Information Technology Reference
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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
Before we start purchasing parts and assembling components, we need to
establish a few tenets of effective PC construction. We will also fast-forward
to the completed assembly to help visualize what we are building. Finally, we
will be reminded of the cautionary aspects of building a PC ourselves and
how to mitigate those risks as best we can. But let's begin with exploring why
building a PC is better than simply buying a prebuilt PC from a vendor.
The Joys of Building Your Own PC
Besides the obvious benefits of knowing exactly what hardware makes your
computer run, there are a number of advantages to building your own PC.
Building a PC can be an immensely educationally rewarding experience.
Parents can also use the opportunity to have their children participate in the
assembly process, making a lifelong memory they will be pleasantly reminded
of each time they use the computer.
You will also be surprised at how much money you will save building your
own PC. Depending on how far up the performance curve you want to push
the parts, you can save anywhere from a couple hundred to a couple thousand
dollars. The money you save can be put toward even higher-end components
that will make your PC even faster!
PC builders also gain confidence in helping family and friends build their own
computers, earning further technical recognition while saving a good deal of
money in the process. Custom-built PCs also have a much longer lifetime
because many of the components can be easily upgraded as hardware
improves.
Most of all, building your own PC is just downright fun! The adrenaline rush
of anticipation when you first power up the hardware you assembled is
 
 
 
 
 
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