Build Your Own PC, Third Edition - Softcover

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Morris Rosenthal (Springfield, MA) is an independent computer hardware consultant who holds a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering. He is the author of The Hand-Me-Down PC.

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Build and customize your own computer--from scratch!

Now you can build a computer from start to finish as easily as following a recipe with this highly visual and instructive guide. PC expert Morris Rosenthal walks you through every step of the process--from purchasing parts to installing operating systems and add-ons--in clear, easy-to-understand language. You'll learn to assemble both tower and desktop PCs, know how much to spend on parts to get desired performance, troubleshoot common problems, and much more. Whether you're a first-time builder or a seasoned professional, this step-by-step photo-filled guide is the only book you'll need.

• Learn about all the basic PC parts and their functions
• Shop for parts and understand the dollars-versus-performance tradeoff
• Assemble a 2 GHz Pentium 4 system­­and customize storage options
• Build an Athlon/Duron midtower system for your home or office
• Save money with a cost-effective Pentium III or Celeron
• Install the Windows XP operating system