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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around seeking advice and resources for understanding computer hardware, particularly for a newcomer interested in the physical workings of computers. Participants provide suggestions for books and websites that could aid in this research.

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Main Points Raised

  • Vincent expresses a desire for information on computer hardware and asks for advice on resources.
  • Warren suggests a textbook on computer architecture and mentions a website with articles that could be helpful.
  • Another participant recommends "The Art of Electronics" by Horowitz and Hill, noting its comprehensive coverage of electronics but also its steep learning curve for beginners.
  • A different participant provides a link to a website, pcguide.com, as a resource for learning about computer hardware.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of textbooks and online resources for learning about computer hardware, but there is no consensus on a single best resource, as multiple suggestions are provided.

Contextual Notes

Some suggestions may depend on the reader's prior knowledge of electronics, and the effectiveness of different resources may vary based on individual learning preferences.

Who May Find This Useful

Newcomers to computer hardware, students seeking foundational knowledge, and individuals interested in electronics may find the discussion and resources helpful.

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hi!
i am Vincent!
i am a new comer in the computer world, and now i want to have information about hardware of a computer to know how a computer work phisically. please help me some ideas or give me some advice about my research!
thanks for paying time to read my articles.
by the way,is there anyweb site on the internet that i can buy old electric stuffs?
thank you!
have a nice day!
 
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I'd suggest a textbook on computer architecture, available from your local library or college bookstore.

You might also find some worthwhile articles on howstuffworks.com, like this one:

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/motherboard.htm

- Warren
 
Horowitz and Hill: The Art of Electronics
http://www.artofelectronics.com/
http://books.google.com/books?vid=I...c&dq=horowitZ+and+hill+the+art+of+electronics
covers basic electronic circuite, transistors, amplifiers, digital electronics (AND OR NOT etc. gates, and how to do math with them, some implementation assembly commands...), CMOS and TTL, microcomputers, microprocessors... and much more...

it is not an easy book though, it assumes no previous electronics knowledge, but the learning curve is very steep.

you might want to get take some other electronics books in addition to this one, sometimes its easier to understand these things when you read several slightly different explanations for the same thing.
 
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