In Build it Yourself VISUALLY: The Ultimate Media Center PC for Under $999, veteran author, PC builder, and hardware support expert Kate Chase shows readers how to create the ultimate media center desktop on a budget. She'll tell readers how to plan their PCs, develop a parts shopping list, and acquire components at bargain prices.
Then, step-by-step, she'll use numbered full-color photos to clearly walk readers through the PC-building process. 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.
Finally they'll learn how to select and install peripheral hardware such as monitors, keyboards, and mice. Supporting text and sidebars throughout the book tell readers the "why" of PC building and give additional information.
Serious media center PC users demand desktop machines that will handle memory hungry graphics; games; digital photography, music, and videos-as well as run office productivity applications or surf the net with ease.
This book will show readers how to build such dream machines, but without breaking the bank!
Chapter 1 Special Considerations for Media Center PCs
Chapter 2 Preparing Your Shopping List
Chapter 3 Buying Your Components
Chapter 4 Preparing Your Tools and Workspace
Chapter 5 Mapping Out the Case