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Stuart Yarnold
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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: In Easy Steps Limited; 3rd edition edition (31 May 2011)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1840784288
  • ISBN-13: 978-1840784282
  • Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 18.5 x 0.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 145,733 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Need a new PC! Can’t find a system that offers just what you want? Join the club, nor can most of us. Pre-built systems are at best, a compromise between what the manufacturers want to sell you and what you want to buy. The solution is to build it yourself.

Building a PC yourself offers many advantages. You will have a PC that is tailored to your exact requirements with no superfluous features that will never be used. Also, by buying the parts yourself you will know they are of adequate quality and capable of doing what they are intended to do. You can design the system so that it can be expanded and upgraded as and when new technology becomes available. You will have total control over price.

You may, however, be thinking "Can I do this, computers are complex machines?" Well, if you can read and can handle a screwdriver, the answer is yes. The only other thing you’ll need is a copy of "Building a PC in easy steps". This book explains what you will need, the best places to buy your parts, how to install them and what to do in the event of problems." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Whether you want to get to grips with Windows, Photoshop or even the Internet, these easy-to-follow guides are the perfect companions for fast and productive learning.

This successful series is designed to save you time and guaranteed to give you value for money. Written in a jargon-free, easy-to-follow style with helpful graphics, the in easy steps books explain everything you need to know to get working on your computer - and more! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Superb 10 May 2005
By Richard
Format:Paperback
This book is excellent. It covers absolutely everything. Initially, I bought 'Build Your Own Computer' by Kyle MacRae but was very disappointed at the lack of detail (plenty of large pictures to pad the book out but not much else).

The 'Building a PC' book is written very concisely and packs an amazing amount of information into its 192 pages. As I discovered, the most difficult part of building a computer is knowing which components to buy. This book explains all the important specifications for each component, and thanks to it I was able to buy the correct parts for my purpose (a high performance gaming machine).

There is also a very useful troubleshooting chapter that explains exactly what to do if the finished PC doesn't work.

Anyone looking to build their own computer needs to get this book.

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Essential Course Book 13 Nov 2005
By Graham
Format:Paperback
I teach how to build and upgrade PCs to complete beginners and was so impressed it is now the recommended book for the course!

The book's presentation is exceptionally well laid out, its content informative and comprehensive without being over-technical for those just wanting to get stuck-in right away to the practical aspects of PC DIY.

No book will remain completely up-to-date in this business for very long, so it is to be hoped there will be further editions as time goes on to keep pace with changes in technology. However, currently this book is certainly the best of its kind on the market.

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Very Impressed 18 May 2005
By Andy
Format:Paperback
I read this book one evening, bought all the parts the next morning and had the PC up and running by 6.00pm the same evening. My knowledge of computers (prior to reading this) was minimal. Need I say more!
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