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Build your own Computer: An illustrated step-by-step practical guide to planning and building a modern personal computer - Softcover
Synopsis
Learn how to:
● select and buy modern personal computer (PC) components,
● plan and build a PC, and
● test a PC system and troubleshoot typical problems.
Build your own Computer provides a practical guide to building a modern personal computer hardware system. The strategy promoted in this book is to plan a system that meets the builder's current needs -- while also providing enough flexibility to meet their future needs.
It is intended for people with limited knowledge of computers and therefore complex technical concepts are carefully explained throughout the text. A glindex of Information Technology (IT) terms is also provided.
The instructions and advice provided in this book relate to PCs that run on Windows or Linux-based operating systems. Detailed instructions and advice are provided for every step -- from selecting individual components to testing and troubleshooting the whole system. These instructions are supported with more than one hundred photos.
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About the Author
Hugh has taught Information Technology (IT) in schools and colleges for many years. Indeed, when he started teaching IT, 5 ¼-inch floppy diskettes, dual in-line package (DIP) chips that sometimes had to be manually soldered onto motherboards (instead of using RAM modules), and using a command line operating system were 'cool'. He has a bachelor's degree in Education, a graduate diploma in Information Systems, and a diploma in Workplace Health and Safety. He also is a certified A+ Microcomputer Technician and has written online IT training packages for EdSonic Publications. He lives in Australia.
Review
Denis Vukosav, is a senior project manager in Croatia and an Amazon Top 100 reviewer with a special interest in technology who has been working with computers for over thirty years. He is also a Goodreads #1 Top Reviewer. Denis writes: This book about building your perfect computer is easy to read and follow. 'Build your own Personal Computer', written by Hugh Pittman, is a book that, unlike many others in the market, goes really deep into the subject matter. The process of personal computer building is explained in detail, showing the author's obvious experience in the field. From the very beginning, the author provides an informative introduction explaining his reason for writing this book: to provide a practical guide to building a modern personal computer hardware system that runs on Windows or Linux-based operating systems. Pittman makes it clear that his book is intended for people that have limited knowledge of computers. Therefore he makes sure that complex technical concepts are carefully explained - starting with basic terms such as 'personal computer', 'operating system', 'Hackintosh computers' and the like. Also, the author chose to make his book more than just a good reference guide by introducing a bit of humor. Therefore, the reader will be able to meet a cartoon character named Ding Duck who either offers some friendly advice or is annoyed when the author points out some common mistakes. The user should heed the advice provided by this charming character, and make sure to avoid mistakes that usually happen when it comes to computer assembly. 'Build your own Personal Computer' puts a special emphasis on the use of tables full of reference data, in figures that can be found throughout the entire book, and in demonstrating practical examples of the situations in which users can, and most likely will find themselves, following the author's instructions. Though I'm not part of the audience this book is written for, given my 30+ years of working with computers, I'm pleasantly surprised by the amount and quality of information that can be found within as well as by the author's knowledge. During careful reading, I could not find a single thing that is incorrect. Though, of course, I have somewhat different opinions about some of the author's views. But, when it comes to software and hardware, that is normal. Therefore, I would say 'Build your own Personal Computer' is a book that is intended for, and will be mostly enjoyed by, those readers who know nothing or very little about personal computers. That is because the well-written instructions and good-quality pictures make it easy-to-read and easy-to-follow. On the other hand, even experienced users will find this book interesting because of the exhaustive and comprehensive manner in which the author synthesizes knowledge on the selection of high-quality components to create the kind of system that you want to build. I was given a copy of this book by the author for the purpose of writing an unbiased review, and all the presented information is based on my own impressions.
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- PublisherPittman Progressive Publishing
- Publication date2017
- ISBN 10 0994221339
- ISBN 13 9780994221339
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages206
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