Fix My Own Computer

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 video will show you how to upgrade common computer components while learning about the hardware along the way

This video features a computer memory upgrade (RAM) in a standard PC.

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.

Part 1

If you ever wondered whats on the inside of a computer, this video will dissect and explain the internal PC components part by part.

If your computer is running slow, chances are you are in need of more RAM, short for Random Access Memory. This video will teach you what you need to know to properly choose and upgrade your PC’s RAM.

The video below shows you how to Install RAM quickly and easily.