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IT & Software Hardware Build a Computer

Build Your Own Custom Computer!

Learn everything you need to know about computers including how to do your own troubleshooting!
Rating: 4.2 out of 54.2 (400 ratings)
38,050 students
Created by Joseph Delgadillo
Last updated 8/2016
English
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Current price$139.99
Original Price$189.99
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What you'll learn

  • Build your own custom computer.
  • Learn how to optimize your current system.
  • Learn basic troubleshooting and Windows utilities.

Requirements

  • If you wish to build your own PC you will need various computer parts and an operating system.
  • An eager mind!

Description

Thank you for taking the time to view this course on how to build your own personal computer! I have been building my own computers for nearly 10 years now, and it is both a valuable skill & extremely fun to do! Understanding the inner-workings of a computer will help you troubleshoot problems, build superior custom PC's, save money selecting your own components, and elevate your technical skills!

If you work in an office or some other administrative job, chances are you spend most of your day using a computer. In fact, computers are typically the most used piece of equipment in both our personal & business lives. I have worked in corporations where administrators were often at the mercy of the IT department, because people in general know very little about how computers actually work. So, learn how to build your very own personal computer today, and level up your technical skills!

*Update 7/26/16* Complete Ubuntu Linux 16.04.1 LTS installation tutorial.

Who this course is for:

  • This course is perfect for people who want to build their own computer!
  • Take this course if you are curious about the inner workings of a computer.

Course content

8 sections • 49 lectures • 4h 11m total length

Welcome to the Course!2 lectures • 2min

  • Welcome to this course on how to build your own computer!
    Preview00:51
  • If you feel as if you are stuck or need further clarification, ask me questions!
    Preview01:18

Planning Stages: Choosing the Proper Components and Preparing our Build8 lectures • 1hr 5min

  • What is the primary purpose for your new computer?
    Preview14:59
  • Choose the best processor (CPU) that your budget will allow.
    09:11
  • Motherboard & RAM can often be bundled up with your CPU.
    07:35
  • Selecting our computer case and graphics card.
    06:33
  • Choosing a SSD and using a power calculator to choose our PSU.
    06:40
  • Choosing a primary operating system.
    04:34
  • Which parts can we reuse from our old computer?
    08:42
  • Submitting rebates through NewEgg.com
    06:54

Get to Know your Hardware: Unboxing each Component7 lectures • 13min

  • Our Cooler Master N200 Mini Tower Computer Case.
    02:24
  • Our Kingston HyperX FURY 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 random access memory (RAM).
    01:06
  • Our Kingston Digital 120GB solid state drive (SSD).
    00:56
  • Our Intel Core i3-4170 Dual Core 3.7 GHz Haswell Processor.
    02:02
  • Our CORSAIR CX series CX430 430W power supply unit (PSU).
    01:25
  • Our MSI Micro ATX Intel Motherboard.
    01:45
  • Our EVGA GeForce GTX 950 graphics card (GPU).
    03:43

Piecing the Hardware Together10 lectures • 45min

  • First step, install your power supply unit (PSU).
    02:58
  • Let's secure our motherboard in the case.
    06:24
  • After securing the motherboard within the computer case, you can install the CPU
    02:20
  • (ERROR) Installing our graphics card.
    02:59
  • Hard drive installation.
    16:46
  • Installing our 8GB of memory (RAM).
    00:57
  • Connecting the necessary power cords, data transfer cables, and LEDs.
    07:24
  • Re-installing our graphics card & performing a quick power check.
    02:06
  • Closing up our case and preparing for the first boot up.
    01:27
  • 1st time powering on our new system.
    01:22

Installing the Necessary Software6 lectures • 22min

  • Putting the Windows 7 install disk on a USB drive.
    04:02
  • Step-by-step Windows 7 installation.
    06:42
  • Downloading the missing on-board LAN (Ethernet) driver (pt.1).
    00:24
  • Downloading the missing on-board LAN (Ethernet) driver (pt.2).
    02:41
  • Downloading & installing the graphics driver for our Nvidia graphics card.
    06:25
  • Window experience index test to check our system.
    02:05

Getting Started Using Windows 105 lectures • 34min

  • FREE programs to get started with!
    12:10
  • Changing which default programs Windows uses to run tasks.
    05:12
  • Updating what Windows does with removable drives.
    03:15
  • A brief introduction to the toolbar.
    08:21
  • Some quick personalization options.
    04:38

Optional: Linux Installation6 lectures • 29min

  • Installing Linux on a virtual machine.
    09:57
  • Setting up a live USB with UNetbootin.
    04:52
  • Disabling fast start before proceeding with the installation.
    01:21
  • Installation alongside Windows 10.
    05:59
  • Deleting the Linux partitions.
    02:27
  • Ubuntu Linux GRUB bootloader fix.
    04:09

Bonus Lectures!5 lectures • 41min

  • Cleaning up and optimizing a pre-owned computer (pt.1)
    12:45
  • Cleaning up and optimizing a pre-owned computer (pt.2)
    06:51
  • Cleaning up and optimizing a pre-owned computer (pt.3)
    02:45
  • Easily remove malicious (virus, spyware, adware) software from your computer!
    15:19
  • How to Delete Unwanted Folders on Windows Desktop (SOLVED)
    03:40

Instructor

Joseph Delgadillo
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Joseph Delgadillo
  • 4.2 Instructor Rating
  • 47,439 Reviews
  • 967,594 Students
  • 13 Courses

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