How To Assemble A Desktop PC/Contents

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1. Choosing the parts
   1. Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
      1. What am I going to use my new computer for?
      2. Can I use any of the parts from my old computer?
   2. Core Components
      1. Chassis (Case) & Power Supply
      2. CPU (Processor)
      3. Motherboard
      4. RAM (Memory)
         1. Labeling of RAM
      5. Hard Drive
   3. Secondary Components
      1. Graphics Card
      2. CD/DVD
      3. Floppy Drive
      4. Sound Card
      5. Modem
   4. Peripherals
      1. Keyboard & Mouse
      2. Printer & Scanner
      3. Monitor
      4. Speakers
2. Building the physical computer
   1. Preparation
      1. Safety Precautions
   2. Construction
      1. Motherboard and Power Supply
      2. CPU
      3. RAM
      4. Graphics Card
      5. Drives
      6. Expansions and Connections
      7. Power Up
3. Choosing and installing the computer's software
   1. Operating Systems
      1. Installing Windows
      2. Installing Linux
   2. Security
   3. Drivers
   4. Software
      1. Windows
      2. Linux
4. Optimizing and Overclocking Your New Computer
   1. Overclocking
      1. Things that can't be overclocked
      2. Components
      3. Getting the few extra MHz out of a chip
5. Quiet PC
6. Conclusion
7. Noted Contributors
8. Helpful Links
   1. Operating Systems
      1. Linux
      2. Windows