Introduction Check out our complete selection of articles on finding the best computer components at optimal price. We’ll guide you through all the important technical details you need to know on your hunt for the best deals. If you know what to look for in electronics, you can save a great deal of money. This guide is aimed at those who want to start making 3D computer graphics, multimedia, gaming, and films. But it also applies […]
Introduction Pre-requisites Choosing the right motherboard for your new computer system is never easy because there is a very wide range of technical details and prices to sift through. We will guide you through the important aspects and recommend some good components for your budget. Before you begin browsing motherboards, you should decide which CPU you want to buy first, an note the type and socket it uses. It is crucial that they be compatible […]
RAM Memory In a computer, the memory called RAM is short for SD-RAM, meaning Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory. This is the short-term memory of your computer. Before and after data is passed to the CPU, this information is stored in the RAM. It holds the information currently being worked on before it is committed to a hard drive or disk or other data storage device. In fact, if your computer shuts down with […]
Introduction It is generally considered that there are only three main methods of storing data for use on computers. Tapes Discs and Floppy drives Computer Chips However, these categories should not be viewed as a progression from oldest to newest. In fact, over time, the technology lifecycle has alternated between iterations of each type of data storage format. Each one having different specifications, hence different pros and cons. They each have their own use […]
Hard Drive Storage Hard drives are the main data storage for your computer. They store many gigabytes of data (billions of bytes) on magnetic plates spinning very quickly inside the casing. The reading heads are microns away from the surface, gobbling up or writing new information in the form of bits. The hard drive is the only motor-driven device in a computer, except for the fans. But unlike fans, they are very sensitive to movements, […]
Solid State Drives Introduction Nowadays, there is another category of data storage devices that are slowly overtaking hard drives in the market. They have evolved from the volatile (chip-based) memory like RAM, but unlike them, they do not lose their data when unpowered. They have first been made in smaller capacities, making them ideal for the development of USB memory sticks (USB keys) and flash cards (for cameras). Today however, they have evolved into full-fledged […]