If you've ever wanted to try your hand at building your dream computer or putting together a PC from spare parts, or if you have been wanting to upgrade your computer but don't want to spend a fortune on service calls, you'll find this course enlightening — it will take you on a fascinating safari into the inner workings of your desktop computer! Weekly lessons will provide indepth but easy-to-follow instructions on how to design and build a new computer or repair an existing one. You will learn how to replace a hard drive, add more RAM, or upgrade a sound or video card. Get the facts on choosing the best motherboard and CPU for your needs. Upgrade your network card or install a new CD burner. The course will also discuss CPU overclocking, the pros and cons of OEM versus retail, and other topics of interest to those who build computers as a hobby. Curriculum: Five-week course, instructor-led. No textbook required. Prerequisites: None. All students may enroll in this course.