How to Build a PC

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    1. What Is a Computer?
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    In this first lesson in a course on building your own computer, learn about the hardware, software, peripherals, binary, and GUIs that make up a computer.

    What Is a Computer?
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    In this first lesson in a course on building your own computer, learn about the hardware, software, peripherals, binary, and GUIs that make up a computer.

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    2. Pros & Cons of Building Your Own PC
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    In this second lesson, learn about the pros and cons of building your own PC versus buying one pre-built, including cost, labor, warranty, and quality issues.

    Pros & Cons of Building Your Own PC
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    In this second lesson, learn about the pros and cons of building your own PC versus buying one pre-built, including cost, labor, warranty, and quality issues.

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    3. What Makes Up a Computer?
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    Now that you've decided to build your own PC, it's time to learn exactly what makes up a computer system, from CPUs and GPUs to iGPUS and PSUs.

    What Makes Up a Computer?
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    Now that you've decided to build your own PC, it's time to learn exactly what makes up a computer system, from CPUs and GPUs to iGPUS and PSUs.

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    4. How Does PC Cooling Work?
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    All computers need cooling. In this fourth lesson, learn passive and active ways to cool a computer and get a how-to for installing thermal interface material.

    How Does PC Cooling Work?
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    All computers need cooling. In this fourth lesson, learn passive and active ways to cool a computer and get a how-to for installing thermal interface material.

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    5. How to Pick Parts for a PC
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    Building your own PC is all about picking the right parts. Learn how to pick the right parts depending on your budget and what your computer will be doing.

    How to Pick Parts for a PC
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    Building your own PC is all about picking the right parts. Learn how to pick the right parts depending on your budget and what your computer will be doing.

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    Timothy W
    No captions for the deaf so I don’t understand
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    B M
    Good explanation!
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    Adam F
    Great video.... presentation was clear, concise, and informative. Enjoyed the periodic questions throughout the video too.
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    Alyssa S
    I enjoyed learning more about computers. The instructor delivers the information in a comprehensible and detailed way.
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    Rafael M
    The young teacher talks much too fast. I missed much of what he had to say due to the rapidity and incomprehensible delivery. Too BAD!!!
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