Building Your Own Computer

Product Description Want to build your own computer? With NTI's Guide to Building Your Own Computer on DVD, you can learn, step by step, how to build your own computer system. Whether you want to build a killer high-end gaming system or just a basic system for surfing the web, this DVD will give you the skills and knowledge you need. Produced Taught by an expert instructor, just about anyone can learn to build a computer with this DVD. With NTI's Guide to Building Your Own Computer, you will learn how to select the right parts, see how they go together, and learn how to avoid common mistakes. Not only will you save a lot of money, but you will be able to create a computer that is customized and optimized to your personal preferences. Contents at a Glance: Why build your own computer? What tools and components are required? Safety and ESD rules you should follow. How to select a case and power supply. How to install a motherboard. How to select and install a CPU. How to install RAM. How to install expansion boards. How to install a video interface. How to install a floppy diskette drive. How to select and install a hard drive. How to install an optical media drive. How to install a mouse and keyboard. How to use the CMOS Setup program. How to install Windows XP. About the Actor About the Instructor: With 10 years of teaching experience, Robb H. Tracy is an acknowledged expert in the computer training industry. Robb has designed and implemented technical training curricula for several major computer hardware and software companies. Robb has authored several technology books and starred in a number of computer training videos. He has earned many computer certifications and even served on an industry-wide certification committee. In addition to his extensive knowledge of the subject matter, Robb is an entertaining presenter. YouÂ?ll enjoy the way he makes difficult concepts fun and easy to understand.