The Inside Guide to Building a Gaming PC

ISBN-10: 1999928539
ISBN-13: 9781999928537
Category: Computers
Pages: 168
Language: English
Published: 2020-12-19
Author: P A Stuart

Description

This book tells you everything you need to know in order to build a computer capable of playing games of every type. To this end, it looks at all the components from a gaming perspective so you can tailor the build to suit the types of games you play. It starts with buying advice so you know what to buy and from where. Then it looks at every component, explaining what they do, and examining the important specifications to enable you to buy the right ones for your purpose. Also important are the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, and game controllers. These are a step up from the peripherals used in standard desktop PCs and getting the right ones will enhance your gameplay considerably. Everything you need to know about these devices is explained. The assembly stage is made as clear as possible with the use of high quality pictures and step by step instructions. This is followed by a guide on how to install Windows and set up the sytem by installing hardware drivers and changing settings in the UEFI BIOS. Should you have any problems, the book explains the most commonly experienced faults and shows how to fix them. A detailed overclocking guide is provided that will enable you to get the best possible performance from the CPU, graphics card and system memory. The book also looks at latest technologies, such as Virtual Reality and Ray Tracing, and explains what you need in order to take advantage of them. These days, the Internet is a huge part of gaming and the book finishes by highlighting some online resources that many gamers will find useful.

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