Standard Components Of A PC System, Continued

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Graphics card

 

 

CD-ROM or DVD drive

 

 

Floppy disk drive, if needed

 

The following items shouldn't be forgotten:

• Monitor
• Keyboard
• Mouse

These components are necessary to run the new computer, including its operating system (e.g., Windows, Linux).

Extra Options For Special Applications

Depending on what you'll be using your PC for, you might need the following components as well; please note, though, that this list is by no means complete:

Application	Required components
Internet access	Modem, ISDN card, or network card (if using DSL)
Gaming and Music	Sound card and loudspeakers
CD recording, archiving	CD recorder, ZIP drive
Network	Network card (Ethernet)
Digital camera	Either a motherboard with integrated USB, or separate USB card
Video Editing & Camcorder	Video capture card with IEEE1394/FireWire (i-Link) interface, if possible

For Further Reading,

Building Your Own PC