Desktop Computers

You may want to disassemble a Dell computer for a variety of reasons: you have a new computer and want to sell the parts of the old one on eBay; or maybe you want to install a new component into...

Upgrading a Gateway computer is one way to improve its performance. To install the necessary components, you must remove the side panel of the computer tower. Removing this part of the computer...

Cleaning the inside of a computer sounds like a task best left to a professional technician. However, with the right tools and knowledge, it can be relatively easy and enjoyable, too. Keeping the...

IBM produced Aptiva computers from 1994 to 2001. These desktops were built using several non-standard case designs. The cases are opened either by first removing case screws or through an...

This is a follow up on my past article of buying parts for a desktop computer. Building your own computer system not only saves money, but gives you the power to get EXACTLY what you want

While a computer power supply may not affect system performance, having a high-quality power supply is critical to keeping a system running well in the long run. The amount of power a supply can...

Don't abandon your old hard drive because of a crash. There might still be a way to access the information on the drive. With the help of a functioning computer, you can try to access the...

A PC may need to be rebuilt for many reasons, including replacing damaged, old or outdated hardware components. A PC can also be rebuilt to add new components such as a motherboard, a hard drive,...

Computers from time to time need to be upgraded, completely rebuilt or just disassembled to salvage for parts. One type of computer that is good to salvage for parts or to upgrade is an Acer...

Here you will learn what supplies and tools are necessary to build a computer from scratch. In most cases, no special tools are needed besides a Phillips screwdriver and steady hands.

Rebuilding a desktop computer can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it starts with spending a fair amount of money on new, upgraded parts. The specific parts that must be replaced largely...

The Dell Inspiron 8000 model laptop initially comes with a 1 GHz mobile Pentium III processor. While it will handle most standard computing needs, you may want to upgrade the processor for more...

The Gateway 5200 series of desktop computers come in several different models that have hard drives as small as 10 Gigabytes and as large as 120 Gigabytes. If the hard drive on your desktop has...

The Compaq 5420 is part of the company's Presario line of desktop computers. In its standard configuration, the Compaq 5420 comes equipped with a 1.47 GHz AMD Athlon XP processor, 512 MB of SDRAM,...

The motherboard is the core component of any computer system as it is the device that all of the other parts connect directly to. If your motherboard has gone bad or you want a motherboard with...

Compaq computers, which are sold under the HP brand name, are bare bones budget machines that usually come with smaller hard drives and lack any high end graphics or audio options. If you want to...

After you've had your Gateway desktop computer for a few years, you may find you want to upgrade the RAM for faster computing speeds or replace a part that is no longer functioning correctly....

Many computer users find that they want to be able to have more control over the components and features of their system than a pre-built machine can offer them. Building your first computer can...

The AMD company consistently produces some of the most high-end and powerful processors for personal computers in the world. The AMD 64 series of processors are ideal for cutting edge gaming...

Upgrading a computer's internal components is one of the best ways to improve performance and extend the machine's working life--all for a lot less money than it would cost to buy a new machine....

The Apple iMac with the Intel Core Duo processor is a total workhorse, but the default configurations tend to be light on the needed RAM to run the applications you want. Upgrading the iMac with...