| Every computer needs: |
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RAM that is compatible for your motherboard. |
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CPU |
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Motherboard |
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Computer case with that supports your form factor
(Typically ATX) |
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Power Supply |
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Hard drive |
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CD-ROM |
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Floppy Drive |
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Keyboard |
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Monitor |
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Video card (if you don't have on board
video) |
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Operating System |
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Mouse |
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| Some optional components: |
Printer |
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Modem |
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Ethernet Cards (NIC) |
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| For our computer we chose |
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AMD AthlonXP 2200+ |
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Soyo KT333 Dragon Platinum Edition |
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GeForce 3
Microsoft Internet Keyboard |
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Lain-Li PC-75USB case |
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Antec True Power 550 Watt power supply |
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Western Digital 100GB Hard drive |
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Sony DVD-ROM drive |
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Sony Floppy drive |
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Microsoft Optical Mouse |
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512MB of DDR-RAM |
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Custom LCD monitor |