COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER HARDWARE

MOTHERBOARDS AND EXPANSION CARDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What to look for when buying a motherboard?
A
Which one is the cheapest
B
Make sure the motherboard you chose is compatible with your current (or new) processor.
C
Which is the coolest looking
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When you’re selecting your motherboard, be sure it has enough slots, can support all the RAM that you ever plan to configure, and that it can support the fastest RAM that you’ll want to buy. At the same time, you’ll want to think about how to buy your RAM.

Detailed explanation-2: -Look it up on the motherboard manufacturer’s website. They will have a product page for your motherboard with a list of compatible CPUs. Note that some CPUs may require a specific BIOS version to be installed on your motherboard.

Detailed explanation-3: -Find your motherboard’s manufacturer and model. Look for your motherboard’s specifications on Google. Click the link to the official motherboard manufacturer’s website. See what socket type your motherboard supports in the listed specifications.

Detailed explanation-4: -Form Factor. Initially you’ll need to select a form factor. Processor Socket. After choosing a form factor you’ll need to choose a processor socket. RAM (Random Access Memory) Next up, RAM, short for Random Access Memory. PCI Slots. Features. SATA.

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