Chapter 2. Parts Are Parts: A Look Under the Hood
Dude, relax, you don't need to be a computer engineer to build a PC that rivals anything from Dell, Gateway, or Compaq. All you need are the right parts, or components, and the know-how to piece them all together. Sure, with processor speeds constantly on the rise and a new video card hitting the market every other day, picking the right components can be the most time-consuming part of building your PC. But, it's also a lot of fun. Think about it: You get to customize your PC down to the very fan it uses to cool itself off. Now that's quality control!
As we warned you in the introduction, your first look under the hood might be a little intimidating. Don't sweat it too much though. This quick ...
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