If you've dreamed about having a customized multimedia PC or one tricked out for your favorite games, build your own and make your dreams come true! Build Your Own PC Do-It-Yourself For Dummies makes it easy. Not only is building your own PC a really rewarding project, it can also save you a nice chunk of cash. This step-by-step guide helps you decide what you need, teaches you what all those computer terms mean, and tells you exactly how to put the pieces together. It shows you:

What tools you need (not as many as you might think!)

All about operating systems

How to install CD and DVD drives

The scoop on sound and video, and how to put a sound system together from start to finish

How to connect a monitor and install a modem

All about setting up and configuring the hard drive

Secrets for securing your system, and more
Included is a bonus DVD showing you how to install the motherboard, CPU, RAM,...