Build, Upgrade, and Repair Your Computer Book

Computer experts Mike and Tony Harris present the updated third edition of the book that has helped scores of regular people with no advanced computer skills design and build their own com­puter systems. They demonstrate that if you can operate a Phillips-head screwdriver and follow instructions, you can build the most complicated PC -- a simple assertion that could revolutionize the way people look at computers.Building instead of buying will save you hundreds -- perhaps thousands -- of dollars. Plus, the experience will enable you to repair your PC and successfully upgrade it to keep it current, which will save you even more money. This book uses photos and easy-to-understand instructions to show that regardless which processor or system speed you choose, the actual assembly is exactly the same. The only variables are the number and configuration of optional add-on components.The authors guide you through the process of determining what kind of computer you want, purchasing and successfully assembling the hardware, and installing the software. When you finish, you will have the right system and hundreds of extra dollars in your pocket. This book also covers upgrades for improved performance on older machines in easy-to-read language, plus tips and basic troubleshooting techniques used by experts to repair and tune up computers and peripherals. This is truly a how-to book for the computer age.Read More