Build the Ultimate Custom PC

by Adrian W. Kingsley-Hughes, Kathie Kingsley-Hughes

Take control of your PC!

Why do they load up a PC with stuff you don't need and leave off the things you really want? Don't take it anymore! Grab a screwdriver and let these two experts show you how to build the PC of your dreams, even if you've never cracked a case before. You'll learn to choose the right components, install them safely, test your system, find the best prices on parts, and even trick out your new machine with some cool tweaks and mods. Plenty of illustrations and step-by-step directions make it easy, and you just might make your wallet happy, too.

How to build what you want

Oh, the things you'll learn!
* Safety first--it's Chapter 1
* Choose your tools
* Powering this puppy
* Motherboard knows best
* RAM it into drive(s)
* Video and sound are in the cards
* Bringing your PC to life
* Testing! Testing!
* Operate on Windows? XP
* Warranties--in English

416 pages, Paperback

First published December 5, 2005

Reviews

[Derek · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still the definitive authority for building a 2005 budget PC. From my glowing 5-star Amazon review (August 2006, 25 'helpful' upvotes in 14 years): "Don't do Dell, do it yourself."

[Aibee · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am planning to build a new PC. Building the Ultimate Custom PC is the one that fits our needs. This book is detailed that provide information from safety cautions, tools, learning about hardware then choose the parts that fit our needs, step by step installation guide.