Chapter 1Introduction

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.

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