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Build Your Own Computer: The Step-by-step Guide (Hardcover)

by Kyle MacRae (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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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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49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It works. EVERYTHING you need to know. Here's the proof!, 4 Aug 2006
By J. Scott "whitefort" (Co. Down United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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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!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Build your own computer, 19 Mar 2004
By william seymour (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners, 15 Oct 2004
By Hilary Pugh (Maidenhead, Berks United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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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5.0 out of 5 stars it helps
this book has helped me in my corse that i am doing at college and has been a great help
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4.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

2.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

4.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great book for a beginner!
This is a good book to start with if you are looking to build a PC for the first time but if you have any previous experience it's not going to teach you anything new. Read more
Published on 25 Jul 2004 by Matthew Jackson

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
I had pretty much no knowledge about computers or how they worked but now I am able to build my own and will start work on one as soon as possible. Read more
Published on 17 Jul 2004 by nicola6923

4.0 out of 5 stars Colourful!
Nice pictures, very colourful with some interesting information. Would only recomend for complete beginners. Read more
Published on 11 May 2004 by cassflowers

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