Andy Builds A PC!: A Fun Guide To Building Your Very Own Personal Computer (Lila and Andy learn...) - Softcover

Adams, Kenneth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1998552047 ISBN 13: 9781998552047

Publisher: Willem Janse van Rensburg, 2024

Synopsis

What does it take to build your own gaming PC from scratch? Join Andy as he walks you through the entire process, part by part!

When Andy builds his own gaming computer, young readers discover exactly how a PC comes together, from choosing a motherboard to installing the operating system. Learn why the CPU is called the "brain" of the computer, how liquid cooling keeps a gaming rig from overheating, and why NVMe SSDs load games faster than a traditional hard drive.

This hands-on guide breaks down every major PC component and building step, making it a valuable resource for young gamers and future computer engineers.

In this book, you will discover:

• How to choose the right case, motherboard, CPU, and cooling system for a gaming build
• Why RAM capacity, speed, and dual-channel setup affect gaming performance
• The differences between SSD, NVMe, and HDD storage options
• How to select a graphics card, power supply, monitor, keyboard, and mouse
• Step-by-step instructions for cable management, BIOS setup, and installing Windows
• Essential online safety tips for kids who love gaming

This PC building adventure combines storytelling with real computer hardware knowledge, giving young learners a hands-on introduction to STEM careers in computer engineering and technology.

This book is perfect for:

• Young gamers curious about building their own computer (ages 8-14)
• Teachers building STEM curriculum around computer science or technology units
• Homeschool families looking for hands-on computer hardware resources
• Future computer engineers who want to understand what's really inside a PC

Part of the "Lila and Andy Learn" STEM series, where every title turns science into an adventure kids want to read.

Edition details

• Publisher: Willem Janse van Rensburg
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1998552047
• ISBN 13: 9781998552047
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 43