To understand how all this is possible you need to know a little about the terms used to describe what a system comprises of.

Typical performance values, as you may see them in adverts and shops.

Processor: Intel Pentium
Memory: 512MB
Hard Drive: 40GB
Graphics: 128MB
CD: CDRW / DVD

Note the specifications above give little or no information to determine that parts performance. It is merely a general description of the computer.

Performance values explained

We will explain each part in turn, click next after each explanation to learn in sequence or select an item from the specification list above to jump to that section.