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The only people who would actually use on board vga are people who only use their computer to surf the internet or something
like that. If you're building your own computer, chances are you're doing it for a specific reason (such as gaming or video
editing.) If you use your computer for more than looking at web pages and documents, buy a good video card
Why choose an NVIDIA nForce MCP?
NVIDIA nForceŽ media and communications processors (MCPs) are a key motherboard component providing essential technologies
for your PC. Designed with an innovative, highly integrated architecture, NVIDIA-based motherboard solutions provide high-speed
system performance, advanced networking, and unparalleled storage solutions to both AMD and Intel platforms.
There aren't too many workstation class casings in the retail market, for obvious reasons. Big companies usually depend on
branded vendors for complete server solutions that span the hardware to the software and most importantly, include technical
support. They are unlikely to build their own servers from scratch. Even smaller firms have found it more cost effective to
get a small office server from Dell or HP rather than go the DIY route. It is a matter of both convenience and technical expertise.
Therefore, it's no wonder that there are very few casings in the retail market that are oriented towards the workstation segment.
Into this rarefied market, we now find a new entry from the ever prolific Cooler Master. With a front, hot swappable hard
drive (SATA 3Gbp/s compliant) compartment together with support for server motherboards and power supply units, the ITower
930 casing seems to have all the prerequisite workstation credentials for this niche category. Does it really have what it
takes to survive the rigorous demands on stability and performance? You'll know our take on it soon enough, so read on.
Computer Motherboards
A motherboard is the central or primary circuit board of a modern computer. It is also known as a system board or logic
board. Most motherboards produced today are designed for PC-compatible computers. The basic purpose of the motherboard is
to provide the electrical and logical connections for the other components of the system to communicate. A desktop computer
is built with a CPU, graphics video card, sound card, hard disk controller, memory (RAM), and other essential components on
the motherboard. Other components such as external storage, controllers for video display and sound, and peripheral devices
are connected to the motherboard via edge connectors and cables, although in it is increasingly common to integrate these
"peripherals" into the motherboard.
Choosing a motherboard can be an overwhelming task. The industry boasts an incredible variety of motherboard manufacturers
and models, and each motherboard is compatible with either a specific Intel or AMD processor. Since the motherboard is the
heart of your PC, it is important to do your homework by reading motherboard reviews.
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