Table of Contents

1. The Basics
        1.1 Why Build a Computer?
        1.2 Which Types of Computers Can Be Improved/Built?
        1.3 Hardware Companies
        1.4 Tools and Tips of the Trade
2. The Components and Building Your Rig
        2.1 Motherboard
        2.2 CPU
        2.3 RAM
        2.4 Power Supply
        2.5 Case
        2.6 Storage
        2.7 Graphics Card
        2.8 Cooling
3. Putting it all Together
        3.1 Unboxing the Parts
        3.2 Installing the CPU
        3.3 Installing the Cooler
        3.4 Install the RAM
        3.5 The Anatomy of the Case & Installing the PSU
        3.6 Installing the IO Shield & the Motherboard
        3.7 Installing the Hard Drive & the Graphics Card
        3.8 Powering the Parts & Connecting the Headers
        3.9 Done - a New Computer!
4. The Peripherals
        4.1 The Monitor
        4.2 Keyboards
        4.3 The Mouse
        4.4 Speakers
        4.5 Headset/Microphone
        4.6 Networking: Wire(less)
5. Your Perfect Computer
        5.1 Choosing an Operating System
        5.2 Students & Casual Users
        5.3 Gamers
        5.4 Youtubers & Videographers