Last week we priced the individual parts towards putting a computer together. This week I brought in a bag of computer pieces (from a computer I had dismantled) and the task was for the class to ‘build this computer’ from scratch.
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There are some advantages to building your own PC, like picking out the exact parts you want and building it to your own specifications. It's also going to cost less than buying a computer from a typical retail outlet.
One of the drawbacks of building your own system is that rather than the full system being under a single warranty, each individual part has a warranty under its manufacturer. If something goes wrong, it may mean contacting each company separately.
The motherboard is the control centre of the PC, where most of the components and chips plug into. When buying a motherboard, make sure it has the correct number and sizes of sockets for your CPU, memory and other cards.
When unboxing components, most parts will come in antistatic bags. It's important to keep them in these bags until you're ready to assemble. Static shocks can ruin PC components, so be sure to ground yourself by touching the metal of the computer case before handling a component, or by wearing an antistatic wrist strap.
More practical hardware next week!
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