Series: 2012 Build Your Own PC: Components, Install, Setup

very helpful

04/05/2010

~ isacris34

THanks so much for this series. It is kind of intimidating for me to think about making my own computer. However, this information is necessary in todays world.

not what i thought i`d get

04/05/2010

~ raynad2

$1.98 for really nothing,a rip !what do you think u gave me any body can flip a switch.come on mike give what people pay for.a full startup after rebuild.thanks a lost
<raynad2@yahoo.com>

2009 Build Your Own PC Setup: System Boot, BIOS

11/02/2009

~ wtf19721972

It Help Out Thanks.

Great Review on the best types of videos cards

07/22/2009

~ nachan

This lesson is great for people who are building their own computer or want information on the best types of video cards for the computer they already own. You will learn about pricing, size, and memory. You will find out exactly what kind of card you need based on the way you use your computer.

2009 Build your own pc

04/16/2009

~ tomween1

I have built one computer in the past (witin 2 years) with much assistance from a computer builder friend. Though I tried to help, I always seemed to have gotten in the way. This series of videos is very helpful. Though you can go to YouTube and search forever to find computer building help, these videos are clear and most impotently UP TO DATE! I would like to see some more information about compatibilities. For instance, I have a relatively new IDE HD but bought a brand new SATA HD, for this new build. It would be informative to know how both drives can be connected in the same system.

It would also be nice to understand how to erase and re format a HD.

All in all this is great.

Good job Michael and keep them coming.

Below are the descriptions for each of the lessons included in the series:

• 2012 Build Your Own PC Components: Memory (RAM)

  Overview:
  In this lesson we'll cover RAM memory types, speeds and bandwidths. DDR2 and DDR3 RAM, their advantages and disadvantages, what features and specs to look for when shopping, and how much you can expect to pay. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

  Your computers memory, also called RAM or Random Access Memory, is used to hold the information that the computer is working on. When you power the computer on, it reads all the information needed to start Windows from the hard drive into memory.

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (from the selection internal and external components through installation and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other lessons in this Internal Component series are:
  Pt 1/10: Hard Drives - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1528
  Pt 2/10: DVD/Blu-Ray - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1515
  Pt 3/10: Memory/RAM - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1513
  Pt 4/10: Video Card - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1531
  Pt 5/10: Sound Card - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1532
  Pt 6/10: Modem, Ethernet, Wireless - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1504
  Pt 7/10: Processor/CPU - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1516
  Pt 8/10: Motherboard - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1517
  Pt 9/10: Case & PSU - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1527
  Pt 10/10: Cooling - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1544

  You can buy all 10 internal component lessons as a series and save 30% http://www.mindbites.com/series/21-2012-build-your-own-pc-internal-components

  This Memory (RAM) component lesson covers

  Memory Capacity:
  Recommendations on the amount of RAM you need in your computer.

  Types of RAM:
  DDR2 and DDR3
  Capacity of RAM sticks

  Speed of Memory:
  Mega Hertz, CAS speeds and bandwidth are covered
  Converting from bandwidth to speed and back again
  What MHz, brandwidth and CAS speeds to look for while buying

  Dual and Triple Channel:
  Using 2 or 3 sticks of RAM together to double or triple their bandwidth

  Overclocking the Memory:
  The concept of overclocking to get more performance from the RAM is covered
  Standard and extended voltage
  Heat considerations when overclocking

  The video ends with a summary of features and specifications to look for when buying.

  In the installation lessons we’ll show how to install RAM, processor and CPU cooler onto the motherboard. http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1533

  The supplemental file below contains the complete written information from the video and is available to download after you buy.

• 2012 Build Your Own PC Components: Hard Drives

  Overview:
  In this lesson, we'll cover SATA, IDE, external hard drives and SSDs, what features and specs to look for when shopping, and how much you can expect to pay when building your own computer. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

  The hard drive is where all information is stored on your computer. Be it the Windows operating system, programs you install, or files you download and create on the computer. Everything is stored on the hard drive.

  When selecting a hard drive to install into your computer there are two basic features you need to consider. They are the capacity and the speed of the drive.

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (from the selection internal and external components through installation and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other lessons in this Internal Component series are:
  Pt 1/10: Hard Drives - This Lesson
  Pt 2/10: DVD/Blu-Ray - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1515
  Pt 3/10: Memory/RAM - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1513
  Pt 4/10: Video Card - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1531
  Pt 5/10: Sound Card - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1532
  Pt 6/10: Modem, Ethernet, Wireless - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1504
  Pt 7/10: Processor/CPU - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1516
  Pt 8/10: Motherboard - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1517
  Pt 9/10: Case & PSU - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1527
  Pt 10/10: Cooling - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1544

  You can buy all 10 internal component lessons as a series and save 30% http://www.mindbites.com/series/21-2012-build-your-own-pc-internal-components

  This hard drive component lesson covers

  *Hard Drive Capacity
  *Definitions of Gigabyte and Terabyte
  *Examples of how much many files you can fit on a drive
  *The minimum capacity to look for when buying

  Hard Drive Speed:
  *Definitions of RPM speed and drive cache
  *What revolution speed and cache size to look for when buying

  Solid State Drives:
  *What makes a drive solid state
  *Advantages and disadvantage of SSD

  Hard Drive Interfaces:
  *Covers SATA and IDE, which is better and versions to look for when buying

  RAID:
  *What is RAID
  *Covers the three most popular RAID types, their advantages and disadvantages

  External Hard drives
  *Covers the different ways of connecting an external drive to your computer.

  The video ends with a summary of features and specifications to look for when buying.

  In the installation lessons we’ll go over how to configure and install your hard drive or drives (http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1542) in your computer.

  The supplemental file below contains the complete written information from the video and is available to download after you buy.

