This text includes updated information on low-level PC hardware, with specific coverage of: Pentium II and Celeron processors; the AGP video port; the USB port; the FireWire port; 100mhz motherboard technology; and high-speed RAM. It also features expanded coverage of ADSL and cable modems.
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