Build Your Own PC Pocket Reference (Bigelow's Pocket Reference S.) - Softcover

Bigelow, Stephen J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0070371393 ISBN 13: 9780070371392

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US, 1998

Synopsis

This pocket reference is intended to be a handy and detailed handbook which will outline the important considerations in choosing new parts, provide comprehensive step-by-step instructions for building and testing a new PC, and explain how to optimize Windows 95.

About this title

From the Publisher

A quick reference for all PC building projects
Learn how to build a complete, economical IBM-compatible PC from scratch! building your own PC is the way to go. you get exactly the system you want, save money, and have fun in the process. Stephen Bigelow has taught thousands of online students--including rank beginners--to construct the customized PC of their dreams. He's put all the tips, tricks, and techniques needed for success into this handy, step-by-step reference. From power supply through peripherals, you'll learn how to: Choose your components; Assemble them in quick, efficient order; Test the system; Troubleshoot with confidence (especially for novices); Take advantage of upgrades; Install and optimize Windows 95.

** Contents **

Section I: Choosing the Parts.
Section II: Starting the Assembly. Section III: Completing the Assembly. Section IV: Adding Windows 95.

From the Back Cover

The Ultimate Quick Reference for Building Your Dream PC.

Learn to build a complete, economical IBM-compatible PC from the ground up. Building your own PC is the best way to get exactly the system you want, save money - and enjoy yourself in the process. Stephen Bigelow has taught thousands of online students - including rank beginners - to construct the customized PC of their dreams. All his expert tips, tricks, and techniques are right here in this handy, step-by-step guide. You'll learn to choose your components, assemble them quickly and efficiently, test the system, troubleshoot, take advantage of upgrades, and install your operating system.

Learn to:

-Choose the right parts for your dream machine
-Assemble components quickly and efficiently
-Install the motherboard, key components, and peripherals
-Recognize troublesome components during assembly
-Examine and troubleshoot CMOS at setup
-Install and optimize your operating system

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0070371393
• ISBN 13: 9780070371392
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 275