PC chop shop : tricked out guide to PC modding / David Groth.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Groth, David.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Decoration and ornament.

Electronic equipment enclosures.

Microcomputers--Upgrading.

Microcomputers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (240 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

San Francisco : SYBEX, 2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Learn How To Soup Up and Customize Your PC and Really Make It Your Own Unimpressed by how the commonplace beige or gray computer looks and performs? Want to apply a personal touch to your PC so it reflects your own sense of style? You can make it glow, fill it with water, paint your favorite emblem on the case, or ultimately transform it into a completely unique work of art. There are myriad ways you can make your PC distinct. In PC Chop Shop, best-selling author and expert ""Modder"" David Groth empowers you to create original PC modifications by teaching you the essential

Contents:

PC Chop Shop: Tricked Out Guide to PC Modding; Foreword; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1: Introduction to PC Modification; The What, Why, and Who of Modification; Warnings; Safety; Tools; Modding Chemicals; Modification Prerequisites; Modification Tips; Chapter 2: Basic Modifications; Lighting; Decals; Cable Management; Chapter 3: Case Modification; Case Windows; Premodded Cases; Laptop Modifications; Chapter 4: Drive Modifications; Activity LEDs; Cutouts or Drive Windows; Stealthing CD-ROM Drives; Chapter 5: Cooling Modifications; Fans; Memory Cooling; Hard Drive Cooling; Chipset Cooling

CPU Cooling Silent Cooling Methods; Chapter 6: Performance Modifications; Overclocking; Disk Subsystem Enhancements; Memory Enhancements; Chapter 7: Peripheral Modifications; Keyboards; Mice; Speakers; Monitors; Chapter 8: Painting; Paint Basics; The Painting Process; Painting Plastic; Chapter 9: Other Modifications; Adding AC Devices to a PC; Key Switch Power Switch Mod; Adding an LCD Screen; Go For It!; Index

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-280-64985-2

9786610649853

0-470-11332-4

OCLC:

228145042