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Upgrading and Repairing PCs
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Comprehensive Guides
This edition offers extensive guides covering the latest technologies and PC repair techniques, empowering users with detailed knowledge to upgrade or fix their systems effectively.
Expert Insights
Includes insights from industry experts, providing readers with practical tips and real-world solutions, making complex upgrades and repairs accessible to all skill levels.
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Rich illustrations and step-by-step instructions assist visual learners, ensuring users can effortlessly follow along during their PC upgrades and repairs for a successful outcome.
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- For 25 years, Upgrading and Repairing PCs has been the worlds #1 guide to PC hardware: The single source for reliable information on troubleshooting and fixing problems, adding hardware, optimizing performance, and building new PCs. Now, better than ever, this 21st edition offers beefed-up coverage of the newest hardware innovations and maintenance techniques, plus more than two hours of new DVD video.Scott Mueller delivers practical answers about PC processors, mother-boards, buses, BIOSes, memory, SSD and HDD storage, video, audio, I/O, input devices, networks, Internet connectivity, power, and much more. Youll find the industrys best coverage of diagnostics, testing, and repairplus cutting-edge discussions of improving performance via overclocking and other techniques.Mueller has taught thousands of professionals in person and millions more through his books and videosnobody knows more about keeping PCs running perfectly. Whether youre a professional technician, a small business owner trying to save money, or a home PC enthusiast, this is the only PC hardware book you need!NEW IN THIS EDITIONThe newest processors, including Intels 3rd generation Ivy Bridge Core i-Series processors and AMDs 2nd generation Trinity CPUs3TB (and larger) disks, 4K sectoring, partition alignment, faster SATA disk interfaces, and SSD (solid state drive) hard drive replacementsNew firmware innovations, from full UEFI BIOS support to built-in motherboard flash BIOS upgrade utilitiesIntegrated video and audio, including 5.1/7.1 surround sound, HDMI, and DisplayPort connections, and Windows 8 compatible multi-touch touchscreen technologyUpdated PCI Express 3.0, 4.0 interfaces, and Power Supply specifications for powering high-end video cardsEmerging interfaces such as SATA Express, USB 3.0, and ThunderboltUpdated coverage of building PCs from scratchfrom choosing and assembling hardware through BIOS setup and troubleshootingON THE DVDGet 2 hours of up-to-the minute, studio-quality how-to videosall playable on your DVD player or computer! In this edition, Scott Mueller offers true insider information about several of the key components in a PC, including motherboards, solid-state drives, and more.You will see a detailed tour of a modern high-performance motherboard, showing all the components from the processor socket and CPU voltage regulators to the audio and network chipsets, and more. Youll learn how all the devices on the board are interconnected, so you can more easily understand their importance. There is a detailed segment comparing solid-state drives (SSDs) to conventional hard disk drives (HDDs), explaining all the differences and similarities between them in an easy to understand fashion. Finally, there are several segments on building a state-of-the art system from scratch using a high-performance overclockable motherboard and processor combination. Youll see tips on how to best prepare the components, how to assemble the system properly, how to make the front panel connections much easier to deal with, and finally how to route the cables for maximum airflow and ease of future upgrades or repairs.This DVD also contains the complete 19th and 2
| Publisher | Que Pub |
| Publication date | March 22, 2013 |
| Edition | 21st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 1107 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0789750007 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0789750006 |
| Item Weight | 4.35 pounds (1.97 kg) |
| Dimensions | 7 x 2.75 x 9.5 inches (17.8 x 7 x 24.1 cm) |
Who Should Buy?
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DIY Enthusiasts
Perfect for hobbyists who enjoy building and upgrading their own PCs with detailed step-by-step guides.
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IT Professionals
Essential resource for IT experts needing comprehensive knowledge on PC hardware and troubleshooting techniques.
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Students
Ideal for students studying computer science or related fields, providing valuable insights on hardware and system upgrades.
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Casual Users
Not suitable for casual computer users who require basic knowledge without in-depth technical details.
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"Upgrading and Repairing PCs" is a comprehensive book that provides readers with a wealth of useful information on understanding and working with PCs. It has been praised for its ability to keep up with the times and provide relevant information that ranges from basic PC knowledge to advanced PC repair. Customers have found this book to be a valuable resource, whether they are looking to expand their own understanding of computers or wanting to work on PCs professionally. The information provided is extensive and covers a wide range of topics, making it suitable for both beginners and experts in the field. One reviewer did mention that the 21st edition of the book lacks sufficient coverage on SCSI technology, which was present in earlier editions. However, this is attributed to the need to keep up with changing technology and the volume of information covered in the book. Despite this, the reviewer still finds value in owning the earlier editions for reference. In terms of delivery and product condition, the book has received positive feedback for fast shipping and being as described. However, one customer mentioned that the book was left at the wrong door, indicating a small issue with delivery that can be resolved with clearer instructions. Overall, "Upgrading and Repairing PCs" is a highly regarded book that offers a comprehensive guide for understanding and working with PCs. Its extensive coverage and ability to keep up with changing technology make it an essential resource for computer enthusiasts and professionals alike.
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