Computer power appreciably depends on possibilities of the motherboard banking the processor, a chip set and all main electronic parts of the computer. An optimal choice of the motherboard with the appropriate chip set defining functional characteristics both the card, and all system, — pledge of high efficiency of the computer, its reliable and a stable operation. You will find descriptions of chip sets and motherboards in the book from different manufacturers, including the products oriented to processors of Pentium 4, and also guidelines on customisation and computer configuration. Signature analysis of chip sets and motherboards will help to select accessories, suitable both for regular modes, and for dispersal (overclocking).

The third issuing of the book is added by descriptions of the newest developments of Intel and AMD, processors of Pentium providing support 4 and Athlon. Descriptions and signature analysis of chip sets and motherboards will help to make a true choice of components, obespechivajushchihnadezhnuju and a computer stable operation, its high efficiency. You will find classification and code names of processors in the application.