From multicore CPUs and SATA hard drives to PCIe expansion buses and peripherals, this text offers practical and concise explanations of contemporary and popular PC hardware. Along with detailed coverage of essential A+ hardware topics, students will find an indispensable guide to building, maintaining, upgrading, and troubleshooting desktop computers and laptops.
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PC Hardware Essentials
1. Understanding and Working with Personal Computers2. Electricity and Power3. Motherboards4. Central Processing Units5. Memory6. Bus Structures7. Hard Drives8. Removable Storage9. Input and Output Devices10. Printers11. Portable Systems12. Network Fundamentals