• 2012 Build Your Own PC Components: DVD & Blu-Ray

  Overview:
  In this lesson, we'll cover both CD, DVD and Blu-ray drives, both readers and recordable drives, what features and specs to look for when shopping, and how much you can expect to pay when building your own pc. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

  CD and DVD drives are the primary way to install operating systems like Windows XP, Windows Vista, programs and games onto a computer. They allow large amounts of data to be stored on a portable disk and read back in any computer. A Blu-ray drive is also an option.

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (from the selection internal and external components through installation and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other lessons in this Internal Component series are:
  Pt 1/10: Hard Drives - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1528
  Pt 2/10: DVD/Blu-Ray - This Lesson
  Pt 3/10: Memory/RAM - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1513
  Pt 4/10: Video Card - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1531
  Pt 5/10: Sound Card - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1532
  Pt 6/10: Modem, Ethernet, Wireless - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1504
  Pt 7/10: Processor/CPU - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1516
  Pt 8/10: Motherboard - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1517
  Pt 9/10: Case & PSU - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1527
  Pt 10/10: Cooling - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1544

  You can buy all 10 internal component lessons as a series and save 30% http://www.mindbites.com/series/21-2012-build-your-own-pc-internal-components

  This DVD and Blu-ray drive component lesson covers

  Disc Capacity:
  How much data a CD, DVD or Blu-ray drive can hold

  Read Speed:
  Read speeds in KB and MB per second of each disc type
  Read multiples, each disc type can be read back at increased speeds depending on the drives abilities
  What read speed multiples to look for when you buy

  Creating, CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs:
  Covers available recording speeds
  Recommendations for recording speeds
  Re-recording drives and discs are covered

  DVD Standards
  The two completing DVD standards are discussed and explained

  Interfaces:
  Both SATA and IDE drive interfaces to the motherboard are covered

  The Costs of drives and blank discs:
  Each type of drive and discs are covered

  The video ends with a summary of features and specifications to look for when buying.

  In the installation lessons we’ll go over how to install your DVD or Blu-ray drive into the case (http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1541).
  
  The supplemental file below contains the complete written information from the video and is available to download after you buy.

• 2012 Build Your Own PC Components: Video Card

  Overview:
  In this lesson we'll explain what a video card is with definitions of features to look for when shopping for a video card and how much you can expect to pay. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

  The video card is responsible for creating all that you see on your computer monitor. Up until about 4 years ago, video cards were advancing in the acceleration and quality of 2 dimensional images. Since that time, video cards have reached a point where they are all equal in their ability to show 2D images and no further acceleration is possible.

  Video card development now focuses on 3 dimensional acceleration and 3D image quality, 3D games and 3D modeling software, for instance.

  Direct X is the system that 3D acceleration is based on. The latest version, DirectX 10.1, which only comes with Windows Vista, provides the best image quality and fastest 3D graphics available. DirectX 9 is supported by the lower end video cards in Windows XP. For the best 3D performance, look for DirectX 10.1 support in your video card.

  The amount of memory a video card has plays a big role in the speed and quality of 3D graphics. Look for a card with at least 512 MB of memory.

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (from the selection internal and external components through installation and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other lessons in this Internal Component series are:
  Pt 1/10: Hard Drives - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1528
  Pt 2/10: DVD/Blu-Ray - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1515
  Pt 3/10: Memory/RAM - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1513
  Pt 4/10: Video Card - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1531
  Pt 5/10: Sound Card - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1532
  Pt 6/10: Modem, Ethernet, Wireless - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1504
  Pt 7/10: Processor/CPU - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1516
  Pt 8/10: Motherboard - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1517
  Pt 9/10: Case & PSU - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1527
  Pt 10/10: Cooling - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1544

  You can buy all 10 internal component lessons as a series and save 30% http://www.mindbites.com/series/21-2012-build-your-own-pc-internal-components

  This video card component lesson covers

  Interface:
  PCI Express 2.0 16x and PCI Express 16x are covered

  Pricing:
  $40 to $600- the videos breaks down the different price levels and recommends which level to choose depending on your specific needs

  Crossfire and SLI:
  Put 2, 3 or 4 video cards in your computer to improve graphics performance
  Explains the features and options of both standards

  Outputs: How you connect your monitor or your TV to the computer
  S Video
  Component
  DVI
  HDMI
  All options are covered

  The video ends with a summary of features and specifications to look for when buying.

  In the installation lessons we’ll go over how to install the video card into your computer.(www.mindbites.com/lessons/1540)

  The supplemental file below contains the complete written information from the video and is available to download after you buy.

• 2012 Build Your Own PC Components: Sound Card

  Overview:
  In this lesson we'll cover computer sound cards from low to high-end, what PCI sound card comparisons to look for when shopping, and how much you can expect to pay. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

  The sound card is responsible for creating all that you hear from your computer speakers. The sound card can also be used to bring sound into your computer from a microphone, TV or any other audio device.

  Most motherboards have sound built into them so a separate sound card isn't needed. If you're going to use your computer for playing games or as a music or video recording workstation you should considering getting a separate sound card. You can find a sound card that will give you higher quality sound with all the inputs and outputs you need. The sound card will go into an open PCI or PCI Express expansion slot on the motherboard. See the motherboard component lesson(www.mindbites.com/lessons/edit/1537) and Installation lesson 8(www.mindbites.com/lessons/edit/1540)for more information.

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (from the selection internal and external components through installation and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other lessons in this Internal Component series are:
  Pt 1/10: Hard Drives - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1528
  Pt 2/10: DVD/Blu-Ray - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1515
  Pt 3/10: Memory/RAM - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1513
  Pt 4/10: Video Card - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1531
  Pt 5/10: Sound Card - This Lesson
  Pt 6/10: Modem, Ethernet, Wireless - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1504
  Pt 7/10: Processor/CPU - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1516
  Pt 8/10: Motherboard - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1517
  Pt 9/10: Case & PSU - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1527
  Pt 10/10: Cooling - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1544

  You can buy all 10 internal component lessons as a series and save 30% http://www.mindbites.com/series/21-2012-build-your-own-pc-internal-components

  This sound card component lesson covers

  Sound Quality:
  What specs to look for when you buy to make sure your get clean sound

  Connections:
  All of the inputs and outputs available on sound cards and what they do

  Prices:
  How much to spend on a sound card depending on your connection requirements and level of sound quality

  The video ends with a summary of features and specifications to look for when buying.

