PCs, Operating Systems, Electrical, Digital Design, Schools & Teaching 

Design and assemble an inexpensive yet fast and reliable PCConstruct the PC of your dreams using the practical information contained in this hands-on guide. Build Your Own PC on a Budget explains, step-by-step, how to put together a customized computer that is affordable, stable, and powerful. Discover how to choose the parts that fit your needs, safely connect and test components, add video and peripherals, install an operating system, connect to the Internet, and go wireless. Security, maintenance, and software updates are fully covered in this DIY book.Look inside a PC and understand how each component worksDecide what you want from your PC and develop a design planCreate a cost-effective parts list and select the best vendorsWire up the motherboard, processor, and add-on boardsConnect storage devices, display adapters, and peripheralsSecurely connect to LANs, WiFi networks, and the InternetInstall your operating system, device drivers, and applicationsMaintain your PC, update software, and back up your data - from Amzon