Build an Awesome PC, 2014 Edition

What We Will Build

To give you a clear vision of what we will be assembling through the course of this book, Figure 1, ​Inside a completely assembled awesome PC​ provides a look at the final result.

Figure 1. Inside a completely assembled awesome PC

If you have never built a PC or even opened up a PC case before, this can look a bit intimidating. Fortunately, it’s not scary at all once you start learning what each of component is called and understanding the function it serves. Here is a general description of the parts that you see assembled in the photo.

1. Motherboard

2. CPU fan

3. Memory modules

4. DVD-ROM drive

5. PC case

6. Graphics card

7. Solid-state ...