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Dewey Decimal Number: 621.3916
EAN num: 9780471760993
ISBN number: 0471760994
Label: Wiley
Manufacturer: Wiley
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 408
Printing Date: December 05, 2005
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Take control of your PC!
Why do they load up a PC with stuff you don't need and leave off the things you really want? Don't take it anymore! Grab a screwdriver and let these two experts show you how to build the PC of your dreams, even if you've never cracked a case before. You'll learn to choose the right components, install them safely, test your system, find the best prices on parts, and even trick out your new machine with some cool tweaks and mods. Plenty of illustrations and step-by-step directions make it easy, and you just might make your wallet happy, too.
How to build what you want
Oh, the things you'll learn!
* Safety first--it's Chapter 1
* Choose your tools
* Powering this puppy
* Motherboard knows best
* RAM it into drive(s)
* Video and sound are in the cards
* Bringing your PC to life
* Testing! Testing!
* Operate on Windows? XP
* Warranties--in English
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I have just built my third PC and still find this book very useful. By now, I do not need to consult it every minute, but I did on my very first build (about a year ago) and it was a total lifesaver then. Now it serves as a resource when I need to refresh my memory or when I want to "checklist" my build to make sure I have not forgotten something.
The book is extremely well laid out and very easy to understand. It includes pictures where they're useful and takes a truly step-by-step approach. Even though computer technology changes pretty fast, I think anyone could still build an excellent computer using this book.
If the authors update this guide, I will absolutely buy a new one. But for now, I'm sure I'll be referring to it on any new build I attempt.
Thanks for the great work folks!
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I bought the book and built a computer. The book is now out-dated and should be read in conjunction with Adrian's newer "How-to" works. Using this and the hand book from the motherboard I put together a machine that was fast, gave superb graphics and very stable with Vista.
I thoroughly recommend this as a starting point for someone who is a bit nervous about this kind of project.
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Although I already knew most of the basic stuff in this book it was a great fall back. It was very easy to follow. It did provide additional details I was not aware of. I built my very first computer and everything worked perfectly all the way up to the installation of Vista (Not the best operating Program stick with XP Pro, I hope the service pack makes its much better and Microsoft stops with the "Big Brother" tendencies of this software).
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It's nearly impossible to write a book like this that isn't dated a few months after it's published, and this book is no exception. This would be fine if the book were a little more technical or specific, but it's really just a broad overview of the basics of building a computer in 2005. I would have rated it higher back then. Perhaps a new edition with an inclusion of more up to date technology, speculation on impending technology's impact, or treatment of more advanced concepts such as overclocking/temperature management/bios tinkering is in order.
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An excellent review for very first time DIY PC builders. It won't help you decide on the specific components for your system, and its a bit behind the curve technically (ie., PATA vs. SATA drives), but overall its an excellent summary of the process of building your own pc.
I used it as a guide, then used web resources (many provided in one of several useful appendices) for further research, chose my components, purchased them and successfully put together a high end gaming pc. This was a great project, and this book was very helpful in making it a success. It is not a standalone resource, however.
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