Inside the PC
The inside of the computer case contains everything that makes your PC run. Inside is the processor, memory, storage and everything else that supports the operation of your computer.
Power Supply Voltage Tolerances
Below is a table listing power supply voltage tolerances. Power supplies must provide voltages within this tolerance to ensure that devices are properly powered.
Below is a table listing power supply voltage tolerances. Power supplies must provide voltages within this tolerance to ensure that devices are properly powered.
ATX Power Supply Pinout Tables
<p>ATX power supply pinout tables are useful references when testing a power supply. You need to know which pins correspond to ground or specific voltages before you can successfully test a PSU.
<p>ATX power supply pinout tables are useful references when testing a power supply. You need to know which pins correspond to ground or specific voltages before you can successfully test a PSU.
ATX 6 pin 12V Power Connector Pinout
Below is the pinout for an ATX 6 pin 12V power connector. This is a motherboard power connector used to provide +12 VDC to the processor voltage regulator.
Below is the pinout for an ATX 6 pin 12V power connector. This is a motherboard power connector used to provide +12 VDC to the processor voltage regulator.
ATX 4 pin 12V Power Connector Pinout
Below is the pinout for a standard ATX 4 pin 12V power connector. This is a standard motherboard power connector used to provide +12 VDC to the processor voltage regulator.
Below is the pinout for a standard ATX 4 pin 12V power connector. This is a standard motherboard power connector used to provide +12 VDC to the processor voltage regulator.
Floppy Drive 4 pin Power Connector Pinout
Below is the pinout for the standard floppy drive 4 pin power connector. This is the current standard power connector designed for floppy drives.
Below is the pinout for the standard floppy drive 4 pin power connector. This is the current standard power connector designed for floppy drives.
SATA 15 pin Power Connector Pinout
Below is the pinout for the standard SATA 15 pin power connector. This is one of two current standard power connectors designed for peripheral devices.
Below is the pinout for the standard SATA 15 pin power connector. This is one of two current standard power connectors designed for peripheral devices.
Molex 4 pin Peripheral Power Connector Pinout
Below is the pinout for the standard Molex 4 pin peripheral power connector. This is one of two current standard power connectors designed for peripheral devices.
Below is the pinout for the standard Molex 4 pin peripheral power connector. This is one of two current standard power connectors designed for peripheral devices.
ATX 24 pin 12V Power Supply Pinout
Below is the pinout for a standard ATX 24 pin 12V power supply connector.
Below is the pinout for a standard ATX 24 pin 12V power supply connector.
How to Open a Computer Case
The first step to working inside your computer is to open the case. Once the case is opened, you'll have access to everything you need for repairing or upgrading your computer.
The first step to working inside your computer is to open the case. Once the case is opened, you'll have access to everything you need for repairing or upgrading your computer.
"Building the Perfect PC" Book Review
Building the Perfect PC is the... well... perfect book if you want to know everything you need to know - and not too much more - about putting your own PC together. I highly recommend this book if you're planning on building your own computer anytime soon.
Building the Perfect PC is the... well... perfect book if you want to know everything you need to know - and not too much more - about putting your own PC together. I highly recommend this book if you're planning on building your own computer anytime soon.
Take a Tour Inside Your PC
Upon first glance, the wires and exposed circuitry inside of a computer case can seem overwhelmingly complicated. Knowing how it all fits together can help bring some sense to the chaos.
Upon first glance, the wires and exposed circuitry inside of a computer case can seem overwhelmingly complicated. Knowing how it all fits together can help bring some sense to the chaos.
PC Click-N-Learn
Don't let the fact that this wonderful learning tool is aimed at kids get you down. This is a very useful, easy to use tool for exploring the inside of your PC. This is highly recommended for novices of all ages!
Don't let the fact that this wonderful learning tool is aimed at kids get you down. This is a very useful, easy to use tool for exploring the inside of your PC. This is highly recommended for novices of all ages!
How PCs Work
From the great minds at HowStuffWorks.com comes this easy to read guide on how your computer works. Simple definitions and diagrams help to make this a great place to begin learning about how your computer fits together.
From the great minds at HowStuffWorks.com comes this easy to read guide on how your computer works. Simple definitions and diagrams help to make this a great place to begin learning about how your computer fits together.
A Beginner's Guide to What Goes on Inside That PC
This very good "Inside your PC" guide, while aimed at beginners, is extremely descriptive. If you're just starting out, check out some of the other resources first and use this guide to learn even more.
This very good "Inside your PC" guide, while aimed at beginners, is extremely descriptive. If you're just starting out, check out some of the other resources first and use this guide to learn even more.
What Are All The Parts of My Computer?
Ian Waugh outlines the major computer parts in this quick and easy guide.
Ian Waugh outlines the major computer parts in this quick and easy guide.