Comments on: The Basic Parts Of A Computer & How To Upgrade Them [Technology Explained]

By: yuregininsesi

yuregininsesi — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 08:41:00 +0000

Great article, Steven! Maybe include something about how you need a separate GPU in order to upgrade it. I think if your GPU in “integrated” then you cannot upgrade it. I could be wrong.

By: Prateek Jain

Prateek Jain — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:14:00 +0000

gud article

By: Birkenstock

Birkenstock — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 08:27:30 +0000

This what I am lookin for .

By: searchlackey

searchlackey — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:23:58 +0000

Very informative article for sure. I may have to add you to the technology or DIY section of http://www.searchlackey.com

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:17:00 +0000

For 99% of people, no. Most onboard sound is fine for general use. You’d probably only need one if you’re working with audio equipment.

By: Anon

Anon — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:39:00 +0000

Thanks and is there any reason to get a sound card if one comes with your motherboard?

By: Steve Campbell

Steve Campbell — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:47:00 +0000

Thanks guys! I’m glad you liked the article. And thanks Chris for answering the questions for me. I always appreciate the participation of the MUO community!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:34:00 +0000

Correct, you can’t upgrade the integrated/on-board graphics, but you can add a separate graphics card (as shown in the article) which will takeover from the on-board graphics.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:30:00 +0000

The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is a specific component of the graphics card.

By: Anon

Anon — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:56:00 +0000

Thanks for article! And I hear the word “GPU” alot, what does it means and does it defer from a graphics card?