  In the installation lessons we will show how to install a sound card into your computer. (www.mindbites.com/lessons/1540)

  The supplemental file below contains the complete written information from the video and is available to download after you buy.

• 2012 Build PC Components: Modem Ethernet Wireless

  Overview:
  In this lesson we'll cover both Modem, Ethernet and wireless network cards, their advantages and disadvantages, what features and specs to look for when shopping, and how much you can expect to pay. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

  A telephone connection to the Internet is known as a Dial Up connection. This is the cheapest way to connect, but is also the slowest.

  For a telephone line modem look for the V.92 spec, which will make sure you get the fastest connection available.

  An Ethernet adapter in your computer allows you to connect to a high speed cable or DSL modem using an Ethernet cable. Most motherboards include an Ethernet port built in
  A wireless adapter connects without the need for cables.

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (from the selection internal and external components through installation and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other lessons in this Internal Component series are:
  Pt 1/10: Hard Drives - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1528
  Pt 2/10: DVD/Blu-Ray - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1515
  Pt 3/10: Memory/RAM - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1513
  Pt 4/10: Video Card - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1531
  Pt 5/10: Sound Card - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1532
  Pt 6/10: Modem, Ethernet, Wireless - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1504
  Pt 7/10: Processor/CPU - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1516
  Pt 8/10: Motherboard - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1517
  Pt 9/10: Case & PSU - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1527
  Pt 10/10: Cooling - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1544

  You can buy all 10 internal component lessons as a series and save 30% http://www.mindbites.com/series/21-2012-build-your-own-pc-internal-components

  This modem, ethernet and wireless network adapter components lesson covers

  Telephone Modem cards:
  The specs to look for to get the fastest connection

  Ethernet adapters:
  100Mbps and 1Gbps standards

  Wireless adapters:
  802.11g and 802.11n standards

  Types of high speed modems:
  DSL, Cable and satellite options
  The costs and availability

  Prices:
  The cost of the different modems and networking cards
  Recommendations of how much to spend

  Wireless Security:
  WPA and WPA2 standards
  The basics of a secure wireless home network

  The video ends with a summary of features and specifications to look for when buying.

  In the installation lessons we’ll go over how to install a wireless network adapter into an open PCI Express slot (www.mindbites.com/lessons/1540).
  
  The supplemental file below contains the complete written information from the video and is available to download after you buy.

• 2012 Build Your Own PC Components: Processor CPU

  Overview
  In this lesson, we'll cover both Intel and AMD CPU Processors, what features and specs to look for when shopping, and how much you can expect to pay. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

  The processor or CPU is the brains of the computer and does the majority of the PC’s work. There are currently 2 major CPU makers, Intel and AMD. Intel has three families of processor, Celeron at the low end, Pentium in the middle and at the high end, the latest processor family, called Core. AMD also has three product families, Sempron at the low end, Athlon in the middle and Phenom at the top.

  Intel and AMD CPU’s require a motherboard made specifically for them. The processor you buy will determine the type of motherboard you need for your system. See the motherboard component lesson coming up next for more on choosing a motherboard http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1517.

  CPU's connect to the motherboard through the cpu socket. Choose socket LGA 775, also called socket T for Intel and socket AM2, or AM2+ for AMD. Intel introduced a new socket type in November of 2008 called LGA1366, or Socket B. This new socket supports the new Core i7 CPU from Intel. AMD will introduce its new CPU socket, the socket AM3 in early 2009. Socket AM3 will support AMDs new CPU family that will compete with Intels Core i7 CPU.

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (from the selection internal and external components through installation and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other lessons in this Internal Component series are:
  Pt 1/10: Hard Drives - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1528
  Pt 2/10: DVD/Blu-Ray - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1515
  Pt 3/10: Memory/RAM - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1513
  Pt 4/10: Video Card - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1531
  Pt 5/10: Sound Card - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1532
  Pt 6/10: Modem, Ethernet, Wireless - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1504
  Pt 7/10: Processor/CPU - This Lessson
  Pt 8/10: Motherboard - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1517
  Pt 9/10: Case & PSU - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1527
  Pt 10/10: Cooling - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1544

  You can buy all 10 internal component lessons as a series and save 30% http://www.mindbites.com/series/21-2012-build-your-own-pc-internal-components

  This Processor (CPU) component lesson covers

  Intel and AMD CPUs:
  All three product families from both makers

  Performance - Intel vs AMD

  Front Side Bus and Interconnects:
  Both are explained in simple, easy to understand terms

  Multi core, Operating Frequency and Cache size

  Pricing:
  We cover how much to pay for a CPU depending on your needs

  Cooling the CPU- Heatsink and Fan options

  Overclocking- Making the CPU run faster than intended to get more speed

  The video ends with a summary of features and specifications to look for when buying.

  In the installation lessons we’ll go over how to install both Intel and AMD CPU's onto their motherboards (www.mindbites.com/lessons/1533).
  
  The supplemental file below contains the complete written information from the video and is available to download after you buy.

