serves as the backbone of a system because it provides all the electrical connections by which other components of the system communicate.
Aside from that, it hosts the central processing unit (CPU), and other devices. Read the rest of this entry →
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November 25th, 2008
by Edy
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Computer Parts, Memory
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Computer memory is a very essential part of a computer system. It is commonly referred to as RAM (Random Access Memory).
When a user opens an application or program and any files opened on that application, they are loaded into the RAM.
But once these files are saved and closed, the files are written into the specified storage device. The files and the application are then purged from the RAM.
RAM is the temporary or volatile storage area utilized by the CPU (Central Processing Unit). With RAM, you can both read and write data.
SIMM and DIMM are the two commonly types of computer memory.
Single In-line memory module (SIMM) is dedicated to store memory chips while Dual In-line Memory Module (DIMM) is used to hold memory chips.
DIMM has a 64-bit upgrade path because of the Pentium processor requirements. With this, DIMMs can be installed one at a time unlike SIMM.
DIMM provides twice as much data as a single SIMM. Command address and control signals are buffered on the DIMM.
To determine the type of memory that fits your computer is to verify first the requirements of your computer system’s motherboard.
If your motherboard supports DDR 400/333/366, then you can choose the memory speed and capacity you prefer.
1 Gigabyte is the recommended computer memory capacity. It would be excellent if you can install 2GB or greater.
Higher memory capacity can help increase the speed in loading and opening the computer and applications installed.
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November 6th, 2008
by Edy
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Computer Spot, Computer Tips, Featured
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Just because there is a supercomputer displayed on a computer showroom doesn’t mean you have to buy it.
A computer can last longer but since technology advances quickly and software requires new technology that after four or five years, your new computer is considered outdated.
So what should you? Upgrade? Replace? Sell it? It is not funny if you will still keep your old computer. You can still use it for testing purposes, word-processing and internet surfing.
If you are deciding whether to upgrade or replace your computer, think again. There are things that you still need to consider with this kind of decision especially if you have a tight budget for a new computer. Read the rest of this entry →
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September 2nd, 2008
by Edy
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Computer Software, Featured, Operating System
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While an operating system is a central part of your computer system, knowing the definition of an operating system is not integral to knowing how to use one.
However, when you do know the definition of an operating system, you can better understand what it is doing inside your computer to make it run and to make using it easier for you.
In its basic form, the definition of an operating system is as follows: a set of computer programs that manage the hardware and software resources of a computer system. Read the rest of this entry →
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