The motherboard might not be the most exciting part of your system, but it’s arguably the most important. It’s also the biggest, which can make it a bit awkward to install, but as long as you’re ...

After seating the motherboard, it’s time to install the CPU, or the brains of the computer. The processor is delicate so handle it by the edges and be sure to discharge any static electricity before ...

For some, installing a CPU is one of the easiest parts of building a new PC. For others, it can be nerve-wracking, especially if they're doing it for the first time. While the basics of securing a CPU ...

This article is the third in a series of how-to stories on building a computer. For a video version of part three, click here. After seating the motherboard it’s time to install the CPU, or the brains ...

This article is the second in a series of how-to stories on building a computer. For a video version of part two, click here. The motherboard, sometimes abbreviated “mobo,” is the most basic part of ...

Ed: The following is a guest post by Ars CPU & Mobo forum guru Hat Monster. The post is based on an excellent thread on the same topic, which everyone who’s contemplating a motherboard swap should ...