• 2012 Build Your Own PC Components: Motherboard

  In this lesson, we'll cover motherboard component for both Intel and AMD , their advantages and disadvantages, a diagram of computer motherboard, what features and specs to look for when shopping, and how much you can expect to pay. The motherboard is where all of the computer components connect. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (from the selection internal and external components through installation and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other lessons in this Internal Component series are:
  Pt 1/10: Hard Drives - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1528
  Pt 2/10: DVD/Blu-Ray - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1515
  Pt 3/10: Memory/RAM - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1513
  Pt 4/10: Video Card - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1531
  Pt 5/10: Sound Card - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1532
  Pt 6/10: Modem, Ethernet, Wireless - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1504
  Pt 7/10: Processor/CPU - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1516
  Pt 8/10: Motherboard - This Lesson
  Pt 9/10: Case & PSU - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1527
  Pt 10/10: Cooling - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1544

  You can buy all 10 internal component lessons as a series and save 30% http://www.mindbites.com/series/21-2012-build-your-own-pc-internal-components

  This motherboard component lesson covers

  Internal connections:
  Drive controllers, both SATA and IDE
  Memory slots
  Expansion card slots
  Processor sockets

  Intel and AMD motherboards:
  The different CPU sockets

  External connectors:
  PS/2
  USB
  Firewire (1394)
  Sound ports
  Ethernet ports

  Video Card Slots:
  Where to connect your video card or cards

  Cooling on the motherboard
  Heatsink/fan and heat pipes

  Overclocking:
  Increasing the speed of the CPU and RAM to increase performance

  Pricing:
  Recommendations on how much to spend depending on your needs

  The video ends with a summary of features and specifications to look for when buying.

  In the installation lessons we show how to install the motherboard into the case (www.mindbites.com/lessons/1537).
  
  The supplemental file below contains the complete written information from the video and is available to download after you buy.

• 2012 Build Your PC Components: Case & Power Supply

  Overview:
  In this lesson, we'll cover the computer case along with the power supply, what features and specs to look for when shopping for a custom computer case, and how much you can expect to pay. The computers case holds all of the internal components and provides power through its power supply. Computer cases come in two basic form factors or shapes. These are atx tower, micro atx. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (from the selection internal and external components through installation and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other lessons in this Internal Component series are:
  Pt 1/10: Hard Drives - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1528
  Pt 2/10: DVD/Blu-Ray - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1515
  Pt 3/10: Memory/RAM - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1513
  Pt 4/10: Video Card - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1531
  Pt 5/10: Sound Card - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1532
  Pt 6/10: Modem, Ethernet, Wireless - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1504
  Pt 7/10: Processor/CPU - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1516
  Pt 8/10: Motherboard - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1517
  Pt 9/10: Case & PSU - This Lesson
  Pt 10/10: Cooling - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1544

  You can buy all 10 internal component lessons as a series and save 30% http://www.mindbites.com/series/21-2012-build-your-own-pc-internal-components

  This case component lesson covers

  Form Factors- The different types of computer cases

  Case Quality:
  What features to look for when you buy

  The Power Supply:
  What specification to look for when you buy
  How to calculate the wattage requirement depending on the components in your case.

  SLI and Crossfire Requirements

  Modular Cables

  Uninteruptable Power Supplies (UPS)

  The video ends with a summary of features and specifications to look for when buying.

  In the installation lessons we’ll go over how to install all of the components into the case (www.mindbites.com/lessons/1535).
  
  The supplemental file below contains the complete written information from the video and is available to download after you buy.

• 2012 Build Your Own PC Components: Cooling

  Overview:
  In this lesson, we'll cover cooling of the computer case, types of cooling fans, cables, what features and specs to look for when shopping, and how much you can expect to pay. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

  When selecting the cooling fans for your computer you need to consider the size, speed, the amount of air they move, the noise the fans make and how they will get their power.

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (from the selection internal and external components through installation and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other lessons in this Internal Component series are:
  Pt 1/10: Hard Drives - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1528
  Pt 2/10: DVD/Blu-Ray - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1515
  Pt 3/10: Memory/RAM - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1513
  Pt 4/10: Video Card - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1531
  Pt 5/10: Sound Card - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1532
  Pt 6/10: Modem, Ethernet, Wireless - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1504
  Pt 7/10: Processor/CPU - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1516
  Pt 8/10: Motherboard - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1517
  Pt 9/10: Case & PSU - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1527
  Pt 10/10: Cooling - This Lesson

  You can buy all 10 internal component lessons as a series and save 30% http://www.mindbites.com/series/21-2012-build-your-own-pc-internal-components

  This cooling component lesson covers:

  Fan sizes and speeds
  Noise Levels
  Speed Controls
  Power Connections
  Case Fan Locations

  The video ends with a summary of features and specifications to look for when buying.

  In the installation lessons we’ll show how to install the cooling fans into the case (www.mindbites.com/lessons/1543).
  
  The supplemental file below contains the complete written information from the video and is available to download after you buy.

• 2012 Build Your Own PC Components: Monitor

  In this lesson, we'll cover LCD monitors, what features and specs to look for when shopping, and how much you can expect to pay. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

  When selecting a monitor for your computer you’re looking for 2 things, picture quality and screen size.

  Picture quality is determined by 4 factors, resolution, brightness, contrast ratio and response time.

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (including sets of video lessons for internal components, external components, installation, and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other video lessons included in the External Component series include:
  Pt 1/3 Monitor - This Lesson
  Pt 2/3 Keyboard & Mouse - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1530
  Pt 3/3 Speakers - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1547

  You can buy all 3 external component lessons as a series and save 17% http://www.mindbites.com/series/21-2012-build-your-own-pc-internal-components

  This monitor component lesson covers

  Resolution:
  What is Resolution and what specs to look for depending on the size and shape of the monitor

  Brightness:
  How brightness is measured an the specs to look for when you buy

  Contrast Ratio:
  The meaning of contrast ratio and the specs to look for

  Response Time:
  What is response time and the minimum to ensure clean moving images

  Screen Size:
  The minimum recommended for standard and wide-screen monitors

  Dead Pixels:
  What are dead pixels and the industry standards regarding them

  Multiple Monitor Setups
  Talk about the possibility and usefulness of having more than one monitor

  The video ends with a summary of features and specifications to look for when buying.

