Book Description
Ingram
Publisher comments
Shows how to build a PC in basic step-by-step instructions, with illustrations to guide you every step of the way.
Popular Toolbox'inside front cover contains a list of equipment needed to build each project.
Includes a section on how computers work (Chapter 1, 'First Time Builders'), explaining motherboards, CPUs, RAM, etc. in plain English to help readers understand the intricacies of PCs so they can be better informed builders.
Also features chapters on installing an operating system and troubleshooting your machine.
Back Cover Copy
Build and customize your own computer--from scratch!
Now you can build a computer from start to finish as easily as following a recipe with this highly visual and instructive guide. PC expert Morris Rosenthal walks you through every step of the process--from purchasing parts to installing operating systems and add-ons--in clear, easy-to-understand language. You'll learn to assemble both tower and desktop PCs, know how much to spend on parts to get desired performance, troubleshoot common problems, and much more. Whether you're a first-time builder or a seasoned professional, this step-by-step photo-filled guide is the only book you'll need.
- Learn about all the basic PC parts and their functions
- Shop for parts and understand the dollars-versus-performance tradeoff
- Assemble a 2 GHz Pentium 4 systemand customize storage options
- Build an Athlon/Duron midtower system for your home or office
- Save money with a cost-effective Pentium III or Celeron
- Install the Windows XP operating system