Provides step-by-step instructions on building and customizing a PC.

If you’ve dreamed about having a customized multimedia PC or one tricked out for your favorite games, build your own and make your dreams come true! Build Your Own PC Do-It-Yourself For Dummies makes it easy. Not only is building your own PC a really rewarding project, it can also save you a nice chunk of cash. This step-by-step guide helps you decide what you need, teaches you what all those computer terms mean, and tells you exactly how to put the pieces together. It shows you: What tools you need (not as many as you might think!) All about operating systems How to install CD and DVD drives The scoop on sound and video, and how to put a sound system together from start to finish How to connect a monitor and install a modem All about setting up and configuring the hard drive Secrets for securing your system, and more Included is a bonus DVD showing you how to install the motherboard, CPU, RAM, ports, hard drive, video and sound cards, a DVD drive, and more. With Build Your Own PC Do-It-Yourself For Dummies, you can have the computer you want plus the satisfaction of doing it yourself! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Shows tech hobbyists how to build the perfect PC, whether they want to create the ultimate gaming machine or combine new and recycled parts to construct an inexpensive computer for a child The do-it-yourself craze is sweeping through the tech community, and this guide is now significantly revised and updated to cover the wide array of new hardware and accessories available Step-by-step instructions and dozens of photos walk first-time computer builders through the entire process, from building the foundation, and adding a processor and RAM, to installing a video card, configuring a hard drive, hooking up CD and DVD drives, adding a modem, and troubleshooting problems

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.

Buying a new PC usually means settling for a computer that doesn't match your budget or your needs. And it's often an exercise in frustration. So, what's the solution? Building your own, of course. Assembling your own computer isn't as scary, complicated, or expensive as it sounds. All you really need is a good guide to show you how. Build Your Own Gaming Computer: A Step-by-Step Illustrated Guide to Assembling Your Ultimate High-Performance PC will walk you through each of the individual stages of custom-building a PC from start to finish. A practical, hands-on guide that's written in easy-to-understand layman's terms, this illustrated manual enables even novice computer users to build the PC of their dreams. Topics covered include: What a computer needs for basic operation How to shop for components How to avoid costly compatibility issues Step-by-step assembly instructions Choosing and installing an operating system Overclocking basics Build Your Own Gaming Computer: A Step-by-Step Illustrated Guide to Assembling Your Ultimate High-Performance PC also offers color photos highlighting key steps in the assembly process, helpful hints and tips, and a glossary of terms that every computer user should know. Stop wasting time and money on pre-built computers that don't deliver the functionality or performance you want. Instead, use this guide to create a PC that's tailored just for you.

Everyone has to get a new computer at some time or another so why not get the computer you always wanted? Sure you can buy a nice computer off of the store shelf but you never really get exactly what you want that way. When you build your own computer, you are in charge of what components are going to be used so you know that it will perform the way you want it to. The goal of this book is to help you choose the parts (components) for your new computer so you can end up with a computer that does what you want it to do. Then you will be taken through the build process with step by step instructions and illustrations making it easy to get your new computer up and running in no time. Finally you will be guided through the process of installing an operating system on your computer so you can start enjoying your work. The chapters in the book cover the following topics: Chapter 1 - Why Build Your Own Computer? Chapter 2 - Choosing Components Chapter 3 - Planning Your Build Chapter 4 - Putting the Pieces Together Chapter 5 - Initial Power Up Chapter 6 - Installing Your Operating System About the Author James Bernstein has been working with various companies in the IT field since 2000, managing technologies such as SAN and NAS storage, VMware, backups, Windows Servers, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Networking, Microsoft Office, Exchange, and more. He has obtained certifications from Microsoft, VMware, CompTIA, ShoreTel, and SNIA, and continues to strive to learn new technologies to further his knowledge on a variety of subjects. He is also the founder of the website OnlineComputerTips.com, which offers its readers valuable information on topics such as Windows, networking, hardware, software, and troubleshooting. Jim writes much of the content himself and adds new content on a regular basis. The site was started in 2005 and is still going strong today.

Building a computer system lets users get exactly the computer system that they need. This book takes them through all of the steps to create a powerful computer system. Includes 120+ photographs to guide readers through the process. (Computer Books)

Cutting out clutter might be the best thing you've ever done, not just in your closet, but also on your computer, smartphone, email, and online accounts. Get Organized: How to Clean Up Your Messy Digital Life is a how-to guide for reimagining your digital life and getting it to a happier and more productive place. Author and software expert Jill Duffy shows you the apps, websites, and other freely available tools you'll need to put your life back in order. You'll learn how to: . Organize a computer so you can find what you need when you need it. . Streamline your email to clear out your inbox for good. . Protect your most important data with powerful passwords and simple backup solutions. . Clean up your photos, music, and social media accounts-and keep them that way. . Manage your finances and your online presence, both now and after you die. . And much more! "Fixing our relationship with email and introducing people to tools that can help them effectively manage their inboxes is important, and Jill Duffy's book provides concrete suggestions on how to make changes needed to organize our lives." - Gentry Underwood, cofounder of Mailbox "Even if you've never met a filing system you'd actually use, you can pick up tips from Jill's surprisingly wry manual for cleaning up your digital life. From dreaming up better passwords to choosing social media headshots, Jill's got it all covered -- and organized for you, too." - Laura Vanderkam, author of What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast and 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think PC Mag, the most trusted online brand for digital product reviews and news, is proud to offer this essential guide for living a better, more productive digital life. For more, visit pcmag.com/get-organized

A gaming hardware authority shows users how to optimize gaming performance with tips on installation of components, getting up and running, and more for those ultimate gamers who are interested in learning a little more about what's under the hood of their PC.

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