  In the installation lessons we’ll show how to connect your monitor to the computer (www.mindbites.com/lessons/1546).
  
  The supplemental file below contains the complete written information from the video and is available to download after you buy.

• 2012 Build Your Own PC Components: Keyboard, Mouse

  Overview:
  When it comes to keyboards and mice there is a lot of personal preference. Because the mouse and keyboard are used to interact with the computer, the size and shape of the mouse and the lay out, look and feel of the keyboard you choose, is individual to you. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

  Look for a mouse that fits well in your hand, with buttons you can easily reach.

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (including sets of video lessons for internal components, external components, installation, and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other video lessons included in the External Component series include:
  Pt 1/3 Monitor - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1529
  Pt 2/3 Keyboard & Mouse - This Lesson
  Pt 3/3 Speakers - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1547

  You can buy all 3 external component lessons as a series and save 17% http://www.mindbites.com/series/21-2012-build-your-own-pc-internal-components

  This mouse and keyboard component lesson covers

  Mouse Buttons and Wheels:
  The different options available on mice and their functions

  Mouse Tracking Methods:
  Optical and Laser are covered

  Tracking Sensitivity:
  How it is measured and ways of using higher sensitivity settings

  Types of Keyboards:
  Keyboards shapes, feel and gaming keyboards

  Connections:
  How mice and keyboards connect to the computer
  Wired and Wireless

  Pricing:
  The range of mouse and keyboard prices

  In the installation lessons we’ll show connecting both a mouse and keyboard to your computer (www.mindbites.com/lessons/1546).
  
  The supplemental file below contains the complete written information from the video and is available to download after you buy.

• 2012 Build Your Own PC Components: Speakers

  Overview
  In this lesson, we'll cover both stereo and surround sound speaker sets, what features and specs to look for when shopping, how do computer speakers work and how much you can expect to pay. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

  When choosing a speaker set for your computer you should consider the sound quality and the number of speakers. When searching for a speaker set you should take into account power, dynamic range and frequency response.

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (including sets of video lessons for internal components, external components, installation, and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other video lessons included in the External Component series include:
  Pt 1/3 Monitor - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1529
  Pt 2/3 Keyboard & Mouse - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1530
  Pt 3/3 Speakers - This Lesson

  You can buy all 3 external component lessons as a series and save 17% http://mindbites.com/series/22-2012-build-your-own-pc-external-components

  This speaker component lesson covers

  Power in Watts:
  The minimum to look for per speaker

  Dynamic Range:
  What it is, why it's important and how to identify a speaker set with enough of it

  Frequency Response:
  The meaning of frequency response and the minimum range to look for in a speaker set.

  Number of Speakers:
  All of the multi-speaker options are covered

  Sound Quality:
  Trust your own ears

  In the installation lessons we’ll show how to connect the speakers to your computer (www.mindbites.com/lessons/1546).
  
  The supplemental file below contains the complete written information from the video and is available to download after you buy.

• 2012 Build Your Own PC Installation: Overview

  Overview:
  In this lesson we'll go over all of the components of the computer and the tools needed to assemble them. Make sure you watch all of the build a computer video lessons before attempting to assemble your computer. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

  Let’s go over the components we’ll be installing.

  First we have the hard drives. We’ll be installing 2 SATA hard drives, each with connections for data and power cables.

  * A SATA DVD recordable drive with connections for data and power cables
  * 2, PCI Express 2.0 16x video cards, a PCI wireless network card and a PCI Express 1x sound card
  * 3, 1GB DDR3 Ram sticks
  * Processor with heat sink and fan
  * The motherboard
  * The computers case
  * The power supply
  * An extra case cooling fan
  * Serial ATA data cables for the 2 hard drives and DVD recordable drive
  * A power strip with surge protection.

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (from the selection internal and external components through installation and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other lessons in this Installation series are:
  Pt 1/10: Parts Overview - This Lesson
  Pt 2/10: RAM and CPU Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1533
  Pt 3/10: Motherboard Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1537
  Pt 4/10: Adding Case Fans - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1543
  Pt 5/10: Hard Drive Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1542
  Pt 6/10: DVD/CD/Blu-Ray Drive Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1541
  Pt 7/10: Installing Data Cables - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1545
  Pt 8/10: Installing Add-On Cards - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1540
  Pt 9/10: Connecting Power Cables - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1538
  Pt 10/10: Powering On - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1546

  You can buy all 10 installation lessons as a series and save 30% http://www.mindbites.com/series/23-2012-build-your-own-pc-component-installation

  This installation overview of parts lesson covers

  *All of the part for the computer we will build
  *The tools we'll need
  *Tips for using a power driver
  *The types of screws used to build a computer

  In lesson 2 we’ll install the memory stick and processor onto the motherboard. http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1533

  The supplemental file below contains the complete written instructions from the video and is available to download after you buy.

• 2012 Build Your Own PC Installation: RAM & CPU

  Overview:
  In this lesson we’ll be installing the memory sticks and processor onto the motherboard as well as the heat sink and fan, to cool the processor. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (from the selection internal and external components through installation and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other lessons in this Installation series are:
  Pt 1/10: Parts Overview - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1535
  Pt 2/10: RAM and CPU Installation - This Lesson
  Pt 3/10: Motherboard Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1537
  Pt 4/10: Adding Case Fans - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1543
  Pt 5/10: Hard Drive Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1542
  Pt 6/10: DVD/CD/Blu-Ray Drive Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1541
  Pt 7/10: Installing Data Cables - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1545
  Pt 8/10: Installing Add-On Cards - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1540
  Pt 9/10: Connecting Power Cables - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1538
  Pt 10/10: Powering On - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1546

  You can buy all 10 installation lessons as a series and save 30% http://www.mindbites.com/series/23-2012-build-your-own-pc-component-installation

  This installation of memory (RAM) and CPU lesson covers

  Static Electricity- taking precautions to keep your components safe

  Installing:
  *DDR2 RAM
  *AMD AM2+, AM3, AM3+ CPUs
  *AM2,AM2+, AM3, AM3+ CPU coolers
  *Intel LGA 775, 1566, 1566, 2011 CPUs
  *DDR3 RAM

  In lesson 3 we’ll install the motherboard into the case and for the Intel CPUs we will attach the CPU cooler to the motherboard (www.mindbites.com/lessons/edit/1537)

  The supplemental file below contains the complete written instructions from the video and is available to download after you buy.

