How to Build a PC Computer

Series Summary

A computer is a complicated system of grouped technologies built upon a simple principle. It performs arithmetical operations millions of times over to transform binary information, moving at the speed of light, into useful media output.

A personal computer’s job is to help users create, manipulate, send, receive, or delete information. This seemingly uninteresting definition actually describes how a computer mimics fundamental human functions in some mind boggling and extraordinary ways. As such, the computer is developing into a tool of the imagination, a platform for the approach of the digital life and the promise of a virtual reality.

The market for computers has continued to shift as large jumps in technology are made, paving the way for software applications that call for more functionality, larger hard drives with more memory, faster processing speeds, and more advanced graphics cards. As a result, more and more people are learning how to build a computer to their own specifications, circumventing the often overpriced retail market and getting exactly what they need.

In these free computer and technology videos, learn how to build your own custom PC. Our expert will walk you through the basic steps for each component, including how to install the motherboard, power supply, CPU, floppy drive, hard drive, DVD drive, plug and play PC cards, and how to connect all the cables and put it all together…hopefully into a machine you can be proud of.

Video Transcript

"Hi, I'm Allen and welcome to Expert Village. Today I'm going to show you how to build your very own personal computer. I'll take you through the advantages and disadvantages of building your own system. I'll show you the components and discuss software and even tell you where to get the best deals. But the best part about this whole video is that I'm going to build a system right in front of you and show you one on one the components, the system itself, where everything goes and just step by step the whole process. So please join me right now right here on Expert Village as I build your very own personal computer."