Gadgets Deconstructed

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Introduction to How to Build a Computer
Choosing a Motherboard
Buying Computer Parts

Installing RAM and the Microprocessor
Assembling the Case
Installing the Hard Drive
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How PCs Work
How Motherboards Work
How Microprocessors Work
How BIOS Works
How Operating Systems Work
How Computer Monitors Work
How Graphics Cards Work
How AGP Works
How PCI Express Works
How IDE Controllers Work
How RAM Works
How ROM Works
How CDs Work
How Bits and Bytes Work
How FireWire Works
How USB Ports Work
How Keyboards Work

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