Provides instructions on building, customizing, and modifying a PC, with information on components and how to build and test a system, along with a collection of customized PCs.

Build a PC that will outperform any brand-name box on the market Yes, even if you’re not a total geek you can build your own PC -- and we guarantee it’s worth the effort. You’ll discover that the quality is better and the cost is much lower than any comparable off-the-shelf PC you can buy. Design the custom computer you want, and have fun doing it. Get high-quality PC hardware from local stores and online vendors Plan your computer project with a complete checklist Create the ideal PC that will run Windows 7 or Linux Take advantage of the latest multi-core CPUs Assemble, test, and configure your PC with ease Build a PC that meets your needs and fits your budget Written by hardware experts, this book delivers complete instructions for building your own dream machine with high-quality components, whether it’s a PC for general use, extreme gaming, a media center, or home server. Straightforward language, clear directions, and easy-to-follow illustrations make this guide a breeze for computer builders of any skill level, even those with no experience. Building the Perfect PC presents six in-depth custom PC projects: Mainstream PC -- Fast, flexible, quiet, and reliable at a reasonable price Extreme System -- A wicked fast PC for video editing, gaming, and more Media Center -- One PC to replace your TiVo, game console, DVD, and CD player Home Server -- Ideal home network hub to store, share, and secure data Appliance PC -- A tiny, quiet, inexpensive PC you can put anywhere Budget System -- Reliable and highly functional at a low, low price

Building a PC is the most coolest thing that a person can do. It might seem a bit intimidating but it's not! Using this guide people are going to be able to plan and build a PC according to their needs and preferences in a painless manner. The guide informs people the entire process of building a PC from choosing and getting components, to assembling the PC. It includes tips and suggestions on the process of assembling a PC and gives the person recommendations on selecting the appropriate components to install in their build.

Tired of your non-descript, platinum-colored PC case? Want to show your individuality and make your friends green with envy? Interested in wringing out every ounce of performance that your timid PC can produce? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then The Maximum PC Guide to Hardware Hacking is for you! We show you how to reach PC mod nirvana step-by-step, from selecting (or making) the perfect case, to installing neon/cold cathode lighting, liquid cooling and more. Then, we show you how to drain every last drop of performance from your PC ' from simple settings within your BIOS and Windows, to more fringe overclocking techniques. If you live and die on the cutting edge of PC hardware hacking technology, then this book is a must-have. No other book combines PC mods and overclocking into one, indispensable book.

I always believe Gaming, Video editing, and PC building should go hand in hand. Most of the choices of Prebuilt PCs available in the market are all very expensive. I did include all the basic knowledge required to build yourself a nice basic to intermediate level gaming as well as video editing PC. And the configuration and the requirements to build the best gaming & video editing PC based on your budget, profession or requirement. This book also includes top components available in the market for this year, 2020. PC building in easy to understand simplified steps. This book is the gateway to the world of building your own PC for Gaming and video editing. At the end of the day building PC is like creating life itself, breathing, moving machines, that talk and communicate with you in many ways, makes our life easier. The satisfaction you get from this is beyond words. So don’t deny yourself from this amazing experience and start building one right now. You will also notice that this has opened up a world of possibilities. How I Build My PC From Scratch EVERYTHING BASIC YOU NEED TO KNOW ON BUILDING YOUR OWN AMD PC FOR VIDEO EDITING & GAMING

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

First Published in 2008. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Maximum PC is the magazine that every computer fanatic, PC gamer or content creator must read. Each and every issue is packed with punishing product reviews, insightful and innovative how-to stories and the illuminating technical articles that enthusiasts crave.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition single-handedly changed the face of reality TV with its heartfelt, philanthropic mission: to provide struggling families with safe, beautiful homes. In each episode, host Ty Pennington and the talented design team work around the clock for seven days to transform one needy family+s home into a place of comfort and love. The first season garnered an Emmy nomination for -Outstanding Reality Program+ and since then the show has only gained momentum, touching the hearts of millions every Sunday night. The official tie-in provides behind-the-scenes details on the challenging home makeovers, from demolition to last-minute decoration, profiles of the cast and crew, and profiles of the featured families-including the special circumstances that have inspired the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition team to turn these families+ houses into state-of-the-art homes-come-true. Beautiful full-color photos of the before and after transformations will run throughout.

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.