The Ultimate Media Center PC for Under $999

By Kate J. Chase

In order to acquire an ideal combination of speed, memory, and graphic quality, an off-the-shelf PC can easily cost $2,000; this book shows PC users how to build a dream machine without breaking the bank This book tells readers how to plan their media center PCs, develop a parts shopping list, and acquire components at bargain prices Readers will start with a computer case, then learn how to select, purchase, and install the motherboard, CPU, memory, graphics card, audio and network hardware, and hard drive, eventually learning how to select and install peripheral hardware such as monitors, keyboards, and mice Numbered full-color photos clearly walk readers through the PC-building process while supporting text and sidebars tell the reader "why" and offer additional information

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764599844
• ISBN13: 9780764599842
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Visual
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Was a hit gift for my nephew

An IT pro myself, I have a 13 yr old nephew who was clamoring to build a system. I already liked one of this author's hardware books quite a lot so I decided to order this book for a project I could do with my nephew. Once he got it, he complained because his dad had already gotten him a Dummies version and hated it. But we both liked this title quite a bit better. I liked that Chsae gave hardware component alternatives especially. The Visual format made it very easy for my not-a-careful reader nephew while it was intelligently written for me who does like to read besides just looking at the pictures.