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hardwareimage1Episode 13, Part 1: Demystifying Computer Hardware & Upgrades

In this first part of Episode 13, we demystify the basic computer hardware parts. We explain the differences between RAM memory and hard drive memory as well as how to easily upgrade these basic computer parts. We also show you how to locate the processor, video card, power supply, and more.

In part two of this episode (a separate download), we will show you how to locate these basic computer parts inside several computer cases including towers, iMacs, and laptops. In part 2, we also suggest some useful tools when conducting computer upgrades and maintenance.

This video podcast ("vodcast") is available in the older mp4 format & in a higher quality H.264 fromat (requires QuickTime 7 Player installed). Click on one of the links below to view the video (or to view the video in a resizable window, right-click on the link and choose "Download Linked File" from the resulting pop-up menu then open in your player).

 

Hosts: D.Lee Beard & Matt Tragert

Camerawork: Steve Delano & Brandon Jackson

 

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(HIGH QUALITY Quicktime 7 version - H.264) 71MB File

Requires the free QuickTime 7 player. Download it for Mac OS X and Windows.


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(MEDIUM QUALITY Quicktime 6 compatible version - MP4) 52MB File

 

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