- Board book: 168 pages
- Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd; 2Rev Ed edition (16 Jun 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1844252280
- ISBN-13: 978-1844252282
- Product Dimensions: 27.2 x 21 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 493,496 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Building on the success of the original manual, this fully revised, updated and expanded second edition brings the reader right up to date with ever-changing technology. The aim remains the same - why buy an off-the-shelf beige box when you can custom design and construct a PC that perfectly fits your needs and your budget? - and ease of understanding is emphasised as we steer the enthusiast through the jargon from motherboard to monitor. In this edition, we have increased the emphasis on data security and thrown a little home entertainment into the mix.
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59 of 60 people found the following review helpful
Format:Board book|Amazon Verified Purchase
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!
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
Format: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.
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
Format: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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
build your own computer
Great book which clearly explains jargon, easy to use steps and simply does what tittle of the books states. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Robert Davies
An eye opener
I had intended to build my own PC and bought this book to see what it involved. I won't be building my own PC now as the range of options available is staggering and intimidating... Read more
Published 9 months ago by WM
Build your own computer
Great book with easy, step by step guides, relevant images and good explanation of the parts of your computer which you need to know about. Read more
Published 19 months ago by TommyB
it helps
this book has helped me in my corse that i am doing at college and has been a great help
Published on 9 Mar 2009 by R. J. Percival
Ooops... bought the older one.
I just realised that you can buy a newer version of this book, for cheaper. So I suggest you do that. Read more
Published on 1 May 2006 by R. Davidson
Fantastic! First Rate! Essential purchase!
I was thinking of building my own PC and although I'd carried out modifications on PC's before I thought I'd better swot up on the areas I wasn't so familiar... Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2006 by Mr. Richard Ellis
Very disappointing
I couldn't get on with this book at all. There are far too many unnecessary photos which serve no purpose (other than fill up the book)and very little actual detail. Read more
Published on 14 May 2005 by John King
Good for beginners.
This book was just what i needed to build my first pc .Regarding SATA i dont think when this was published that it was mainstream but i bought a sata drive and never installed it... Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2004
You can build a PC using this book
I built a computer using this book. It is very well illustrated and it helped me to understand and select the components and along with the manuals supplied with the components to... Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2004 by Duncan Machray
does what it says on the tin
this book is excellent for beginners which is exactly what it claims to be. written with real people in mind rather than geeks! Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2004 by Andrew Copeland
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