There are many ways to display the output from your computer. In this video, you’ll learn about CRTs, LCD technology, LED and OLED, plasma displays, and digital projector technology.
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The most efficient computer will be one that is optimized to perform the task at hand. In this video, you’ll learn the important specifications to consider when selecting a PC for computer design, virtualization, gaming, and much more.
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Each PC power supply lists a number of different specifications. In this video, you’ll learn how to interpret power supply specifications and how to avoid a voltage mismatch when connecting your computer to a new power source.
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If you look closely at your computer’s power supply, you’ll see a myriad of different cables used to power the internals of your PC. In this video, you’ll learn about all of these connectors and how they can be used to power the motherboard and peripherals inside of your computer.
Your computer has many different interfaces, and each interface type has a different set of speed and distance standards. In this video, you’ll learn about the speeds and distances of USB, FireWire, PATA, SATA, and wireless standards.
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Your CPU creates a large amount of heat, and it’s important that your computer’s cooling system is working to keep your CPU at a reasonable working temperature. In this video, you’ll learn about how heat sinks, cooling systems, and liquid cooling systems can keep your processors cool.
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Modern CPUs provide a number of advanced computing characteristics. In this video, you’ll learn about CPU speeds, caching, hyperthreading, virtualization support, integrated GPUs, and much more.
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CPU sockets have changed a great deal through the years. In this video, you’ll learn how Intel and AMD socket types have changed with the evolution in CPUs.
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The throughput and redundancy advantages of RAID are used in numerous computer systems. In this video, you’ll learn about RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 1+0.
The SCSI standard has been around for a long time, and it’s now finding new life due to virtualization technologies. In this video, you’ll learn about the SCSI standard and how SCSI devices are configured and connected together.
