A resource guide explains how to economically build a complete chip-based system out of mail order parts and peripherals while reviewing the necessary components, including motherboards, CD-ROM, printers, monitors, fax/modems, and memory chips. Original. (Intermediate).

Build-it-yourself guru Aubrey Pilgrim delivers a top-to-bottom update of his bestselling guide to building a complete, custom-made Pentium-chip system--including peripherals--at a fraction of dealer prices. Pilgrim provides new, updated or expanded coverage of all the latest Pentium chips, multispeed CD-ROMs and other new multimedia components, Windows 95 and OS/2 Warp, and hard-drive specs.

Cost-conscious readers will get the lowdown on where to find parts--including an invaluable 10-point guide to ordering by mail--along with step-by-step assembly instructions that leave nothing to chance. The book also provides information on peripherals, software, multimedia, the World Wide Web, and Windows 95, plus troubleshooting and repair tips.

Do you want more computer than you can afford? A powerful machine that's bigger, better, faster? One with lots of bells and whistles? Here's a way to get it! With tools you already own (like a screwdriver) and no technical experience you can easily build a leading-edge, high-performance, super fast machine such as a Pentium II and get all the computer you dream of. Think of the bragging rights you'll earn. You'll be able to say, "I built it myself!"

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A complete, step-by-step instruction manual with illustrations on how to build, install software and troubleshoot your own personal computer using Pentium III technology.

Millions of offices are equipped with two or more computers, but few are taking full advantage of their hardware investments. As Aubrey Pilgrim demonstrates, PCs are most valuable when connected together as a local area network. That way, users can share information, work projects, and printing tasks. For businesses with limited computer budgets, small PC networks can be assembled quickly and easily, without the help of expensive consultants.