Build Your Own Gaming PC
The step-by-step manual to building the ultimate computer
Published on 23. October 2015
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-0-85733-802-0 (ISBN)
Description
Build Your Own Gaming PC Manual will help readers get the performance they want on a budget they can afford. They will find all the cutting-edge technology and guidance they need to make a perfect PC a reality. Whether they're looking to upgrade a current computer or building a new one from scratch, they'll be able to play the latest games in style and be ready to face the challenges of next year's hottest titles.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Somerset
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Haynes Publishing Group
Illustrations
400 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
780 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-85733-802-0 (9780857338020)
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Person
Russell Barnes worked for seven years at Imagine Publishing, editing titles like Linux User & Developer and Web Designer.
He has been a writer and editor in computing and technology for more than 15 years. He has extensive experience building, maintaining and modifying computers and has many years experience with Windows, Mac OS X and Linux-based operating systems. He also has extensive practical Raspberry Pi and Arduino experience and is a keen programmer.
He has been a writer and editor in computing and technology for more than 15 years. He has extensive experience building, maintaining and modifying computers and has many years experience with Windows, Mac OS X and Linux-based operating systems. He also has extensive practical Raspberry Pi and Arduino experience and is a keen programmer.
Content
* Cut through jargon and demystify confusing marketing speak * Find a processor and graphics card that suits your budget with performance benchmarks for the biggest games * Essential buying advice to save money on cutting-edge components * Step-by-step build advice with full-colour photography, tips and tricks * Overclock and fine-tune your hardware to find the perfect price-to-performance ratio * Customise your computer with lighting, water cooling and more * Master cable management & airflow to keep your PC cool and quiet * Learn how the professionals do it with interviews from biggest eSports stars * Solve technical problems and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks