Building a PC For Dummies - Couverture souple

Chambers, Mark L.

 
9780764503481: Building a PC For Dummies

Synopsis

This book takes a 'no-soldering required' approach to building a computer from scratch, explaining how to assemble components for input, processing, output, communications and networking. Checklists, diagrams and illustrations are provided, as well as tips on when to use standard parts and used parts. A CD-ROM includes utilities and drivers.

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Quatrième de couverture

Choose your components, assemble them, and add cool stuff

Discover the fun of building a custom PC with everything you want, for less!

If you’ve ever dreamed of the perfect PC but figured building one required psychic powers, wake up! Here’s your step–by–step guide to designing and building a truly unique system. Do you need bodacious amounts of RAM? Ultra high–resolution graphics? How about a cable modem? Your dream machine awaits!

The Dummies Way

  • Explanations in plain English
  • "Get in, get out" information
  • Icons and other navigational aids
  • Tear–out cheat sheet
  • Top ten lists
  • A dash of humor and fun

Présentation de l'éditeur

Designed for first–time builders and seasoned veterans this book will help users design and build the system they really want – from determining which parts are needed for troubleshooting when things don?t work right. Covers the main features of building a PC including: building the foundation, adding RAM, adding a video card and a monitor, installing a hard drive and other storage devices, hooking up CD and DVD drives, connecting the sound card, installing a modem, adding a scanner, printer and speakers, and much more.

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