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PC Hardware in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition

PC Hardware in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition
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Edition:
Third
Authors:
Robert Bruce Thompson
Barbara Fritchman Thompson
Publisher:
O'Reilly Media
Release Date:
2003
ISBN-10:
059600513X
ISBN-13:
9780596005139
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About PC Hardware in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition

PC Hardware in a Nutshell is the practical guide to buying, building, upgrading, and repairing Intel-based PCs. A longtime favorite among PC users, the third edition of the book now contains useful information for people running either Windows or Linux operating systems. Written for novices and seasoned professionals alike, the book is packed with useful and unbiased information, including how-to advice for specific components, ample reference material, and a comprehensive case study on building a PC.In addition to coverage of the fundamentals and general tips about working on PCs, the book includes chapters focusing on motherboards, processors, memory, floppies, hard drives, optical drives, tape devices, video devices, input devices, audio components, communications, power supplies, and maintenance. Special emphasis is given to upgrading and troubleshooting existing equipment so you can…

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