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Computer Hardware. Topic 3. Computer Hardware. Shows location of the following devices on a standard ATX motherboard Advanced Technology Extended (ATX) – computers are standardize for parts and fit Many parts are interchangeable Not true for laptops; designs vary. Computer Hardware.
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Computer Hardware Topic 3
Computer Hardware • Shows location of the following devices on a standard ATX motherboard • Advanced Technology Extended (ATX) – computers are standardize for parts and fit • Many parts are interchangeable • Not true for laptops; designs vary
Computer Hardware • Components • Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Random Access Memory (RAM) • Northbridge • Southbridge • Location of video card • Note – Land Grid Array (LGA) is a specific Intel processor socket • Has 775 contacts
Computer Hardware • ASUS P6X58D-E LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard • NEWEGG for $230 as of October 11, 2010 • A performance motherboard
Computer Hardware • ASRock X58 Extreme LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard • NEWEGG for $164.00 as of October 11, 2010 • A performance motherboard
Computer Hardware • Foxconn G31MXP-K I7 LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard • NEWEGG for $40 as of October 11, 2010 • A budget motherboard
Computer Hardware • CPUs get hot • Person is cooking an egg on his CPU • Heat is a CPU’s enemy • You could damage the CPU Cooking an Egg on the CPU