If you’re serious youve probably at least glanced over this book as you considered
building your own computer, and I hope it has inspired you to go ahead with
that project. Throughout weve tried to steer you clear of some of the pitfalls
and alert you to some of the safety issues involved, and in so doing, we have
undoubtedly overemphasized the dangers and difficulty. In sooth, its pretty
hard to hurt yourself building a computer and most people get through their
first build without burning up any parts. With a little planning, anyone who
can use a screwdriver can build a computer.
The computer you build will always mean a little bit more to you than
one you buy, not least because you designed it yourself and will no doubt be
upgrading it from time to time for years to come. You may find a little smile
of satisfaction creeping onto your face each time you hit the power button, and
I think youll find that smile is an ample return for your time and effort.
Lastly, if you go through with it and build you own PC, youre bound to run
into something we’ve missed here; a problem we didnt anticipate, something we
forgot to mention, or something that has changed recently. If you do, please
come back here and add to or change this book. You dont have to know everything
to contribute, just one thing thats true. If this guide has helped you at
all, think of it as payback.