Build Your Own PC (ExtremeTech)

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes is technical director and consultant for a UK computer company. He also produces course materials for companies and universities, and teaches online classes. Kathie Kingsley-Hughes is known for her ability to present complex topics in a friendly, easy-to-understand manner. She has written several programming books as well as Hacking GPS, another in the ExtremeTech series.

Acknowledgments. Introduction. Part I: Choosing Components for Your PC. Chapter 1: Staying Safe. Chapter 2: Choosing the Tools You Need. Chapter 3: Choosing a Suitable Case and Power Supply. Chapter 4: Choosing a CPU and Motherboard. Chapter 5: Choosing the Right RAM. Chapter 6: Choosing Hard Drives and Floppy Drives. Chapter 7: Choosing CD/DVD Drives. Chapter 8: Choosing Video Adaptors and Monitors. Chapter 9: Choosing Sound Capability. Chapter 10: A Tour of Cables and Fittings. Chapter 11: Checking and Testing Components. Part II: Building Your PC. Chapter 12: Top 10 Things You Don't Want to Forget before You Begin the Build! Chapter 13: Assembling the Case and Fitting the PSU. Chapter 14: Fitting the Basic Parts. Chapter 15: Adding Storage. Part III: Starting and Testing Your PC. Chapter 16: Fire Up and Burn In. Chapter 17: Final Tweaks and Installing Windows XP. Chapter 18: Check and Test, Check and Test Again! Chapter 19: Everything You Need to Know about Warranties and Beyond. Part IV: Appendices. Appendix A: Useful Websites. Appendix B: Checklist. Appendix C: Hardware Manufacturers. Appendix D: Glossary. Index.