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• Motherboard Basics
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• PCGuide - http://www.pcguide.com/ref/mbsys/buses/types/pci.htm
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• Upgrading & Repairing PCs Eighth Edition
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• PCWorld.com - How to Buy a Motherboard
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• PCWorld.com - Your Ideal PC
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• PCWorld.com - Up Front: Want a PC Done Right? Do It Yourself!
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• Understanding System Memory and CPU Speeds
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• PC World | Motherboards Buying Guide
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• Motherboards
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