PC Hardware in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition [Electronic resources] نسخه متنی

Chapter 1. Fundamentals

This chapter covers a mixed bag of important fundamental information
about PCs, including how PCs are defined, an overview of PC
components and technologies, a brief explanation of system resources,
guidelines for building, buying, and upgrading PCs, smart buying
practices, and suggestions as to what to do with old PCs.