Explaining Desktop PC Hardware

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  • Опубликовано: 7 июн 2024
  • Desktop computer components tutorial -- including the motherboard, CPU and RAM, SSD and/or hard drive, SATA and NVMe interfaces, and PCIe slots.
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    How do CPUs work?
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    The graphics in this video were produced by Christopher Barnatt using LightWave 3D and Adobe After Effects.
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    Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction
    01:00 PC Components
    07:32 Wrap
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  • @donkink3114
    @donkink3114 Год назад +294

    As a PC builder for the last 27 years this is the most concise explanation I've seen yet. Well done sir, well done!

    • @ExplainingComputers
      @ExplainingComputers  Год назад +29

      Thanks, most appreciated. :)

    • @dallesamllhals9161
      @dallesamllhals9161 Год назад +7

      27? Socket 5? Socket 7 = my first late '97 build

    • @KinksKomments
      @KinksKomments Год назад +1

      @@dallesamllhals9161 are you confused? I've been working on computers since 1994, and working on them for pay since 1995 - My first build was an ibm with an 8088.

    • @dallesamllhals9161
      @dallesamllhals9161 Год назад +1

      @@KinksKommentsSo you don't know about Socket 3 and 7?
      I was on C64 and Amiga before - x86 Socket 3 = 8088 YAY? :-/
      EDIT: And 27 years = 8088...from when?

    • @KinksKomments
      @KinksKomments Год назад

      @@dallesamllhals9161 Typical troll or bragging idiot. Why do you assume that I was following the tech advance curve at first? But I will answer your aggressive question. First of all I am probably younger than you if you started off on commodore as I had no access to C64 or amiga stuff, didn't even hear of them until after I was already working with Tandy stuff I started learning about computers my junior year of HS (1987) Second, the 1st computer I bought was a Tandy CoCo3, my first pc build was an older kit of a 8088 4MHZ then I went to 80386 16Mhz, then an 80486 33MHz in 1994, I then started building systems that I sold. Thirdly, I was behind the advanced curve for years until I started to purchase and use current high Highest Tech available to my wallet. Does That clear up your confusion any?

  • @MarkTheMorose
    @MarkTheMorose Год назад +143

    Incredible to think that the PC revolution was started simply in order to watch Explaining Computers videos. It worked out rather well. Top animations, by the way.

  • @peterbrown6224
    @peterbrown6224 Год назад +163

    A fantastic demonstration for someone learning about desktops. The animations were first-rate.
    Modern motherboards are so easy - it wasn't always that way.

    • @ExplainingComputers
      @ExplainingComputers  Год назад +36

      Yes, there were no DIP switches or jumpers to set shown in this video! :)

    • @Reziac
      @Reziac Год назад +1

      @@ExplainingComputers And worse, undocumented DIP switches and jumpers....

    • @ExplainingComputers
      @ExplainingComputers  Год назад +7

      @@Reziac Oh yes, they had to make it challenge! :)

  • @DaystromDataConcepts
    @DaystromDataConcepts Год назад +11

    It's all too easy for established RUclips channels to forget that there are new viewers finding these channels all the time and so this beginners guide to PC hardware really hits the spot. Perhaps consider creating a series aimed at total newbies or older people. I think it would be well received.

  • @thomasmcguire2853
    @thomasmcguire2853 Год назад +14

    As a consumer of the "magic of filmmaking" I was impressed with your 3-D animations. As a former technical writer I am impressed with the clarity of your presentation.

  • @QualityJeverage
    @QualityJeverage Год назад +45

    Great video, love the clear visuals. I've personally assembled plenty of PCs over the years, so none of this is new information to me, and yet I still watched the whole thing. It's nice to see things laid out with such simplicity, directness, and respect for the viewer. People of all experience levels deserve more content like this!

    • @0secdox
      @0secdox Год назад

      Videos like this open the door for people who never thought they could understand what's inside their computers towers. In my opinion, you have a very unrated channels, and please continue to put out amazing content. Thank you for all your hard work.

  • @thepowercut
    @thepowercut Год назад +25

    Fantastic! So well put together and animated. You've just saved thousands of IT teachers around the world many hours of lesson prep!

  • @GomorrahsEnd
    @GomorrahsEnd Год назад +2

    "Add a monitor, keyboard and a RODENT"... you got me there Christopher. Good one. Good video sir.

  • @dvdvnr
    @dvdvnr Год назад +50

    Although I knew all of this before watching this video, the way you explained it, along with the extremely clear animations, still made the video very useful and entertaining. I'd certainly be very interested in seeing a "making of" video on how you did all the animations.

    • @ExplainingComputers
      @ExplainingComputers  Год назад +8

      Thanks David. :)

    • @jose.inestroza
      @jose.inestroza Год назад +7

      A "making of", what a great idea!

    • @Dark_eVader
      @Dark_eVader Год назад +9

      This is a good suggestion and I believe Chris uses Lightwave 3D which happens to be what I used for my productions for years so I hope that Chris will also feature a future Lightwave 3D beginners tutorial to get others started in doing their own animations for future projects.

    • @srtech2205
      @srtech2205 Год назад +7

      YES!! Would LOVE to see a simple explanation on how you do the CGI in your videos!!!

    • @Mr.Tim.s_Tutoring
      @Mr.Tim.s_Tutoring Год назад +4

      @@jose.inestroza yes I agree about that

  • @johncundiff7075
    @johncundiff7075 Год назад +3

    I very much enjoy your Explaining PC's videos Sir! My wife and I "cut the cable TV' well over 2 years ago.. I've been building PC's for people who otherwise "cannot afford one", or single mom's or families in need for over 20 years. People tell me I get the most out of budget boxes. I want to than you for your channel and all that you do.. Channels like yours are why I will never get cable TV again!! Keep up the good work Sir!

    • @ExplainingComputers
      @ExplainingComputers  Год назад +2

      Thanks John, much appreciated. And I wish you every success with your PC building. It sounds like you do great work.

  • @mikhailshi
    @mikhailshi Год назад +44

    Thank you very much for this video. This is incredibly well done, easy to understand and technically correct. I will point this video out to anyone who needs explaining what a computer is made of.

    • @ExplainingComputers
      @ExplainingComputers  Год назад +7

      Thanks. :)

    • @cokeforever
      @cokeforever Год назад +2

      Who are those people u talk of?)) The point was we ejoyed putting an ibm pc-compatible together, but how would you "explain" to someone with a dozen years of previous smartphone experience, _why_ would someone assemble a bulky pc at home?!

    • @just.nobody
      @just.nobody Год назад +4

      @@cokeforever There are various purposes of a bulky PC at home. (Or did I not understand what you tried to say?)

    • @mikhailshi
      @mikhailshi Год назад +7

      @@cokeforever I help people out at the "buildapc" subreddit and, first, there are in fact lots of people who want to build a bulky PC, and second every now and then some people come up who want to build a computer but know absolutely nothing in terms of what components they need and what they do. Up until now I linked them some webpages with brief explanations, but they tend to be imperfect, not simple enough or vice versa, overly complex. When I said I will point this video out to those who need it I was not speaking theoretically, but from actual experience of talking to people online

    • @Reziac
      @Reziac Год назад +5

      @@mikhailshi Having been there and done that, I totally agree. "Why do I need all these parts?" Here's a handy video that will start you with sound basics.

  • @RoboNuggie
    @RoboNuggie Год назад +28

    Incredible work Chris, no one does it like you do....thank you!

  • @giannistsolebas6962
    @giannistsolebas6962 5 месяцев назад

    These staff should be taught in primary school! This way more kids would find Informatics Science interesting! Excellent work Mr Christopher.

  • @hasslerism
    @hasslerism 7 месяцев назад +1

    "Rodent" --- finally someone who speaks my language ! - Brilliant explanation Sir !!!

  • @johnhagen31
    @johnhagen31 Год назад +12

    Tight, straightforward and very understandable - excellent, thank you!

  • @ArniesTech
    @ArniesTech Год назад +2

    No sunday is complete without Chris Barnatt 💪😌

  • @handelbaroque
    @handelbaroque Год назад +2

    I built my first PC 5 years ago and it was a world of wonders. Will never look back.

    • @ExplainingComputers
      @ExplainingComputers  Год назад +1

      Ah yes, that first build. It completely changes how you perceive a computer. No going back as you say.

  • @heedmywarning2792
    @heedmywarning2792 Год назад +4

    Excellent, as usual. And it's always good to keep in touch with the basics.

  • @mugiryaronald1752
    @mugiryaronald1752 Год назад +2

    This is so far the best illustration of what desktop PC hardware components are and their functions, simple, clear and concise, brilliantly put together. Thank you - ExplainingComputers!

