I'm building a new computer. First time. So I was thinking I need motherboard, CPU, GPU etc. But I opened the case of an old PC I have and there's some stuff in there I don't know what it is. Well actually, there's just one thing, a small card/panel at the front of the case, where the USB's are. Is this the "I/O card"?
Looking at specification of any motherboard, there will be a list of things included. One of which is.
1 x System panel(s)
example: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131819&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
Is this the I/O card? Connecting/controlling all the front end ports?
How does this work on the backend?
Also i'm used to laptops. I was looking at some ATX motherboards and was shocked to find that wifi doesn't appear to be included by default. I know ethernet controller is, but wifi would have to be bought extra, a pci card?
Any more surprises coming my way? I've looked up CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD. And was given a case with an HDD and a PSU. http://www.prisjakt.nu/list.php?l=2525720&view=l
(Not sure about the motherboard. Still looking around. Could I get a micro ATX motherboard instead for the tower-case?)
I realize I will have to read up on some thing before attempting to put the stuff(components) together. Like checking that the motherboard fits, and if the PSU will work with these components. But buying all the stuff I listed, does that mean I have all I need.
Looking at specification of any motherboard, there will be a list of things included. One of which is.
1 x System panel(s)
example: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131819&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
Is this the I/O card? Connecting/controlling all the front end ports?
How does this work on the backend?
Also i'm used to laptops. I was looking at some ATX motherboards and was shocked to find that wifi doesn't appear to be included by default. I know ethernet controller is, but wifi would have to be bought extra, a pci card?
Any more surprises coming my way? I've looked up CPU, GPU, RAM, SSD. And was given a case with an HDD and a PSU. http://www.prisjakt.nu/list.php?l=2525720&view=l
(Not sure about the motherboard. Still looking around. Could I get a micro ATX motherboard instead for the tower-case?)
I realize I will have to read up on some thing before attempting to put the stuff(components) together. Like checking that the motherboard fits, and if the PSU will work with these components. But buying all the stuff I listed, does that mean I have all I need.