Building a PC in Easy Steps [Paperback]

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.

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.

Stuart Yarnold is an electronics engineer who has been working in the industry since leaving college. Originally a marine radio & radar troubleshooter, his work has taken him all over the world. He developed a keen interest in computers in the mid nineties and has now written several books on the subject.
Stuart lives near Cambridge with his wife Pauline and his two staffordshire bull terriers - Jim and George. His hobbies include woodworking, marathon running and playing Blackjack.

Stuart Arnold is also the author of Windows XP TIps & Tricks in easy steps and Windows Troubleshooting in easy steps. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.