Build Your Own Computer
The complete step-by-step manual to constructing a PC that's right for you
5th Edition
Published on 25. July 2012
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-0-85733-268-4 (ISBN)
Description
Now in its fifth edition, this best-selling manual has been fully revised to bring you right up-to-date with the latest technology, explaining what you need, where to find the best prices and how to put it all together. You'll discover the best multi-core processors and graphics options, whether solid-state drives are better than hard disks and the differences between Windows 7 and Windows 8, all written in a jargon-free style. With step-by-step photos showing how to build a powerful PC and an ultra-compact one - and a troubleshooting guide to help you with any issues you may encounter - this up-to-date manual is a must for anybody who wants to build their own computer.
Reviews / Votes
'You immediately feel that the authors know their subject' gadgetspeak.com'excellent' Firetrench Reviews
'There is a phenonmenal amount of information crammed into the 162 pages of this book, which covers everything' Register Hardware
More details
Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Somerset
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Haynes Publishing Group
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
797 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-85733-268-4 (9780857332684)
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Previous edition
Kyle MacRae | Gary Marshall
Build Your Own Computer
The Complete Step-by-step Manual to Constructing a PC That's Right for You
Book
03/2010
4th Edition
J H Haynes & Co Ltd
€44.75
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Persons
Freelance journalists Kyle MacRae and Gary Marshall have been debunking jargon and making everyday computing accessible to everyone for more than a decade, covering technology for a wide range of magazines, newspapers and radio programmes.
Content
Pure power or a little wonder: deciding what kind of PC to build. Understanding the specs and where not to cut corners. Getting the bits without breaking the bank. How to make your PC future-proof. Building a PC for power users. Building a small, sleek PC. Installing Windows and adding peripherals. Tweaking and troubleshooting.