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	Science Forum Forum Index » Electronics » Computer Parts  Computer Parts « View previous topic :: View next topic »  Author Message Mars Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:02 am    Post subject: Computer Parts Forum Sophomore Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 129 I am just wondering if someone coudl give me a list of useful components inside of computers? I have access to tons of scrap PCs, scanners and printer which are being thrown out and want to develop a keen interest in electronics and engineering. Basically I would like to assembly a large collection of spare components for a future date (when I know how to use them or possible make something from them) but I have no idea where to start. Any thoughts? Barry _________________ Thinking of the question is greater than knowing the answer... Back to top rbu07 Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:09 pm    Post subject: Forum Freshman Joined: 19 Feb 2008 Posts: 7 CPU, Storage mediums, Motherboard heh depends what u wana do tho really. Though these parts seem to b specific to the computing feild you can find PC cpus and mb's inside traffic lights these days due to the fact tht the overall cost is cheaper than designing boards urself etc. Thats an example tho to show that they could be used outside ur 'PC' though. Im not an electronics enginer tho so I cant really give any more help. If u really want to get into it check out Maplins theyv got some nice electronic sort of 'starter kits' that u may find helpfull if ur new to the area. gd luck Back to top harvestein Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:22 am    Post subject: Forum Freshman Joined: 18 Feb 2008 Posts: 27 Most of the computer is useful. The most common things to break in a computer are the power supply and the motherboard. Problem is computer parts cause a great puzzle in what is compatible with what. You cant plug any old CPU into a motherboard for example. But if the computers your getting are similar in age you can easily repair some using all the spares you have. _________________ 'Aint no thing like a chicken wing' Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First     Page 1 of 1 Science Forum Forum Index » Electronics » Computer Parts Jump to: Select a forum Natural Sciences----------------Astronomy & CosmologyBiologyChemistryEarth SciencesMathematicsPhysics People----------------Behavioral & Social SciencesHealth & MedicinePhilosophical DiscussionHistoryReligionPoliticsCriminology and Forensic Science General Technology----------------Computer ScienceElectronicsMilitary Technology Information Technology----------------Business & EconomicsEducationEngineering & Transportation International Issues----------------Environmental IssuesIn the News The Science Forum----------------General DiscussionIntroductionsScience-Fiction and Non-FictionExperimentationPseudoscienceLinksArt and Culture Site Administration----------------Site FeedbackTrash Can  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
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