| Before you purchase any computer parts, whether | | | | * PCI Cards |
| you are building your own computer or fix the one you | | | | * USB Port |
| have, be sure that you know what you are purchasing. | | | | * Monitor |
| You need to do some research in order to make the | | | | * Operating System |
| right choices in selecting the correct computer parts, | | | | * IDE Cables |
| installing them correctly, properly maintaining them, | | | | * Graphics Card/Video Card |
| connecting peripherals and troubleshooting when | | | | * Sound Card/Audio Card |
| necessary. Be sure to inspect all parts you buy before | | | | * Modem |
| installing them into your computer; a faulty part can | | | | You will probably also want to purchase a good |
| damage the system in its entirety. | | | | security software program. It is important to protect |
| If you are building your own computer, you will need | | | | your computer from viruses and hackers. And, you |
| the following parts: | | | | should also be prepared with a UPS backup system in |
| * Computer Case - Function | | | | case you lose power. Internet security software |
| * Computer Case - Selecting | | | | includes: Antivirus software, firewall, surge suppressor |
| * Power Supply | | | | or UPS backup and a computer Internet security. |
| * Processor(CPU) along with the Heatsink/Fan | | | | There are also accessories that you can add to make |
| * Motherboard | | | | your computer fun to use. These include speakers, |
| * Hard Drive | | | | headphones, DVD drives, scanners, digital cameras |
| * Memory | | | | and Webcam. There are many online computer stores |
| * Keyboard and Mouse | | | | who have excellent quality systems and computer |
| * CD Drive | | | | parts at great prices. |
| * Floppy drive | | | | |