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Brilliant Build your own PC Geoff Spick

Brilliant Build your own PC By Geoff Spick

Brilliant Build your own PC by Geoff Spick

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A visual quick reference book that explains what you need to know about selecting the right parts for your own computer and putting them all together, to create your very own customised PC. From start to finish, it aims to give you the information required to make the smart choices, stick to a budget and get the right results.

Brilliant Build your own PC Summary

Brilliant Build your own PC by Geoff Spick

As computer components become more readily available - and affordable - the trend for building customised computer systems for gaming and other interests, is becoming a more and more popular and cost-effective option. This new book in the Brilliant series will allow you to build your own PC from scratch to meet your exact requirements, using the visual and accessible Brilliant design and format. With a guide on how to choose the components you need to create your own PC, sections on upgrading your PC and on building niche use PCs ideal for Gaming enthusiasts, Brilliant Build Your Own PC contains everything you need to know and how to do it.

About Geoff Spick

Matt Powell is Technical Editor on GigaHz magazine, a publication aimed at experienced computer users, which he helped to conceive and launch. He is responsible for commissioning and writing news, games and hardware reviews and ensuring that readers are kept informed of all the latest trends and developments. He joined Highbury Entertainment (formerly Paragon Publishing) three years ago when he worked on PC First Aid a beginners guide to PCs, covering both hardware and software with an emphasis on tutorials. He was also responsible for compiling the cover disc for each issue acquiring a vast and comprehensive knowledge of the free and shareware applications available to UK readers. He then moved to work on PC Home where he did everything from hardware reviews to step-by-step guides and features. In addition, he has freelanced for Internet User, Ebuyer, Windows XP Made Easy, PC Basics, Digital Creative Arts, Digital Photographer, PC Essentials, Digital Photography Made Easy and Practical Internet.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents Chapter 1: buying advice - What do you want your system to do? - Budget - Where to buy - Support and warranties - Pre-built vs DIY - Operating system and software - Example system builds with approximate cost Chapter 2: PC case and power supply - Selecting an enclosure and PSU - Preparing the case - Fitting the PSU - Drive bays - Case fans - Additional features (USB ports, audio, system monitors) Chapter 3: Motherboard, CPU and memory - Selecting a motherboard, memory and CPU (Intel or AMD, chipsets) - Fitting the components - Installing the motherboard Chapter 4: Graphics card, sound card, other hardware - Choosing graphics and sound card (PCI, AGP, PCI-e, onboard vs dedicated) - Fitting the components Chapter 5: optical and floppy drives - Choosing a drive - Fitting the drives Chapter 6: Cables - wire up the system - adapters and cable splitters - Cable routing - Air flow considerations Chapter 7: Peripherals and other hardware - Mouse and keyboard - Monitor - Ergonomics - Office furniture Chapter 8: Operating system installation - BIOS set-up - SATA drives and Windows - Installing Windows - Drivers - Should you go open source? (Live CDs, Linux distros) End Matter - Troubleshooting Guide - Glossary - Online Resources - Jargon Buster

Additional information

GOR003044316
9780132048781
0132048787
Brilliant Build your own PC by Geoff Spick
Geoff Spick
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Pearson Education (US)
2006-12-20
216
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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