Part 1 - Choosing components for your PC: staying safe; Choosing the tools you need; Choosing a suitable case and power supply; Choosing a CPU and motherboard; Choosing the right RAM; Choosing hard drives and Ffoppy drives; Choosing CD/DVD drives; Choosing video adaptors and monitors; Choosing sound capability; A tour of cables and fittings; Checking and testing components; Part 2 - Building your PC: Top 10 things you don't want to forget before you begin the build!; Assembling the case and fitting the PSU; Fitting the basic parts; Adding storage; Part 3 - Starting and testing your PC: Fire up and burn In; Final tweaks and installing windows XP; Check and test, Check and test again!; Everything you need to know about warranties and beyond; Part 4 - Appendices: Useful websites; Checklist; Hardware manufacturers; Glossary index