• 2012 Build Your Own PC Installation: Motherboard

  Overview:
  In this lesson we'll take the next step to make a computer by installing the motherboard into the case. We'll attach the Intel CPU cooler to the motherboard and connect the cables to the motherboard. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (from the selection internal and external components through installation and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other lessons in this Installation series are:
  Pt 1/10: Parts Overview - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1535
  Pt 2/10: RAM and CPU Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1533
  Pt 3/10: Motherboard Installation - This Lesson
  Pt 4/10: Adding Case Fans - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1543
  Pt 5/10: Hard Drive Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1542
  Pt 6/10: DVD/CD/Blu-Ray Drive Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1541
  Pt 7/10: Installing Data Cables - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1545
  Pt 8/10: Installing Add-On Cards - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1540
  Pt 9/10: Connecting Power Cables - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1538
  Pt 10/10: Powering On - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1546

  You can buy all 10 installation lessons as a series and save 30% http://www.mindbites.com/series/23-2012-build-your-own-pc-component-installation

  This motherboard installation lesson covers:

  Installing:
  *Motherboard risers
  *Face plate
  *The motherboard
  *Intel CPU cooler
  *Power, reset, speaker, etc cables
  *Audio cables
  *USB cables
  *Firewire(1394) cables

  In lesson 4 we’ll install the cooling fans into the case (www.mindbites.com/lessons/1543)

  The supplemental file below contains the complete written instructions from the video and is available to download after you buy.

• 2012 Build Your Own PC Installation: Case Fans

  Overview:
  In this lesson we'll install or replace the computer fans with computer fan screws, into the system making sure the direction of airflow is correct and discuss cooling the hard drives. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

  What we want to create is airflow, bringing in cool air from the front of the case and exhausting the hot air out the back. To do this, we use case fans. Some cases also bring cool air in from the bottom and side of the case and some cases also exhaust the hot air out the top of the case.

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (from the selection internal and external components through installation and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other lessons in this Installation series are:
  Pt 1/10: Parts Overview - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1535
  Pt 2/10: RAM and CPU Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1533
  Pt 3/10: Motherboard Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1537
  Pt 4/10: Adding Case Fans - This Lesson
  Pt 5/10: Hard Drive Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1542
  Pt 6/10: DVD/CD/Blu-Ray Drive Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1541
  Pt 7/10: Installing Data Cables - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1545
  Pt 8/10: Installing Add-On Cards - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1540
  Pt 9/10: Connecting Power Cables - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1538
  Pt 10/10: Powering On - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1546

  You can buy all 10 installation lessons as a series and save 30% http://www.mindbites.com/series/23-2012-build-your-own-pc-component-installation

  This case fan installation lesson covers

  *The direction of airflow you want to create in your case
  *Placement options for fans
  *Determining a fans direction of airflow
  *Using a bracket to hold a fan
  *Installing fans with the self-boring screws that come with every case fan

  In lesson 5 we’ll install the hard drive or drives into the case.(www.mindbites.com/lessons/1542)

  The supplemental file below contains the complete written instructions from the video and is available to download after you buy.

• 2012 Build Your Own PC Installation: Hard Drives

  Overview:
  In this lesson we'll configure and install the hard drives into the case. Pay attention to the direction of the data and power connections, being sure they are facing the back of the case. The steps to replace a hard drive are the same. Just reverse the order to remove an existing hard drive. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (from the selection internal and external components through installation and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other lessons in this Installation series are:
  Pt 1/10: Parts Overview - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1535
  Pt 2/10: RAM and CPU Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1533
  Pt 3/10: Motherboard Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1537
  Pt 4/10: Adding Case Fans - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1543
  Pt 5/10: Hard Drive Installation - This Lesson
  Pt 6/10: DVD/CD/Blu-Ray Drive Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1541
  Pt 7/10: Installing Data Cables - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1545
  Pt 8/10: Installing Add-On Cards - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1540
  Pt 9/10: Connecting Power Cables - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1538
  Pt 10/10: Powering On - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1546

  You can buy all 10 installation lessons as a series and save 30% http://www.mindbites.com/series/23-2012-build-your-own-pc-component-installation

  This hard drive installation lesson covers

  *Installing two hard drives into a removable 3.5" drive cage
  *Installing the drives into a fixed 3.5" drive cage
  *Using tension sliders to secure the drives

  We’ll connect the power and data cables later.http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1538

  In the next lesson we’ll install the DVD drive into the 5.25 inch bays.http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1541

  The supplemental file below contains the complete written instructions from the video and is available to download after you buy.

• 2012 Build Your Own PC Installation: DVD, Blu-ray

  Overview:
  In this lesson we'll install the DVD recorder into the system. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

  It's time to decide which drive bays we’re going to install the drives into. On this case we have 3 available 5.25 inch bays.

  The drive will be producing a lot of vibration while discs is spinning and being accessed. The higher in the case you mount it the more the vibration will affect the case and produce noise from the vibration.

  If you're installing 2 DVD or Blu-ray drives, it’s best to separate the drives by one bay, so you can have both drives open and have enough room to swap disks from one drive to the other.

