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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
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Building Your Own Standard PC Made Easy: A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing Parts, Assembling, Installing Windows & Simple Maintenance

Building Your Own Standard PC Made Easy: A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing Parts, Assembling, Installing Windows & Simple Maintenance

Miller, Richard

Paperback

Series: Computer Made Simple, Book 2

Operating Systems

ISBN13: 9798299409079
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Aug 23 2025
Pages: 124
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.26 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Tired of paying too much for a prebuilt machine that doesn't quite do what you want?

This friendly, hands-on guide puts control back in your hands. Written for complete beginners (and the patient senior learner), Richard Miller walks you through every stage of planning, building, and caring for a reliable, everyday PC - at prices that make sense.

What makes this book different

  • Built for people, not technicians. Clear, plain-English explanations replace jargon. No assumptions, no shortcuts: you'll learn what matters and why.
  • Two ways to learn. Want to assemble fast and get to work? Use the Quick Build path. Want to understand every choice you make? Follow the Full Learn path.
  • Real, practical checklists and parts lists. Shopping templates and three sample builds (entry, mid, long-life) help you shop with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.
  • Up-to-date and future-ready. This edition covers today's hardware choices plus a practical primer on virtual reality, the latest software and peripherals, and how to prepare your build for next-year's needs.
  • Photos, diagrams, and hands-on guidance. Step-by-step assembly instructions are paired with clear photos, wiring diagrams, and captioned images so you always know what to do next.
  • Focus on safety and longevity. Learn about warranty pitfalls, ESD-safe handling, BIOS updates, and routine maintenance that keeps your PC running smoothly for years.
  • Troubleshooting made simple. Solution for No power, boot failures, and common Windows errors save time and stress - and teach you when to call a pro.
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