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Covering the Super Socket 7 system architecture, this book describes the system, and how to buy the proper components, set up the system and install a working, stable operating system. The aim of the book is to help the reader understand more about PCs and hardware with the Super Socket 7-based systems. Vendors generally optimize and write code to work best with Intel-based systems. This book provides information to optimize components for non-Intel-based PCs. It provides problem-solving tips throughout to help with troubleshooting and make performance improvements. Topics covered include chipsets, motherboards, CPUs, DRAM memory, Video, and DirectX6.