P1 - Describe the hardware components of a computer system
Motherboard
Form Factor
Annotations:
Describes the shape, layout and characteristics of a motherboard. It provides a standard for motherboards. For example, if you buy an ATX form factor motherboard, then you must buy a matching ATX form factor case and PSU to match or they will not be able to fit together.
This ensure that as long as the form factor matches for these components, then they should be compatible no matter where you buy them from or what manufacturer you choose for each.
ATX - one of the most common form factors
LPX
ITX
Expansion Slots - used to add additional features to a motherboard by inserting expansion cards
NIC .
Graphics Cards/Video Adapters
CPU
Cache
Hyperthreading
Multicore
Silicon
Transistors
Instructions
GHz
FSB (Front Side Bus)
Backing Storage
Case
Full Tower
Mid Tower
PSU
Slimline Desktop
Form
Factor
Annotations:
The for factor of the case i.e ATX must match the form factor of the motherboard for them to be compatible