How do I...

[RJHawk]

Hey there, Mr. Right Brain-Left Brain conflicted with computer knowledge here...I have a question. I want to do something totally different, and that is to build a computer. I feel pretty confident about the resources that will help me along the way, but there is one thing I have no clue as to where to look for help. When I build my computer, I want to add a feature to it and I am not sure if it's a hardware thing or a software thing, or a combo. What I want to do is install a computer cam without buying one with the installation disc that they come with, etc. I know that in buying a cam with the disc is an easy out, but I just want to do this all on my own just to say i did it. Any help out there would be greatly appreciated. Also, I would like the name of two books that would help me a lot that all of you would recommend. One book I want would be about how computers work and the other, obviously would be how to build one. Thanks

Hawk

[Alaron]

Welcome. This forum will help you with any questions you have along the way. This is one book I would pick up: http://www.pcmech.com/xcart/product....2&cat=0&page=1 Otherwise, researching online will help you learn all that you need to. Building a PC isn't as tough as it might seem.

[glc]

All hardware that requires drivers (and cameras do) should come with a disc. It's normal, pro builders use discs to install drivers. The only other option is to download the drivers from the manufacturer - and with offbrand stuff you often can't even find a website for them - so a disc is the only viable option. A disc is not an easy out - it's a necessity in a lot of cases.