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An old adage says, "If you want something done right, do it yourself." Building A PC For Dummies can help you get the job done right -- the first time. Author Mark L. Chambers walks you through the process of figuring out which computer is right for you and how to put it all together. Building A PC For Dummies offers tons of useful cost-cutting tips, and it gives you the facts on items like hardware and operating systems, network connections, modems, CD-ROM drives, sound and video cards, and more. When you open up the CD-ROM included with Building A PC For Dummies, you'll find a number of shareware programs, demos, tools, and utilities designed to maximize your new PC's performance.

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By buying components and assembling them yourself, you can save a little money and gain a lifetime of free technical support. Building a PC for Dummies removes the intimidation factor from building your own Intel-based personal computer, explains what you need, and shows you how to put everything together. It's a fine place to start if you've never assembled your own machine before and want to give the process a try.

Author Mark L. Chambers describes what to look for when shopping for components, but he refrains from recommending any specific models or manufacturers. Building a PC for Dummies would be stronger if he had made such recommendations, the way Tom's Hardware Guide does. Even without a specific shopping list, this book makes it possible for a novice computer builder to make informed decisions about motherboards, processors, storage devices, expansion cards, and input devices.

Chambers presents the assembly process logically, explaining how to install a component or two at a time while performing incremental testing. He includes troubleshooting information in each component's section, but it's odd that he puts his discussion of operating systems in an appendix--most system builders will want to see their creations run as soon as possible. --David Wall

Topics covered: Buying and building a PC; selecting motherboards, processors, storage devices, expansion cards, and input devices.

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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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  • PublisherHungry Minds Inc
  • Publication date1998
  • ISBN 10 0764503480
  • ISBN 13 9780764503481
  • BindingPaperback
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Number of pages359
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