- Hardcover: 160 pages
- Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd (1 Oct 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1859609732
- ISBN-13: 978-1859609736
- Product Dimensions: 27 x 21.2 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 100,771 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Intended for the enthusiast looking for an alternative to off-the-shelf computer systems, this manual considers both cheap secondhand components and state-of-the-art technology. It cuts through the jargon and demonstrates how easy it is to create a custom-built computer from scratch using little more than a screwdriver. Readers will understand how computers actually work, save money and, most importantly, learn how to design and build the perfect PC that matches their needs both now and in the furture. The end result should be the only computer they ever need.
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Kyle MacRae is a freelance journalist and writer living in Scotland. He contributes technology and internet features to magazines and the UK national press, with a strong focus on debunking jargon, explaining how things work in plain English and helping to make everyday computing accessible to all.
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56 of 57 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
It works. EVERYTHING you need to know. Here's the proof!,
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This review is from: Build Your Own Computer (2nd edn) (Board book)
A week ago, if anyone had told me I could build my own PC, I would have thanked them for the compliment, then walked away laughing.
I knew NOTHING about the innards of these machines. But last week I saw this book and thought, 'I'm never going to build one, but this looks like a good way to find out exactly what all the bits do. So I bought it. And I DID learn what all the bits do. But there's more... I'm pretty much all thumbs, and clueless about anything electronic or mechanical, but after reading the book, I thought... 'I'm going to try this.' Yesterday morning all the various bits and pieces arrived via mail order. I looked at them, had a panic attack and thought, 'oh my god... I'm never going to be able to do this...' Then I got started. I'm now writing this review from my new Pentium D, dual-core 3.4 Ghz, 2 Gb Ram machine. It has 2 120Gb hard drives. It's the most high-powered, high-spec PC I've ever owned, and it's in a really flashy case with flashing lights and a see-through panel so I can see all my handiwork! I'm even running two monitors from it - I'm typing this on one, while my email program is on the other. I couldn't have afforded to buy this quality of machine from a shop. I'm still stunned and astonished (and happy!!) that it all worked. Frankly, it's been a life-changing experience, and I did it using this book, the manuals that came with the bits, and NOTHING ELSE (well, maybe one or two Google searches in places where the manuals were a bit sketchy). But really this book tells you everything you need to know. If you want to build a PC, I can't recommend it highly enough. I will certainly never buy another PC from a shop again!
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Build your own computer,
By william seymour (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Build Your Own Computer: The Step-by-step Guide (Hardcover)
Virtually all one needs to know in order to prepare a specification and build a computer for the first time.Clear, consise and brilliantly illustrated and immensely reassuring to have with one when undertaking the actual construction. It worked for me, a novice constructor, starting from scratch and having my computer up and running in less than a day Thoroughly recommended.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for beginners,
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This review is from: Build Your Own Computer: The Step-by-step Guide (Hardcover)
I am writing this from my just finished self built computer! The book, along with the motherboard manual, was a terrific help. Okay, it doesn't tell you everything about every single connection, but it's great as a confidence builder. I'd never have tried without it.
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