Build your own desktop computer

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

Prepare the case for the motherboard
First the case must be prepared for the installation of the various components. First remove one of the hard drive caddies from the front of the computer and put it on one side for when this is fitted.
The backing plate at the back of the case [...]

Memory

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

Memory
More memory can be supported by 64bit systems - 32bit Windows or Linux systems are limited to 4GB of Ram, whereas a 64bit Windows or Linux system can support 128GB. Data is also moved in larger chunks, allowing a theoretical speed advantage, which is a far greater point when you build you [...]