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (from the selection internal and external components through installation and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other lessons in this Installation series are:
  Pt 1/10: Parts Overview - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1535
  Pt 2/10: RAM and CPU Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1533
  Pt 3/10: Motherboard Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1537
  Pt 4/10: Adding Case Fans - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1543
  Pt 5/10: Hard Drive Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1542
  Pt 6/10: DVD/CD/Blu-Ray Drive Installation - This Lesson
  Pt 7/10: Installing Data Cables - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1545
  Pt 8/10: Installing Add-On Cards - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1540
  Pt 9/10: Connecting Power Cables - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1538
  Pt 10/10: Powering On - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1546

  You can buy all 10 installation lessons as a series and save 30% http://www.mindbites.com/series/23-2012-build-your-own-pc-component-installation

  This DVD and Blu-ray drive installation lesson covers

  *The best place to install a drive or drives into the case
  *Removing the bay cover(s)
  *Removing an inside metal bay cover(s)
  *Installing the drive using screws
  *Installation using sliders

  In lesson 7 we’ll connect the hard drives and DVD drive to the motherboard with data cables.(www.mindbites.com/lessons/1545)

  The supplemental file below contains the complete written instructions from the video and is available to download after you buy.

• 2012 Build Your Own PC Installation: Data Cables

  Overview:
  In this lesson we'll continue our steps to build a PC by connecting the data cables to the hard drives, CD/DVD drives and floppy drive.
  We're going to install 3 Serial ATA data cables, 2 for the SATA hard drives and 1 for the SATA DVD recordable drive. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (from the selection internal and external components through installation and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other lessons in this Installation series are:
  Pt 1/10: Parts Overview - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1535
  Pt 2/10: RAM and CPU Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1533
  Pt 3/10: Motherboard Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1537
  Pt 4/10: Adding Case Fans - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1543
  Pt 5/10: Hard Drive Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1542
  Pt 6/10: DVD/CD/Blu-Ray Drive Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1541
  Pt 7/10: Connecting Data Cables - This Lesson
  Pt 8/10: Installing Add-On Cards - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1540
  Pt 9/10: Connecting Power Cables - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1538
  Pt 10/10: Powering On - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1546

  You can buy all 10 installation lessons as a series and save 30% http://www.mindbites.com/series/23-2012-build-your-own-pc-component-installation

  This data cable installation lesson covers

  *Selecting the data cables to install
  *Locating the SATA ports on the motherboard
  *Connecting the data cables between the drives and the SATA port on the motherboard

  In lesson 9 we’ll install the power supply into the case and connect the power cables to all of the components .(www.mindbites.com/lessons/1538)

  In the next lesson we'll install the add-on cards into the motherboard. (www.mindbites.com/lessons/1540)

  The supplemental file below contains the complete written instructions from the video and is available to download after you buy.

• 2012 Build Your Own PC Installation: Add-on Cards

  Overview:
  In this lesson we will install the video, sound, and wireless network cards into the system. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (from the selection internal and external components through installation and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other lessons in this Installation series are:
  Pt 1/10: Parts Overview - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1535
  Pt 2/10: RAM and CPU Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1533
  Pt 3/10: Motherboard Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1537
  Pt 4/10: Adding Case Fans - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1543
  Pt 5/10: Hard Drive Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1542
  Pt 6/10: DVD/CD/Blu-Ray Drive Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1541
  Pt 7/10: Installing Data Cables - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1545
  Pt 8/10: Installing Add-On Cards (sound, video, wireless, network) - This Lesson
  Pt 9/10: Connecting Power Cables - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1538
  Pt 10/10: Powering On - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1546

  You can buy all 10 installation lessons as a series and save 30% http://www.mindbites.com/series/23-2012-build-your-own-pc-component-installation

  This add-on card installation lesson covers:

  *Types of add-on slots
  *Sound card installation:
  including connect the audio cables from the front of the case
  *Video card installation
  *Wireless network card installation

  In the next lesson we will connect the cables from the power supply to the video card and all of the other components. http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1538

  The supplemental file below contains the complete written instructions from the video and is available to download after you buy.

• 2012 Build Your Own PC Installation: Power Cables

  Overview:
  In this lesson we'll continue the process to build my own computer and install the power supply into the case. Then we'll connect the power cables to the motherboard and disc drives. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (from the selection internal and external components through installation and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other lessons in this Installation series are:
  Pt 1/10: Parts Overview - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1535
  Pt 2/10: RAM and CPU Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1533
  Pt 3/10: Motherboard Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1537
  Pt 4/10: Adding Case Fans - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1543
  Pt 5/10: Hard Drive Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1542
  Pt 6/10: DVD/CD/Blu-Ray Drive Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1541
  Pt 7/10: Installing Data Cables - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1545
  Pt 8/10: Installing Add-On Cards - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1540
  Pt 9/10: Connecting Power Cables - This Lesson
  Pt 10/10: Powering On - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1546

  You can buy all 10 installation lessons as a series and save 30% http://www.mindbites.com/series/23-2012-build-your-own-pc-component-installation

  This power supply installation lesson covers

  *Installing the Power Supply into the case
  *The 6 types of connectors on an ATX12V 2.2 power supply
  *Modular Power Supplies:
  *Connecting power cables to the components

  In the next lesson we'll power the computer on (www.mindbites.com/lessons/1546)

  The supplemental file below contains the complete written instructions from the video and is available to download after you buy.

• 2012 Build Your Own PC Installation: Powering On

  Overview:
  In this lesson, we'll power the computer on, making sure that the fans are spinning and the lights on the front of the case are working. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

  In the Computer Setup lessons we'll continue the steps to build your own computer (starting with System Boot and BIOS Setup - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1536).

