Build Your Own PC Do-It-Yourself For Dummies

by Mark L. Chambers

* Packed with over 300 detailed, step-by-step photos and illustrations-including eight pages in full color-this innovative guide breaks the PC-building process into small, easily achievable tasks
* A bonus DVD starring the author shows people how tackle key steps, including building the foundation, adding a processor and RAM, installing a video card, setting up a hard drive, hooking up CD and DVD drives, and installing an operating system
* From selecting parts to troubleshooting problems, this is the clearest, most accessible PC-building guide ever-a book whose progressive, task-by-task chapters show people exactly how to construct the computer they've always wanted
* Includes options for creating every type of specialized PC, from souped-up gaming and multimedia machines to inexpensive office and family computers

Genres: Nonfiction, Computers, Technology

473 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 24, 2008

Reviews

[Stephen · Rating 4 out of 5]

In an effort to help to help my nephew join the PC-gaming elite by building his own PC, I've been searching the web for videos and other helpful resources. While this book is ten years dated at this point, the essential process of building a PC remains the same, and the only weak points from age are recommended specs, the low profile of USB storage devices and connectors here, and the reference to IDE instead of SATA cables. Because completing PCs is a sequential process in itself -- necessarily starting with the case and motherboard, and building on that -- Chambers' organization simply follows the process. After assuring novices that building a computer isn't difficult, requiring patience and a screwdriver, Chambers reviews installation of core components: the motherboard, processor, power supply, and RAM. He then moves to storage, optical drives, graphics and sound cards, and so on. The DVD is divided into the same sections for ease of access.

[Hmz Turki · Rating 1 out of 5]

its good for non professional users but the worst part that its old so all the recommendations are expired

[Akshay · Rating 2 out of 5]

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Main parts of the computer
Case
CPU chip - Intel or AMD (brain of the computer)
RAM modules - memory while computer is turned on
Motherboard holds it all together
Video card
Power box
Permanent storage - hard drive, removeable storage (USB), floppy disk drive
My personal computer needs
Primary applications
Multiple internet windows open and browsing
Secondary applications
Excel
Connect to work email and files through VPN
Run work outlook
Family computer
Pictures
High quality video
No
Power User
Yes

[Ben Kellermann · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you’ve dreamed about having a customized multimedia PC or one tricked out for your favorite games, build your own and make your dreams come true! Build Your Own PC Do-It-Yourself For Dummies makes it easy.

Not only is building your own PC a really rewarding project, it can also save you a nice chunk of cash. This step-by-step guide helps you decide what you need, teaches you what all those computer terms mean, and tells you exactly how to put the pieces together. It shows you:

What tools you need (not as many as you might think!)
All about operating systems
How to install CD and DVD drives
The scoop on sound and video, and how to put a sound system together from start to finish
How to connect a monitor and install a modem
All about setting up and configuring the hard drive
Secrets for securing your system, and more

Included is a bonus DVD showing you how to install the motherboard, CPU, RAM, ports, hard drive, video and sound cards, a DVD drive, and more. With Build Your Own PC Do-It-Yourself For Dummies, you can have the computer you want plus the satisfaction of doing it yourself!

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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