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Parts of the Motherboard

When you buy a system, it comes (or at least should) with everything you need for your PC to work properly. However, when you buy a motherboard itself, you have to do a bit more work to make sure everything comes with it that is supposed to. In addition to the motherboard itself, a good quality motherboard should come with the items described in this section.

Note: The cables discussed in this section often come in a sealed plastic bag. Some motherboard vendors will only give you the package with the cables if you remember to ask for it. It's really disappointing to get half-way through your assembly procedure and realize that you are missing your cables! Also, make sure you get the right ones for your motherboard; they are often not interchangeable.

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