Upgrading Your PC in Easy Steps (In Easy Steps Series) - Softcover

Austin, Brian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1840780509 ISBN 13: 9781840780505

Publisher: Computer Step, 1999

Synopsis

Aims to enable the reader to save money by preventing the purchase of a new computer when their current PC can be good enough. The book starts with the basics such as purchasing hardware up-grades. Explanations to all PC components are given with step-by-step instructions to upgrading each part. Areas covered include motherboards, CPUs, RAM, hard drives, floppy disk drives, expansion cards, video cards, monitors, CD-ROM drives, sound cards, modems, keyboards and mouse, and fine-tuning a PC.

About this title

Product Description

Unusual book

Review

This Easy Steps guide provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the generally poorly documented world of PC upgrades. This well-written primer strips away some of the mystique behind the hardware and provides clear information on the do's and don'ts of upgrading.

Beginning with an introduction of safety rules to follow and the tools you'll need, a chapter is then devoted to each of the main upgrades you're likely to encounter; from motherboard, CPU, RAM and storage devices to video cards, sound cards, and other peripherals such as DVD drives and modems. Details and diagrams help you along and handy tips in the margins provide extra tips and tricks to ensure a smooth upgrade. Terms and jargon are explained fully as are the different types of hardware you're likely to encounter. Don't know the difference between AGP and PCI? The answer is here.

Consumate upgraders will learn relatively little that is new to them, but for those inexperienced inside the case this is a valuable guide to the basics of upgrading and extending the life of your PC. Considering that many PC suppliers charge a hefty sum to do an upgrade for you, this book could save you more than time.

Edition details

• Publisher: Computer Step
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1840780509
• ISBN 13: 9781840780505
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 192