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How To Build a Computer: A Beginner’s Guide

Build a computer from scratch, while learning about each component and how they work along the way.
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(1,060 reviews)
7,472 students
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Classbaze Grade®

3.6

Freshness

8.7

Popularity

8.1

Material

Build a computer from scratch
Platform: Udemy
Video: 12h 36m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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3.6 / 10
This course was last updated on 3/2017.

Course content can become outdated quite quickly. After analysing 71,530 courses, we found that the highest rated courses are updated every year. If a course has not been updated for more than 2 years, you should carefully evaluate the course before enrolling.

Popularity

8.7 / 10
We analyzed factors such as the rating (4.4/5) and the ratio between the number of reviews and the number of students, which is a great signal of student commitment.

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Material

8.1 / 10
Video Score: 9.5 / 10
The course includes 12h 36m video content. Courses with more videos usually have a higher average rating. We have found that the sweet spot is 16 hours of video, which is long enough to teach a topic comprehensively, but not overwhelming. Courses over 16 hours of video gets the maximum score.
The average video length is 4 hours 09 minutes of 9 Build a Computer courses on Udemy.
Detail Score: 9.4 / 10

The top online course contains a detailed description of the course, what you will learn and also a detailed description about the instructor.

Extra Content Score: 5.5 / 10

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About the course

** Note For New Students **
The first section of my course is designed to be a classroom format, with pictures and documents for learning. If you’re looking for a step by step video guide on handling physical hardware, what it is and how to put it together, please skip to the 2nd half of the course (the Lab section). 
•Over 1000 students joined in the first week of release!
•Over 2700 students at the time of this writing!•A big THANK YOU to my students for making this the HIGHEST RATED (5 STARS!), MOST POPULAR COURSE for building a computer on Udemy!•Just added in 2017 – How to build a liquid cooled high-performance gaming PC! ________________________________________
Have you ever wanted to build your own computer?
Would you like to know what each component does?
Do you want to know how to get the best bang for your buck?
This course will begin with some explanation of different terminology when it comes to PC components. You’ll learn how each component connects to each other, their purposes, things to watch out for when purchasing components, and how to decide what parts need to perform better based on the tasks you want the computer will do.
You’ll go through the steps of building your first computer piece by piece, with great attention to detail along the way. Afterwhich, you’ll learn the process of installing an operating system on the computer, to make the system fully functional and ready to use!
This course will evolve over time.. Later installments may include things like:
•High-end Gaming PC Builds (Done and added to course!) •Water Cooling (Done and added to course!) •Home Theater PC Builds •Raspberry PI Builds•Hackintosh Builds In the first installment, you’ll learn how to build a general usage PC that will perform well for daily use, using a classroom lecture format.
** First course expansion released! **
Showing how to build a computer hands-on was easily the most requested feature after the course’s original release. So, we’ve put together a giant new section on building an extremely high performance liquid cooled overclocked gaming PC! You will find this section at the end of the course.

Buy now to get the most value!
Original Pricing – $25
After 2017 Expansion – $50
As the course evolves and content is added, the pricing will go up with each installment. Get in now at the low cost of $50 and receive all of the new content for free!

As a student, you will also receive special discounts unavailable elsewhere for Nathan’s other courses that are currently in the works!
And as always, 30-day refunds are 100% guaranteed if your satisfaction is not met!
Thank you! Thank you for taking a look at this course on Udemy!

What can you learn from this course?

✓ Build your first computer from scratch!
✓ Gain a basic knowledge of PC components and how they interact!
✓ Learn how to shop for components that have a high dollar-to-performance ratio!

What you need to start the course?

• Knowledge of basic computer usage is necessary for this course.

Who is this course is made for?

• This course is meant for hobbyists, students and technology enthusiasts that want to build a well performing computer for themselves or for a friend!

Are there coupons or discounts for How To Build a Computer: A Beginner's Guide ? What is the current price?

The course costs $15.99. And currently there is a 20% discount on the original price of the course, which was $19.99. So you save $4 if you enroll the course now.
The average price is $16.7 of 9 Build a Computer courses. So this course is 4% cheaper than the average Build a Computer course on Udemy.

Will I be refunded if I'm not satisfied with the How To Build a Computer: A Beginner's Guide course?

YES, How To Build a Computer: A Beginner’s Guide has a 30-day money back guarantee. The 30-day refund policy is designed to allow students to study without risk.

Are there any financial aid for this course?

Currently we could not find a scholarship for the How To Build a Computer: A Beginner's Guide course, but there is a $4 discount from the original price ($19.99). So the current price is just $15.99.

Who will teach this course? Can I trust Nathan Cope?

Nathan Cope has created 3 courses that got 1,135 reviews which are generally positive. Nathan Cope has taught 16,151 students and received a 4.2 average review out of 1,135 reviews. Depending on the information available, we think that Nathan Cope is an instructor that you can trust.
Software Engineer and IT Professional
Nathan is an IT professional of over 20 years.
In addition to IT work, he’s also been a hobbyist developer using many different languages and platforms for many years. Currently, he’s employed as a Software Engineer developing business-critical applications for iOS mobile devices and Windows.
His goal is to bring his knowledge to Udemy’s student base and hopefully help those that are interested in doing the things he does.
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7.0

Classbaze Grade®

3.6

Freshness

8.7

Popularity

8.1

Material

Platform: Udemy
Video: 12h 36m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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