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How to Choose the Right Motherboard

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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 […]

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How to find the Best RAM Memory to Optimize your Computer

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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 […]

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Great Hard Drives for Data Storage in Filmmaking

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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, […]

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Fastest Solid State Drives (SSD)

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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 […]

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What is the Best Processor (CPU) for 3D Rendering

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The Central Processing Unit (CPU) The processor or CPU is arguably the most important component of your computer.  It is the main chip involved in every calculations needed for any electronic device to function.  This little bit of genious calculates all the outputs you are expecting a computer to do. Not only can it calculate Excel spreadsheet results, but it also directs what every other component in the computer does.  Therefore, it also connects you […]

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How to Choose a CPU Fan for Overclocking

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The CPU Fan The CPU fan’s role is exclusively to cool down your processor,.  There are two components to the fan assembly: the heatsink one or more fans It is an essential component for any computer because no computer processor can function properly without it.  The CPU fan is entirely dependent on the type of socket you choose for your CPU and it’s needs for heat dissipation. The CPU fan usually adjusts its speed to […]