Haynes build your own computer
By: Kyle MacRae & Gary Marshall
Contributors: Marshall, Gary
Edition: 5th ed.
Publisher: Haynes
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Sparkford
Language: eng
Number of pages: 168
ISBN-13: 9780857332684
Subjects: Microcomputers; Amateurs' manuals; Design and construction
Other titles: Build your own computer
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.
Notes: Previous edition: 2010.

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: 1. Planning the 'perfect' PC (Four good reasons to build your own computer ; How to shop ; Where to buy ; Hard and soft options); title: 2. Choosing your hardware (Motherboard ; Processor ; Memory ; Case ; Power supply unit ; Hard disk drive ; Sound card ; Video card ; Optical drives ; Other possibilities ; Choosing components for the perfect PC ; The perfect PC, mark 1 ; The perfect PC, mark 2); title: 3. Building the perfect PC, mark 1 (Installing the motherboard ; Installing the processor ; Installing memory ; Installing the graphics card ; Connecting the cables ; Installing the hard disk and optical drive); title: 4. Building the perfect PC, mark 2 (Installing the processor and memory ; Installing the motherboard ; Installing the hard disk and optical drive); title: 5. Final touches (Connecting a monitor and switching on ; Essential system settings ; Installing Windows ; Loose ends ; Free software ; Troubleshooting); title: 6. Appendices (1. Silence is golden ... well copper and aluminium ; 2. That's entertainment: making a media centre PC ; 3. Beep and error codes ; 4. Further resources ; 5. Abbreviations and acronyms)