  • @Wandering_Horse
    @Wandering_Horse Год назад +12

    Great video, the 3d animation was spot on. I could see that being presented in a classroom environment. I myself just ordered up some components to build a new desktop. The modern architecture of pc's is so clean now.

  • @lukeb2818
    @lukeb2818 Год назад +2

    Great video, the quality of the animations and the comprehensivness of the explanation is unmatched. Well done!

  • @idowebwork
    @idowebwork Год назад +2

    Top notch animation that takes an overview of the components of a desktop PC. Love this!

  • @groichster
    @groichster Год назад +1

    You should be commended for the huge effort that has clearly gone into the aminations that accompany your punchy explanations. Great work!

  • @foxboi6309
    @foxboi6309 Год назад +1

    Subscribed, the way context is explained here is so consice and not too complicated, also the animations help a lot to complement the explanations. Keep up the good work!

  • @K7RRW
    @K7RRW Год назад +3

    Thanks so much Chris for such a delightful 3D explanation. Clear illustrations, clear understanding. Please keep more coming.

  • @niallwood
    @niallwood Год назад +3

    By far the best explanation of Desktop PC Hardware I've ever seen, whilst most of this is second nature to many of us viewers of your channel, I would show this video to anyone who wanted to learn more! Top quality content as always Chris!

  • @Colin_Ames
    @Colin_Ames Год назад +3

    Outstanding graphics and a clear explanation made for an excellent video. Well done Chris.

  • @mikem9536
    @mikem9536 Год назад +3

    Amazing job, clear and to the point without extra non-sense.

  • @Seledity
    @Seledity Год назад +2

    I love how you made this video. It's very educational and easy to understand. Beautiful rendering and animations, keep up the great work!!

  • @pablorodriguezvicente3451
    @pablorodriguezvicente3451 Год назад +2

    Perfectly explain, with fantastic 3D graphics! Thanks a lot

  • @neilhiggins345
    @neilhiggins345 Год назад +2

    EXCELLENT explanations and graphics!

  • @keithmiller9665
    @keithmiller9665 Год назад +3

    Thank you. Nice length, in and out. Job done.

  • @jamesaleman
    @jamesaleman Год назад

    07:19 "Add a monitor, keyboard and rodent" Well played sir. My only regret was that Mr. Scissors did not make a cameo.
    It is impressive that your presentation kept experienced PC builders around for the whole show.
    That speaks a lot to how good the visuals are.
    The brevity also makes this just the right length. While not highlighted, you even show the power supply and connected cables.
    We appreciate you. This channel gives you that same excitement of putting on a winter coat for the first time that season and finding money in a pocket.

  • @lonholmberg8776
    @lonholmberg8776 Год назад +3

    Beautiful execution! As an experienced PC "doctor" it is refreshing to see and hear an explanation that not only shows the depth of a computer, but also does not speak down to people. Echoing another commenter...well done sir..well done!!

  • @dotter8
    @dotter8 Год назад +1

    My compliments for the animation. It made everything quite clear. Nice work!

  • @dang48
    @dang48 Год назад +1

    As always, very easy to understand. Thank you and keep up the great work.

  • @josephanthonymarchetti9695
    @josephanthonymarchetti9695 Год назад +2

    Love your videos, Chris!!! Just Please don't make them to short!!! I enjoy informative videos of at least 15 minutes and up to 30 minutes!!! Keep up the great work!!!

  • @emadalzahid4626
    @emadalzahid4626 Год назад

    Fantastic! So well put together and animated.

  • @e-vd
    @e-vd Месяц назад

    Brilliant! Exactly what I needed. Your content is far and away the best foundational, computer hardware teaching videos on RUclips. Thank you!!

  • @camerond169
    @camerond169 Год назад +2

    Thanks Chris. Amazing graphics!

  • @charlesmills1202
    @charlesmills1202 Год назад +2

    I've always enjoyed your presentations. So clearly explained and illustrated. Thank you.

  • @Tornadocholo
    @Tornadocholo Год назад +1

    The amount of effort here is amazing, super glad we are still getting such great content, thanks a lot!

  • @josephrayle752
    @josephrayle752 Год назад +3

    I really appreciate this video. I've just started 'getting under the hood' of an older PC I purchased so I can have something to run Windows and Linux. You cleared up some points of confusion for me!

  • @themasterrogerdelgado
    @themasterrogerdelgado 5 месяцев назад

    Best overview of newer tech I've seen to date. I made it part of my high school lesson this week. Thanks for making it!

