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Computer software makes the world go 'round, but it's the basic hardware that holds it all together.

That includes everything from motherboards and graphic cards to hard drives and chassis.

Today, most laptops and tablets are powerful enough for high-resolution movie playback and video editing, but it is the big traditional desktop that can carry most of the load when it comes to processing higher-end database, engineering and mathematical computing.

The basic desktop also remains a top performer for higher end 3D gaming and scientific visualization.

The significance of computer hardware is usually lost on casual users — except when the inevitable hard disk crash results in a scramble for answers regarding how to recover lost data. Otherwise, hardware becomes an important factor to consider to answer questions about what exactly you want a computer to do and (probably more to the point) .... how fast?

Just up ahead, find out more about how it all works, and keep up with the latest advances in computer hardware and peripherals at top resources featuring reviews, FAQs, buying guides, as well as computer troubleshooting tutorials for those who can't resist tinkering underneath the hood ...

More information about computer hardware around the Web:

CNET Reviews - What the editors have to say about the latest computer power behind desktops, laptops, and peripherals, plus related reviews of storage equipment, software, cell phones, handhelds and lots more.

Computer Hope - Help featured in an extensive array of resources including general hardware troubleshooting, software FAQ's, downloadable drivers, online dictionary, and a free newsletter.

Guide to Computer Troubleshooting and Repair - PC Troubleshooting Manual - Step by step instructions and related flow charts to help with hardware troubleshooting, video and power supply problems, motherboard and CPU failure.

Hot Hardware - News and reveiws on the latest graphics cards, motherboards, processors, drives and cases.