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Build Your Own PC Do-It-Yourself For Dummies

By Mark L. Chambers
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Build Your Own PC Do-It-Yourself For Dummies by Mark L. Chambers is a practical guide for assembling your own personal computer. Targeting both beginners and enthusiasts, it provides detailed step-by-step instructions on selecting components, assembling them, and troubleshooting potential issues. The book demystifies the process and empowers readers with the confidence to construct a custom PC tailored to their specific needs.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in exploring the world of technology by building your own custom PC, whether you're a complete novice or looking to expand your technical skills. With step-by-step guidance, it makes the process accessible and fun, and is ideal for tech enthusiasts eager to learn and take control of their computing experience.

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Build Your Own PC Do-It-Yourself For Dummies

If you've dreamed about having a customized multimedia PC or one tricked out for your favorite games, build your own and make your dreams come true! Build Your Own PC Do-It-Yourself For Dummies makes it easy. Not only is building your own PC a really rewarding project, it can also save you a nice chunk of cash.

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If you’ve dreamed about having a customised multimedia PC or one tricked out for your favourite games, build your own and make your dreams come true! Build Your Own PC Do-It-Yourself For Dummies makes it easy.

Not only is building your own PC a really rewarding project, but it can also save you a nice chunk of cash. This step-by-step guide helps you decide what you need, teaches you what all those computer terms mean, and tells you exactly how to put the pieces together. It shows you:

  • What tools you need (not as many as you might think!)
  • All about operating systems
  • How to install CD and DVD drives
  • The scoop on sound and video, and how to put a sound system together from start to finish
  • How to connect a monitor and install a modem
  • All about setting up and configuring the hard drive
  • Secrets for securing your system, and more

Included is a bonus DVD showing you how to install the motherboard, CPU, RAM, ports, hard drive, video and sound cards, a DVD drive, and more. With Build Your Own PC Do-It-Yourself For Dummies, you can have the computer you want plus the satisfaction of doing it yourself!

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470196113

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Multiple-component retail product, part(s) enclosed

Date Published: 27 January 2009

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Illustration: Photos: 200 B&W, 25 Color; Drawings: 100 B&W, 0 Color; Screen captures: 50 B&W, 0 Color

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 680g

Pages: 336

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Computing & Technology Dummies Education & Reference Mark L. Chambers Non-Fiction

About the Author

Mark L. Chambers has been building, customizing, and repairing PCs for over 20 years for himself and clients. As a consultant, he helps everyday folks update, maintain, and troubleshoot PCs.

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