The two most known processors are AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) and Intel.This is the “mind” of your computer. This is where all of the input is processed. The motherboard is what connects all the parts of the computer together. Choosing a type of motherboard will depend on the size of the processor socket. There are two types of motherboards, ATX and micro ATX. (Random Access Memory) or RAM is where information being used by your apps are stored. Your ram sticks must match. Meaning if you want 4 GB of ram you need 2 2GB Ram sticks. The hard drive is what holds all of your data and apps. Hard drives come in a variety of speeds, most common are 5400, 7200, or 10000. Picking out a good graphics card is essential for playing the latest games, but does not really matter for an office…show more content… Intel motherboards have combined graphics, so you don’t need a dedicated card if you’re planning to use the computer for web browsing and emails. If you watch a lot of HD video or play a lot of games, you'll want a dedicated video card. If you are building a PC for gaming, then a GPU or external graphic card is extremely important and its selection prices can get pretty high and depend on your requirements. The GPU with more cores and cost is the better. A CD slot or tray is especially important for gamers who want physical games. While the Disc Tray can be cheaper, it is also easy to break down by itself or get jammed. The case is what holds your computers. The size of the case will be chosen by how many drives you install. Also the size of your motherboard. Cases range from cheap and functional to flashy and expensive. Select one that allows for optimal airflow, and install extra fans if necessary.I recommend a water cooling fan system. If you plan on using a lot of high-end components, you will be dealing with a lot more heat output than slower
