Assembling / Upgrading a PC

• About.com's Build Your PC System - Illustrated assembly instructions and numerous links to part reference guides.
• AMD's Guide to Building a System - Good overview of assembling an Athlon system (includes many pictures).
• AnandTech: Setting up the PC - Booting a newly assembled machine, preparing the hard drive, and software setup.
• Ars Technica Complete System Building Guide - Good detailed instructions on putting together a system.
• Assembling a PC - ComputerCraft's illustrated guide to buying components and assembling a PC.
• Building a PC: the Illustrated Guide - Dan's Data's illustrated PC assembly guide.
• Building a Fresh New Win95 Machine - Good fundamentals in preparing for and executing an upgrade by TroubleShooters.
• Building Your Own PC - PC Mechanic's step-by-step guide to assembling a computer.
• Cheap Linux Box - Building a cheap Linux PC.
• Dave's Guide to Buying a Home Computer - Dave's buying guide and assembly instructions.
• Dux Computer Digest How-To Page - Illustrated how-to's on building Super-7, Pentium II, Pentium III, and Athlon systems.
• Epigamer: Building and Upgrading your Computer - Illustrated guide to choosing parts and assembling a machine.
• Gamespot's PC Workshop 5 - Good overview of PC assembly from Gamespot.
• Hard Disk Partitioning: Why and How? - Stan Brown's page on partitioning a hard drive.
• How to Build a PC - Motherboard Homeworld's thorough step-by-step guide to building a PC.
• Intel OverDrive Upgrade Page - Large list of OverDrive compatible motherboards.
  • Installing an Interposer on 486 Systems - Interposer for the Pentium OverDrive for 486 (P24T).
  • Installing an Interposer on Pentium Systems - Interposer for the 120/133 Pentium OverDrive.
• My Super PC - Specific product recommendations and where to get it for a good price along with links to product reviews and some assembly instructions.
• Open Systems - Rather detailed general overview of components that go in a home-built machine.
• PC-Clone UNIX Hardware Buyer's Guide - Tips on purchasing a PC for use with UNIX/Linux.
• The PC Guide's Procedure Guide - Step-by-step instructions on assembling and installing various components.
  • New PC Assembly Procedure - Putting together a new computer from scratch.
  • Configuration Procedures - Configuring hardware components.
  • Installation Procedures - Installing various hardware components.
  • Identification Procedures - How to identify hardware components.
  • Software Procedures - Tweaks and tips for software and operating systems.
• The PC Guide's Troubleshooting and Repair Guide - Flow chart style questions for diagnosing PC troubles.
  • Troubleshooting Boot Time Error Messages - Lots of boot error messages explained.
  • Troubleshooting Run-Time Error Messages - Many run-time error messages explained.
  • Troubleshooting System Instability - Good suggestions on some of the more likely causes of crashes.
• Processor Upgrading FAQ - Answers to many of the frequently asked questions about CPU upgrades.
• Sharky's Guide to Building a PC - Building a computer step by step.
• SysOpt's How to Build Your Own PC - Good info on rolling your own.
• Tech Angel Build Your Own PC - Illustrated guide to assembling a PC.
• The Dead PC - ComputerCraft's overview of things to try when investigating a non-functioning computer.
• The Hand-Me-Down PC - Lots of general information about hardware components.
• The Tech Zone Build it Yourself - Illustrated guide to building your own computer.
• The Truth About Buying a Computer - Gamecenter article with general computer buying tips. [Aug 97]
• Tweak 3D's How to Build a PC - Tweak 3D's step-by-step installation guide.