Synopsis
- Shows tech hobbyists how to build the perfect PC, whether they want to create the ultimate gaming machine or combine new and recycled parts to construct an inexpensive computer for a child
- The do-it-yourself craze is sweeping through the tech community, and this guide is now significantly revised and updated to cover the wide array of new hardware and accessories available
- Step-by-step instructions and dozens of photos walk first-time computer builders through the entire process, from building the foundation, and adding a processor and RAM, to installing a video card, configuring a hard drive, hooking up CD and DVD drives, adding a modem, and troubleshooting problems
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About the Author
Mark L. Chambers is an author, tech editor, and unabashed techie. He is the author of more than 30 computer books including iMac For Dummies, 4th Edition.
From the Back Cover
Got a screwdriver? You can put together your own PC!
Build the foundation, install an operating system, and add the cool stuff
You'll be amazed at how easy it can be to assemble your own PC — and how much fun you can have! This book skips the techno-talk and takes you through the process step by step. Install sound and video cards, add a DVD drive, set up a cable or DSL connection, and save some cash too!
Discover how to
- Connect computer components
- Add first-rate sound to your system
- Choose the right monitor
- Select storage devices
- Install CD and DVD burners
- Set up game and video equipment
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