Build your own Computer: An illustrated step-by-step practical guide to planning and building a modern personal computer

Learn how to:

● select and buy modern personal computer (PC) components,

Build your own Computer provides a practical guide to building a modern personal computer hardware system. The strategy promoted in this book is to plan a system that meets the builder's current needs -- while also providing enough flexibility to meet their future needs.

It is intended for people with limited knowledge of computers and therefore complex technical concepts are carefully explained throughout the text. A glindex of Information Technology (IT) terms is also provided.

The instructions and advice provided in this book relate to PCs that run on Windows or Linux-based operating systems. Detailed instructions and advice are provided for every step -- from selecting individual components to testing and troubleshooting the whole system. These instructions are supported with more than one hundred photos.