Unlock the secrets of PC hardware with ‘Build and Upgrade Your Own PC’ by Ian Sinclair. This essential guide from The Bookish Owl empowers home users and hobbyists to build, upgrade, and maintain their computers, combating planned obsolescence and saving money. Learn to assemble your dream machine with the latest components, including Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon motherboards, and master upgrades for processors, large hard drives, USB-2, and more. Essential advice on cooling, sound, and video capture ensures your PC keeps pace with demanding software. Stop buying new PCs every year and take control of your technology by mastering PC building and upgrades. A must-read for savvy computer owners.