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PC Components

The document outlines essential PC components including CPU, GPU, motherboard, RAM, storage, PSU, cooling solutions, case, and peripherals. Each component is described with its purpose, key specifications, and popular brands. It serves as a guide for understanding the roles and options available for building or upgrading a computer.

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PC Components

The document outlines essential PC components including CPU, GPU, motherboard, RAM, storage, PSU, cooling solutions, case, and peripherals. Each component is described with its purpose, key specifications, and popular brands. It serves as a guide for understanding the roles and options available for building or upgrading a computer.

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PC components:

1. Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Purpose: The brain of the computer, responsible for executing instructions.

Key Specs: Clock speed (GHz), core count, thread count, cache size.

Brands: Intel (Core i3, i5, i7, i9) and AMD (Ryzen 3, 5, 7, 9, Threadripper).

2. Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

Purpose: Handles graphics rendering, gaming, and high-performance computing tasks.

Types: Integrated (built into the CPU) and Dedicated (separate card).

Key Specs: VRAM size, CUDA cores (NVIDIA), Stream processors (AMD).

Brands: NVIDIA (GeForce RTX, GTX) and AMD (Radeon RX).

3. Motherboard (MOBO)

Purpose: Connects all components, including CPU, RAM, GPU, and storage.

Key Specs: Socket type (compatible with CPU), chipset, RAM slots, expansion slots.

Brands: ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, ASRock.

4. Random Access Memory (RAM)

Purpose: Temporary memory that stores data for quick access by the CPU.

Key Specs: Capacity (GB), Speed (MHz), Type (DDR4, DDR5).

Common Sizes: 8GB (basic use), 16GB (gaming, multitasking), 32GB+ (heavy workloads).

5. Storage (HDD & SSD)

HDD (Hard Disk Drive): Cheaper, slower, mechanical parts, good for mass storage.

SSD (Solid State Drive): Faster, reliable, no moving parts.

Types of SSDs: SATA (slower), NVMe (faster, uses PCIe lanes).


Common Capacities: 256GB (basic), 512GB (standard), 1TB+ (gaming, content creation).

6. Power Supply Unit (PSU)

Purpose: Converts electricity from the outlet into usable power for the PC.

Key Specs: Wattage (500W-1000W+), efficiency rating (80+ Bronze, Gold, Platinum).

Brands: Corsair, EVGA, Seasonic.

7. Cooling Solutions

Air Cooling: Standard fans, good for budget builds.

Liquid Cooling: More efficient for high-performance PCs.

Brands: Noctua (Air), Corsair (AIO Liquid).

8. Case (Chassis)

Purpose: Houses all components, provides airflow and aesthetics.

Types: Mini-ITX (small), Mid-Tower (standard), Full-Tower (large).

Brands: NZXT, Lian Li, Fractal Design.

9. Peripherals & Extras

Monitor: Resolution (1080p, 1440p, 4K), Refresh Rate (60Hz, 144Hz, 240Hz).

Keyboard & Mouse: Mechanical vs. membrane, wired vs. wireless.

Operating System: Windows, Linux, macOS (for Apple hardware).

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