  • @christop_bader
    @christop_bader Год назад +1

    Even an old guy like me can understand this video it helps alot to know what things are when people talk about computer bits & pieces, so thanks alot

  • @wanyman
    @wanyman Год назад +2

    Great video! This would have been great 20 years ago when I was in school. Thanks for all your hard work in making it!

  • @johnwalley
    @johnwalley Год назад

    Love the pacing and explanations. And the 3D animation is out of this world!

  • @rjwatford
    @rjwatford Год назад +1

    Great info delivered concisely!

  • @mugiryaronald1752
    @mugiryaronald1752 Год назад +2

    Thank You Christopher Barnatt for this brilliant illustration using Light Wave 3D and Adobe After Effects to educate us about desktop PC hardware components are and their functions.

  • @Antonio-fl3nr
    @Antonio-fl3nr Год назад +1

    I waited for a quiet moment to watch this. Amazing work you did, Chris.
    Thanks a lot.

  • @Snoky5313
    @Snoky5313 Год назад +7

    That was a clean and crisp lesson with gorgeous animations! Well done, Sir, and thx a lot for your effort 👌👍😎

  • @ronnor58
    @ronnor58 Год назад +1

    i have watched 100's of you tube vids on computers. I'm getting ready to build my first computer, hence all the research on components. This is a very well-done explanation using your graphics and simplicity of terminology breaking down all the acronyms to layman's terms. Thank you for that, well done. Subbed.

    • @ExplainingComputers
      @ExplainingComputers  Год назад

      Thanks for this. Good luck with your build. :) You will find many build and related guides on this channel.

  • @maxg4958
    @maxg4958 Год назад +3

    Excellent video, explanation and supporting illustrations. I am in this game for over 40 years, and arguably have no need to watch this, but is was enjoyable to watch. I hope viewers can appreciate the work that has gone into this video.

  • @srtcsb
    @srtcsb Год назад +2

    Very nice modeling and animation Chris. Thanks for another great video.

  • @jaypormei1881
    @jaypormei1881 Год назад +2

    Nicest convincing video to kickoff my colleagues learning about introduction of computer literacy lessons. Good job! Keep going!

  • @wasabigun
    @wasabigun Год назад +1

    Sensational work Chris!

  • @erikshahverdyan2748
    @erikshahverdyan2748 Год назад +2

    Greatful video Chris.

  • @alanthornton3530
    @alanthornton3530 Год назад +20

    Thank you Chris for a very interesting video, I love the 3d graphics you've used it adds another level of explanation to the video, no doubt that took some time to put together! Another happy Sunday afternoon and as always looking forward to your next instalment.

  • @thomasgraf1986
    @thomasgraf1986 Год назад +1

    This video should be in a museum. Wonderful!

  • @reoproedros
    @reoproedros Год назад +1

    very nice presentation , complete without a word more than that and nothing less .

  • @Lugmillord
    @Lugmillord Год назад +1

    I have to say: This is definitely the best motherboard overview video I have seen so far. Excellent!

  • @alitabaker99
    @alitabaker99 Год назад +1

    Love the way everything was explained

  • @acmaras
    @acmaras Год назад +1

    What a great video! Very well done!

  • @jordanarpad
    @jordanarpad Год назад +1

    This is the best animated video I have ever seen about assembling a desktop computer. I only missed a bit more elaboration that the HDMI/VGA/DVI ports at the back are fed from the VGA embedded into the CPU.

  • @neilw3149
    @neilw3149 Год назад +9

    Excellent 3D rendering and clear and concise information! This truly is one of the best channels for computers. I used to like tinkering with old 80’s hardware as a kid sometimes successfully! It's really rekindled my interest and I cloned a harddrive recently with your help after mine started sounding like a woodpecker was living in it! 👍

  • @berkutkartal9094
    @berkutkartal9094 Год назад +2

    simple and concise. Thank you

  • @Rivenworld
    @Rivenworld Год назад +2

    Excellent video, thank you very much. Love it!

  • @richardkollen1378
    @richardkollen1378 Год назад +1

    THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! Excellent, perfect presentations. Especially the video presentations. Well Done!!!

  • @beardeth69
    @beardeth69 Год назад +2

    Really great video. The animations were excellent and your explanations easy to follow with just the right amount of detail. I'm sure this took a truly herculean effort to produce!

    • @ExplainingComputers
      @ExplainingComputers  Год назад +1

      Thanks! This video was in production for 4 weeks -- so a lot longer than the case for most of my weekly videos! :)

  • @stonedtech
    @stonedtech Год назад +3

    great graphics , thanks for the hard work

  • @SuprousOxide
    @SuprousOxide Год назад +2

    Love the 3D models and animations you have here.

