Build Your Own PC

by Morris Rosenthal

More and more people--and not just techies--are building their own PCs. They get far more value for their money, they create exactly the machine they want, and the work is highly satisfying and actually fun. That is, if they have a unique beginner's guide like this one, which visually demonstrates how to construct a state-of-the-art computer from start to finish. Through 150 crisp photographs and clear but minimal text, readers will confidently absorb the concepts of computer building. The extra-big format makes it easy to see what's going on in the pictures. For non-specialists, there's even a graphical glossary that clearly illustrates technical terms. The author goes "under the hood" and shows step by step how to create a socket 7 (Pentium and non-Intel chipsets) and a Slot 1 (Pentium II) computer, what first-time builders need to know; how to select and purchase parts; how to assemble the PC; how to install Windows 98. The few existing books on this subject, although badly outdated, are in steady demand. This one delivers the expertise and new technology that fledgling computer builders are eagerly looking for.

224 pages, Paperback

First published December 29, 1998