Building a PC For Dummies - Softcover

Chambers, Mark L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764542478 ISBN 13: 9780764542473

Publisher: For Dummies, 2003

Synopsis

Designed for first-time builders and seasoned veterans this book will help users design and build the system they really want - from determining which parts are needed for troubleshooting when things don?t work right. Covers the main features of building a PC including: building the foundation, adding RAM, adding a video card and a monitor, installing a hard drive and other storage devices, hooking up CD and DVD drives, connecting the sound card, installing a modem, adding a scanner, printer and speakers, and much more.

About this title

About the Author

Mark L. Chambers has been a computer consultant, programmer, hardware technician, and author for over 20 years. He has written more than 15 computer books.

From the Back Cover

Choose your components, assemble them, and add cool stuff

Discover the fun of building a custom PC with everything you want, for less!

If you’ve ever dreamed of the perfect PC but figured building one required psychic powers, wake up! Here’s your step-by-step guide to designing and building a truly unique system. Do you need bodacious amounts of RAM? Ultra high-resolution graphics? How about a cable modem? Your dream machine awaits!

The Dummies Way

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764542478
• ISBN 13: 9780764542473
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 384