  • @Shawclough
    @Shawclough Год назад +1

    Excellent 3D models, renderings and animations.

  • @SuperHaunts
    @SuperHaunts Год назад +1

    Excellent job with the graphics, sir!

  • @kevinsheppard6085
    @kevinsheppard6085 Год назад +1

    Really liked the animation, that looked like it took a fair amount of work, and was very much appreciated, thank you.

  • @kiranr193
    @kiranr193 Год назад +2

    Informative and very well illustrated, enlightens any beginner with details of computer.

  • @jls9225
    @jls9225 Год назад +1

    Excellent, explaining what is inside your computer for the non technical crowd. Have a good weekend Christopher, As Always, Be Smart and Stay Safe.

  • @McRocket
    @McRocket Год назад

    This was wonderful.
    And it looked fantastic!
    Thank you.

  • @markoburrows
    @markoburrows Год назад +1

    You put an awful lot of hard work into this video and it shows. It is excellent sir. Thank you.

  • @martsec9330
    @martsec9330 Год назад +1

    Really enjoyed that video, thank you

  • @Manian488
    @Manian488 Год назад +1

    great animation for non technical people ! so well made ! well done !

  • @BrK0511
    @BrK0511 Год назад +1

    Very nice video! Thank you!

  • @chromerims
    @chromerims Год назад +2

    Greatly enjoyed this. Thank you. Kindest regards. You are the best!

  • @r3ik2
    @r3ik2 Год назад +2

    Very interesting! Thank you!

  • @thehappycoder3760
    @thehappycoder3760 Год назад +2

    Brilliant explanation as usual

  • @cmichael42
    @cmichael42 Год назад +1

    There is a perfect video for new PC users. Thank you.

  • @jonathanleach3914
    @jonathanleach3914 Год назад +1

    Excellent film. Thank you.

  • @paulalmquist5683
    @paulalmquist5683 Год назад

    Excellent graphics. Well done.

  • @Joe_The_IT_Guy
    @Joe_The_IT_Guy Год назад +2

    Well done! I’m sure it’s a time-intensive way to make content, but it is extremely clear & effective…

  • @donnylippwe8878
    @donnylippwe8878 Год назад +1

    very well done! this could be very useful for those who are not quite familiar with pc internal hardware. nice and simple for anyone to understand

  • @FlyLegy
    @FlyLegy Год назад

    Great educational video on desktop PC components and building. Thank you very much.

  • @AhmadAliff
    @AhmadAliff Год назад +2

    Wonderful animation and explanation!

  • @jamesdye4603
    @jamesdye4603 Год назад +1

    I always get something out of your videos. This one is no exception.👍

  • @andrewmcdermott9517
    @andrewmcdermott9517 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for this brilliant and simple explanation!

  • @Praxibetel-Ix
    @Praxibetel-Ix Год назад +35

    This was an amazing video! Everything about PC hardware was thoroughly explained and easy to understand and the CG's the best I've ever seen here on this channel. Cheers to you, Chris! 👏

    • @ExplainingComputers
      @ExplainingComputers  Год назад +5

      Thanks my friend. :)

    • @Praxibetel-Ix
      @Praxibetel-Ix Год назад +5

      @@ExplainingComputers You're welcome, friend! 😊

    • @Praxibetel-Ix
      @Praxibetel-Ix Год назад +2

      @@fvefve12 Hey, it's useful in hand-to-hand combat or wrapping it around your head so the Ravenous Bugblatteted Beast of Traal won't see you. ;)

  • @faro_inc
    @faro_inc Год назад +1

    Thank you for this fantastic explanation 👏

  • @nielderfp
    @nielderfp Год назад +1

    Brilliant graphics and animation.

  • @voodooyam
    @voodooyam Год назад +2

    Really a Lovely video! all parts really well explained !

  • @ritahsu6713
    @ritahsu6713 8 месяцев назад +1

    So helpful and easy to understand. ❤thank you so much

  • @boredgrass
    @boredgrass Год назад

    Excellent teaching AND magnificent visuals! I am convinced that there will be young people who, inspired by this video open their pc upgrade their sound- or graphics card and, in a few years embark on a career engineering!

  • @electrotsmishar
    @electrotsmishar Год назад +1

    Well done, sir. Appreciate your efforts