Building the Perfect PC
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (795 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1449388248 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Thompson built his first computer in 1976 from discrete chips. It had 256 bytes of memory, used toggle switches and LEDs for I/O, ran at less than 1MHz, and had no operating system. Robert spends most clear, moonless nights outdoors with his 10-inch Dobsonian reflector telescope, and is currently designing a larger, computerized, truss-tube Dobsonian that he plans to build.. Since then, he has bought, built, upgraded, and repaired hundreds of PCs for himself, employers, customers, friends, and clients. About the AuthorRobert Bruce Thompson is a coauthor of Building the Perfect PC, Astronomy Hacks, and the Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders
Since then, he has bought, built, upgraded, and repaired hundreds of PCs for himself, employers, customers, friends, and clients. Robert Bruce Thompson is a coauthor of Building the Perfect PC, Astronomy Hacks, and the Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders. It had 256 bytes of memory, used toggle switches and LEDs for I/O, ran at less than 1MHz, and had no operating system. Robert spends most clear, moonless nights outdoors with his 10-inch Dobsonian reflector telescope, and is currentl
Best of Breed! I came to this book fairly late in the design process of my own new custom PC, but it was uncanny how closely the book tracked my own needs.The book's approach is superb: After a few chapters on the basics of building PCs and buying parts, the authors describe five different PCs: A mainstream system, a SOHO server,. Unavoidably Outdated, but relevant Let's face it- any book written on PC technology will be outdated before it even goes to print. When it comes to assembling a PC, however, it matters very little (from an installation standpoint) what the technology is. Most motherboards install the same way; as do hard drives, video cards, and memory modules- rega. Building your own PC, the way you want it Virginia hoofbeats Life is full of compromises and so are our computers. Every PC is a balance of qualities such as price, performance, reliability, noise level, size and expandability. With commercially built PCs, the manufacturer determines what factors are most important, and the number one factor is generally cost. Building the P
Straightforward language, clear directions, and easy-to-follow illustrations make this guide a breeze for computer builders of any skill level, even those with no experience.Building the Perfect PC presents six in-depth custom PC projects:Mainstream PC -- Fast, flexible, quiet, and reliable at a reasonable priceExtreme System -- A wicked fast PC for video editing, gaming, and moreMedia Center -- One PC to replace your TiVo, game console, DVD, and CD playerHome Server -- Ideal home network hub to store, share, and secure dataAppliance PC -- A tiny, quiet, inexpensive PC you can put anywhereBudget System -- Reliable and highly functional at a low, low price. Design the custom computer you want, and have fun doing it.Get high-quality PC hardware from local stores and online vendorsPlan your computer project with a complete checklistCreate the ideal PC that will run Windows 7 or LinuxTake advantage of the latest multi-core CPUsAssemble, test, and configure your PC with easeBuild a PC that meets your needs and fits your budgetWritten by hardware experts, this book delivers complete instructions for building your own dream machine with high-quality components, whether it’s a PC for general us