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PC Chop Shop:

Tricked Out Guide to PC Modding
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Wiley, Dec 26, 2006 - Computers - 210 pages
Learn How To Soup Up and Customize Your PC and Really Make It YourOwn

Unimpressed by how the commonplace beige or gray computer looksand performs? Want to apply a personal touch to your PC so it reflects your ownsense of style? You can make it glow, fill it with water, paint your favoriteemblem on the case, or ultimately transform it into a completely unique work ofart. There are myriad ways you can make your PC distinct.

In PC ChopShop, best-selling author and expert "Modder" David Groth empowersyou to create original PC modifications by teaching you the essential moddingskills and inspiring you with a showcase of the most imaginative ideas. Throughclear, step-by-step instruction, you’ll learn a variety ofbasic-to-advanced modifications, including how to:
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  • Install lights—from neon to cold cathode to UV
  • Makeand apply custom decals
  • Integrate windows and fan grilles in yourcase
  • Add LED’s and lights to your drives
  • Modify the cooling systemsfor your case, memory, hard drive, and CPU
  • Experiment with water cooling,Peltier cooling, and phase change cooling
  • Enhance performance with CPU andmemory overclocking
  • Deaden Sound
  • Personalize your keyboard, mouse,speakers, and monitor
  • Paint creative designs on metal and plastic
  • And much, much more!
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    About the author (2006)

    David Groth, author of the Sybex's best-selling A+ Complete Study Guide, is a full-time author and consultant. Groth holds many technical certifications but spends most of his free time modding and hosting LAN parties. His specialty mods include a '57 Chevy and SWAT Hummer.

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