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (from the selection internal and external components through installation and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other lessons in this Installation series are:
  Pt 1/10: Parts Overview - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1535
  Pt 2/10: RAM and CPU Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1533
  Pt 3/10: Motherboard Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1537
  Pt 4/10: Adding Case Fans - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1543
  Pt 5/10: Hard Drive Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1542
  Pt 6/10: DVD/CD/Blu-Ray Drive Installation - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1541
  Pt 7/10: Installing Data Cables - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1545
  Pt 8/10: Installing Add-On Cards - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1540
  Pt 9/10: Connecting Power Cables - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1538
  Pt 10/10: Powering On - This Lesson

  You can buy all 10 installation lessons as a series and save 30% http://www.mindbites.com/series/23-2012-build-your-own-pc-component-installation

  The power on the computer lesson covers:

  *Checking Hardware Connections
  *Connect the Speakers
  *Connect the Monitor, keyboard and mouse
  *Connect the Power to the computer.
  *Powering the computer on and what to look for

  Once the computer is up and running we continue with the BIOS Setup (http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1536).

  The supplemental file below contains the complete written instructions from the video and is available to download after you buy.

• 2012 Build Your Own PC Setup: System Boot, BIOS

  In this setup lesson, we will boot the system up and setup the computer's BIOS or Basic Input Output System. This is where the computer sees the hardware components at a very basic, low level. We will cover all of the functions and settings you need to know in order to build your own PC. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (including sets of video lessons for internal components, external components, installation, and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other video lessons included in the Computer Setup series include:
  Pt 1/4 Boot-up System, Setup BIOS - This lesson
  Pt 2/4 Install Windows 7 - http://mindbites.com/lesson/1512-2012-build-your-own-pc-setup-windows-7-or-vista
  Pt 3/4 Install Drivers, Hard Drive Setup - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1534
  Pt 4/4 Install 2nd video card for Crossfire & SLI - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1511

  You can buy all 4 computer setup lessons as a series and save 30% http://www.mindbites.com/series/24-2012-build-your-own-pc-setup-processes

• 2012 Build Your Own PC Setup: Drivers, Hard Drives

  In this lesson, we'll show device driver installation for hardware Windows didn't recognize during the Windows installation. Then we'll complete the hard drive setup by partitioning and formatting the second SATA hard drive. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (including sets of video lessons for internal components, external components, installation, and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other video lessons included in the Computer Setup series include:
  Pt 1/4 Boot-up System, Setup BIOS - This lesson
  Pt 2/4 Install Windows 7 - http://mindbites.com/lesson/1512-2012-build-your-own-pc-setup-windows-7-or-vista
  Pt 3/4 Install Drivers, Hard Drive Setup - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1534
  Pt 4/4 Install 2nd video card for Crossfire & SLI - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1511

  You can buy all 4 computer setup lessons as a series and save 30% http://www.mindbites.com/series/24-2012-build-your-own-pc-setup-processes

• 2012 Build Your Own PC Setup: Windows 7 or Vista

  In this lesson, we'll show you how to install Windows Vista. After the install is finished you need to let Vista download and install updates. Then we show the Device Manager in Windows 7 and Vista, which is very similar to the one in Windows XP. We had a problem with a sound card driver, and we let Windows 7 download and install the new driver. We also show a few extremely important updates for Vista that you must go and find. Whether your are building your first gaming PC yourself, a budget computer, or just interested in learning what goes into a computer these lessons will help you get there.

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (including sets of video lessons for internal components, external components, installation, and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other video lessons included in the Computer Setup series include:
  Pt 1/4 Boot-up System, Setup BIOS - This lesson
  Pt 2/4 Install Windows 7 - http://mindbites.com/lesson/1512-2012-build-your-own-pc-setup-windows-7-or-vista
  Pt 3/4 Install Drivers, Hard Drive Setup - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1534
  Pt 4/4 Install 2nd video card for Crossfire & SLI - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1511

  You can buy all 4 computer setup lessons as a series and save 30% http://www.mindbites.com/series/24-2012-build-your-own-pc-setup-processes

• 2012 Build Your Own PC Setup: Second Video Card

  In this setup lesson, you will find instructions on how to install the 2nd video card and get it working in Crossfire or SLI mode to build a gaming PC computer.

  This lesson is part of a comprehensive series of lessons created by Home PC Builder that will guide you through the process of building your computer (including sets of video lessons for internal components, external components, installation, and setup).

  You can purchase all 27 lessons in the course and save 46%.
  http://www.mindbites.com/series/25-2012-build-your-own-pc-components-install-setup

  For a DVD of this full series, please refer to https://www.homepcbuilder.com.

  The other video lessons included in the Computer Setup series include:
  Pt 1/4 Boot-up System, Setup BIOS - This lesson
  Pt 2/4 Install Windows 7 - http://mindbites.com/lesson/1512-2012-build-your-own-pc-setup-windows-7-or-vista
  Pt 3/4 Install Drivers, Hard Drive Setup - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1534
  Pt 4/4 Install 2nd video card for Crossfire & SLI - http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/1511

  You can buy all 4 computer setup lessons as a series and save 30% http://www.mindbites.com/series/24-2012-build-your-own-pc-setup-processes

Supplementary Files:

• Once you purchase this series you will have access to these files:
• 09_memory_comp.rtf
• 09_hard_drive_comp.rtf
• 09_dvd_blu-ray_comp.rtf
• 09_video_card_comp.rtf
• 09_sound_card_comp.rtf
• 09_network_card_comp.rtf
• 09_CPU_comp.rtf
• 09_motherboard_comp.rtf
• 09_case_comp.rtf
• 09_fan_comp.rtf
• 09_monitor_comp.rtf
• 09_mouse_keyboard_comp.rtf
• 09_speaker_comp.rtf
• 09_overview_inst.rtf
• 09_ram_cpu_inst.rtf
• 09_motherboard_inst.rtf
• 09_hard_drive_inst.rtf
• 09_dvd_inst.rtf
• 09_data_cables_install.rtf
• 09_add-on_card_inst.rtf
• 09_power_cable_inst.rtf
• 09_power_on_inst.rtf