As a follow up to the previous post, here’s a very entertaining and modern lecture about the inner workings of a computer, created as an introduction to computing for first year computer science and engineering students at UNSW.
Even though computing technology has improved drastically over the last 2 decades, the basic foundation is still the same - CPU, Motherboard, Hard Drive, RAM, Power Supply and Video Card, etc…. Here’s a video from the 90′ released by the Computer Museum, that will make you feel like your watching the Magic School Bus, which takes an interesting and a funny look at how the workings of a 1990’s computer.
This is a 3 part Video outlining what you need to build a “KICK ASS” Game computer. The videos explain how to select correct hardware as well as proper installation of that hardware. This video can be used by not only Game enthusiasts but regular PC users looking to put together a nifty system.
As important as it is to humans to intake fluids to stay cool on a hot day, so is it for CPU’s to stay cool inside your tower. Insufficient cooling is what leads to most CPU damages, this video will explain how to properly cool your CPU so it can take a licking and keep on ticking.