Internet sites?
Books?
2006-07-02 07:42:53 · 7 answers · asked by Davos 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Why not get your A+ cert. You will learn much of what goes into your computer, you will be able to build you own, and you will have something that tells others that you are qualified to work or build their computer.
There are plenty of A+ cert books at your library or local book store. It's so straight forward that in a month of reading you will feel like an expert.
2006-07-02 07:47:44 · answer #1 · answered by JustJake 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best way to learn is experience. Maybe buy a cheep computer. (And old outdated one) and rip it apart, noticing what each componant does, and how it is connected. Usuallt books and websites give the novice too much techno-babble to really help you. Or, if you want, turn your PC off, open the case, and look, but don't touch. You will see that most things are labeled on the motherboard to where things should be plugged in. Most things are unique, and will not plug into where they do not belong. For example...a floppy drive cable will not plug into a standard Hard drive spot. An AGP card will not fit into a PCI slot, etc... Once you play around with it, things will get more and more simple. I owned and oporated a computer business for a while, and know the ropes. If you need help, message me on yahoo, or e-mail me.
2006-07-02 14:49:49 · answer #2 · answered by Pauly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to find someone who already has experience in building computers, and offer either to pay them or to exchange services in return for helping you to build your first computer. A competent builder will allow you to do all the work yourself, while educating you on best practices of computer assembly. His or her experience will save you potentially hours of trial and error, and possibly even prevent you from damaging components.
2006-07-09 06:01:16 · answer #3 · answered by Chris 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Trial and error. I suggest staring with components that you won't mind loosing.No website is going to be able to give you hands-on experience.That is how I learned how to do it. After you learn what the components are and what they do you can seriously look into what components best fit what you want out of YOUR pc.
2006-07-02 14:48:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy "bare bones" systems, that have all (or most) of the parts, and you have to put it together, Excellent experience, and you can upgrade this system later, because you will know exactly what is in it.
2006-07-02 16:07:12 · answer #5 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Id start with a cheap barebone system -follow directions - no way better then to actually get into one =)
2006-07-02 15:12:48 · answer #6 · answered by yamazakica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cnet has a good "how to" on building a pc:
http://directory.help.com/classes/providers/cnet/homepc/
2006-07-02 14:45:30 · answer #7 · answered by gorjatech 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