- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne; 4 edition (4 July 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0072255595
- ISBN-13: 978-0072255591
- Product Dimensions: 27.2 x 21.4 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 592,478 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Outstanding, very informative & easy to read! This was the most informative book on building computers I have ever read, and I have read a few. I would recommend this book to anyone who was considering building a PC or who just wanted to see how they were put together, operate, and what you can do with them." -- Amazon reviewer
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This visual how-to manual is loaded with photographs and images to help you see exactly how to assemble from scratch--or simply upgrade--your PC easily. Organized in three main sections, this easy-to-follow guide will lead you through making preparations to build your PC, which includes guidance selecting and purchasing the right parts. Next, you’ll learn how to build the actual computer, including internal components, and finally, there’s a section on maintaining and troubleshooting, to help keep your creation on its best behavior.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a brilliant book for a novice computer builder. I am a Mac user who knows virtually nothing about PCs, so I thought it would be a nice idea to try to build one. This book starts from the very very basics, goes through in detail, every part, it's different kinds and ways that they all fit together. Once you have familirised yourself with all the parts the book then goes through a step by step build of three computers. I would highly recommend this book. The only down side is that all the pictures are black and white, and the quality of some of the pictures is very very poor. Well worth the Amazon price though. I read it from cover to cover, I have now bought all the parts and am ready to build. I will keep the book for reference.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I had very little knowledge of PC building when I bought this book but I managed to build 2 full systems just by following the instructions. Both the AMD and Pentium walkthroughs are as accurate as they can be (not 100% because all PC componenets vary slightly). Also explains how to install an OS for those that have never done this before.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you are considering building your own PC and are having ANY doubts about it, get this book. It is filled with pretty much everything you are going to need to no to build a modern computer.
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Best to have for first time assemblers
I think you need not to read anything else other than this book + manuals which you get when you buy PC components for assembling a PC. Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2005
Some knowledge can be more dangerous than none!!
This book is very basic and makes a whole load of generalisations. The illustrations are of very poor quality, and you'd be as well off without most of them. Read more
Published on 12 April 2001
It does exactly what it says on the cover!
IF your interested enough to buy this book than you are proficient enough to benefit from its clear, comprehensive and thoughtful style. Read more
Published on 13 Sep 1999
Very Good Book. I would recommend it for sure.
This is a very good book. I had some basic knowledge of the in's and out's of a pc before i read this book but i was still able to learn some more about pc's. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 1999
ESSENTIAL IN THE COMPUTER TECHNICIAN UPGRADE KIT
This book clearly guide throw the building process of a pentium or amd computer. A lot of pictures and an easy step by step approach to assembly a computer. Read more
Published on 27 July 1999
Exceptionally Clear and Informative
By far the clearest 'How To' book I have ever read. The writing is always informative at ever step. Definite thumbs up!!
Published on 6 July 1999
Outstanding , very informative & easy to read !
This was the most informative book on building computers i have ever read , and i have read a few also the pictures were very graphic and easy to see and understand and very... Read more
Published on 29 Jun 1999
Outstanding , very informative & easy to read !
This was the most informative book on building computers i have ever read , and i have read a few also the pictures were very graphic and easy to see and understand and very... Read more
Published on 29 Jun 1999
Excellent Book!
Wow! This is an excellent book. It covers everything from beginners material, to intermediate definitions and explanations. Even for an expert, this book might be of some help. Read more
Published on 30 May 1999
Good starting place for first time PC builder
After ordering this book over the net I was pleased to recieve it just one day later as promised.Eager to begin reading it and learning how to build my own PC,it was surprisingly... Read more
Published on 20 May 1999
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