Category Archives: Buying Hardware Components

As technology has progressed, we have seen recording media change.  We’ve had IBM computer cards, paper tapes, tape reels, 45 records, 33 1/3 records, 8 track tapes, cassette tapes, beta, VHS,  Cd’s, DVD’s, memory sticks, HD DVD, Blu-Ray, and now … Continue reading →

We finished all the periphery equipment outside the computer case.   It’s now time to dive in and go inside as we get ready to build our computer.  Let’s start with disk drives. Disk drives use to come with Mb’s … Continue reading →

What can I say about these accessories.  You absolutely need them, but which one you acquire is mostly a personal preference or depends on how much money you want to spend.  There are not a lot of  technical details you need … Continue reading →

I wanted to cover tools you’ll need to assemble your computer up front, so if your missing any needed tools, you can order them now, when you order your computer parts, instead of getting half way through the assembly, and … Continue reading →

Let’s start off our computer building purchases with the computer case.   The truth of the matter is, you don’t need a computer case.  Huh?  If push comes to shove, you could just place the parts of the computer out on your … Continue reading →