In order to connect to the Internet you'll need either a telephone modem or an Ethernet adapter card when building your own PC. A telephone connection to the Internet is known as a Dial Up connection. This is the cheapest way to connect, but is also the slowest.

High speed Internet requires a cable modem, a DSL modem or a satellite modem. These high speed modems connect to your computer through an Ethernet card or a USB cable. When building your own PC you just have to decide how fast a connection to the Internet you want. If you want a cheaper connection, buy a telephone modem when you build computers. If you want a high speed connection you'll need an Ethernet card when you build a computer. An Ethernet card will usually come with the cable, DSL or satellite modem service so check before you buy one and start building your own PC.

modem and all the other components you need when building your own PC. In the Installation lessons we show you how to configure the modem on the motherboard and install it when you build a computer.

When you Buy Home PC Builder 2007 to learn to build computers we'll show you each step in detail. From choosing a modem and other components to putting them all together in building your own PC, there's no better way to learn how to build a computer. We'll be with you step by step, helping you choose the best modem and other components making sure you're successful in computer building.