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Summary: Very good for a first timer
Review: A very helpful book. Explains well the building of PCs. A first timer could do this. However, comments about using Dos are a little outdated. Hopefully the second edition will sort this out.
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Summary: The Perfect book for the First Time Computer Builder
Review: As a Value Added Reseller, I have been building computers for the last 15 years. I am now recommending "Building a PC for Dummies" for first time computer builders and those who want to open the hood and understand what's inside. The book takes a humorous approach to the construction process and provides a complete "How To" step by step processes. The components of a computer system can change each month. Information about the latest and greatest parts can be gained from many other sources, such as Toms Hardware. For the first timer, this book is a must have. Dave Barnett Vice President SDSI Business Systems
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Summary: Bad, bad, bad humor!!
Review: Chambers should have spent more time on the subject and less time on poor jokes. The only thing I got for reading this book is confidence. I fiqure if this doofus can build a computer, anyone can.
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Summary: Bad, bad, bad humor!!
Review: Chambers should have spent more time on the subject and less time on poor jokes. The only thing I got for reading this book is confidence. I fiqure if this doofus can build a computer, anyone can.
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Summary: Great book, do the job yourself!
Review: Even though it's a little harder to save money on a bare bones PC, this book will help you build a game player's dream PC for much less than those models you find in the back of PC Gamer. This book covered everything I needed with recommendations on what to buy. Pick this one up, you won't be disappointed.
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Summary: Out of date and inadquate for any use.
Review: For a book with a 1998 publishing date to be 2 years out of date is a sham. This book claims to teach you how to assemble a PC. It is at best an out of date listing of components. I think this book is a total rip off.
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Summary: pretty good
Review: For the absolute beginner, this book is an excellent tool. Its only problem is that in attempting to cover a broad amount of information in a small amount of space, it must leave out particulars such as in depth explanations of the various components of each part. Explanations such as these would make choosing parts and understanding jargon a lot easier and would make the book more resistant to the passage of time (the recommendations are quite dated). If you want a computer that would have been the bee's knees in 1999 this is a great resource; otherwise, you will definitely need to use this book in conjunction with a more exhaustive source.
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Summary: Not all that great
Review: I bought this book when I already knew everything about the insides of a computer to begin with. I don't think this book is really all that great (and not because I didn't learn anything from it.) This book doesn't really explain too much, in my opinion, it jumps from idea to idea, and basically tells you what to do to build a computer. You follow the book and become a mindless drone. I think the book could have done a better job of TEACHING some stuff with computers, not just listing what you need to get done. However, some parts of the book do give background knowledge on the subject, so its not too bad. Overall, this book is just average.
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Summary: Good book for beginners.
Review: I found this book good for building my first computer. Even at age 13 it was easy to follow. Covered all major componets and fairly up-to-date.
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Summary: Great for anyone just starting their 1st PC
Review: I have fairly extensive computer experience but when I set out to build my own PC I found myself in the dark about a great many things. This book helped to turn on the lights and get me on my way.
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