Type of bind: Paperback
Format: Bargain Price
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 200
Printing Date: December 29, 1998
Sale Popularity Level: 1423682
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More and more people--and not just techies--are building their own PCs. They get far more value for their money, they create exactly the machine they want, and the work is highly satisfying and actually fun. That is, if they have a unique beginner's guide like this one, which visually demonstrates how to construct a state-of-the-art computer from start to finish. Through 150 crisp photographs and clear but minimal text, readers will confidently absorb the concepts of computer building. The extra-big format makes it easy to see what's going on in the pictures. For non-specialists, there's even a graphical glossary that clearly illustrates technical terms. The author goes 'under the hood' and shows step by step how to create a socket 7 (Pentium and non-Intel chipsets) and a Slot 1 (Pentium II) computer, covering: what first-time builders need to know; how to select and purchase parts; how to assemble the PC; how to install Windows 98. The few existing books on this subject, although badly outdated, are in steady demand. This one delivers the expertise and new technology that fledgling computer builders are eagerly looking for.
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It's a good book but is a few years old so the material is dated. I wouldn't recommend it.
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This book helped me build my own PC, which I still use yesterday (some 5 years later). It covers ALL of the steps necessary to successfully put a PC together. Very easy to read, well-illustrated, and comprehensive, I can't think of anything that this book lacks.
If you want to build a PC, buy this book!!! You won't regret it.
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This was one of the 'how to' books I bought for my husband for his birthday. He had been remarking how he was tempted to build his own computer! Just last night he said he was ready to put his newly built computer in a permanent place - thanks due to several times referring to these books and got the answers he needed! He was glad to cross compare what one book said and how another might reword the same topic. Bottom line: A Computer Was Built!
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This is probably the best "how-to" book on home PC building. Most are either too specialized (case modding, fancy cooling solutions, etc) or too basic (pick a motherboard... pick a CPU... put them together... The end!), but this work is just right. It is very informative, even to someone who considers themselves a very experienced PC user, yet remains straightforward, and anticipated many common concerns. The only downside is that this type of book is out of date very soon after publication. This volume only covers Pentium 4 and Athlon 64 systems, but obviously doesn't include the new Socket 775 Core 2 Duo processors from Intel, or the socket AM2 Athlon X2 from AMD. That said, I recommend the book and the author very highly.
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I bought this book because I wanted to build a computer but was a little nervous about doing it. This book tells you everything you need to know and gives you the confidence to build your own pc. My pc build went flawlessly and I have this book to thank for it. The illustrations are very helpful and informative. I had a general knowledge of computers but had never built one from scratch. This book is great for people that don't have much experience with computers because it explains everything in detail, describing all of the parts and has 3 different build configurations. Pretty much everything is covered between the 3 different build so that no matter what kind you will build, it will be covered in this book. I highly recommend this book.
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