In the Computer Stone Age â say, 25 years ago or so â just about every computer was custom built. Before the big computer makers turned PCs into commodities, you would order a certain motherboard, a certain CPU, a certain amount of RAM (at up to $400 a megabyte in the mid-1980s) and even specify [...]
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Deciding Between a Custom-built and Pre-built Computer
Do You Know the Difference Between Your Hardware and Software on Your Computer?
You better believe understanding the difference and how your hardware and software operates is the key to success because they work together to allow you to perform the wide variety of functions possible on your personal computer. It’s actually pretty simple — “hardware” refers to all of the physical pieces of equipment, like your mouse, [...]