Build A Computer How to build your computer from scratch

[gigabyte80 0]

Great tutorial! I was going to ask my Uncle or my cousin on how to build one but now i think i will just go buy REALLY crappy parts and throw one together.Also would you recommend any REALLY cheap parts?

[sportytalk 0]

hey, nice tutorial, a shame there's not any images with the steps, or image thumbnails so the dumber users, like myself, can understand this double dutch :PLooks good nevertheless.Thanks for sharing

[elevenmil 0]

How about the price tag for someone looking to build their own computer? I know it would vary, but what about the essentials? How much would the descent essential parts cost?I've thought in passing the idea of building my own computer, but I've always overlooked the fact that I can buy one already assembelled, requiring limited effort from me . But if the price is right, and the savings are substantial, I would definitely try to build my own. I just don't know the cost differential and never tried to figure it out (for one I don't know the quality difference between brands)...

[sonorama 0]

I guess floppy drives are quite useful in countries like mine (Mexico). The thing is that we still have the same old PCs at work, school and home.I also guess that you have to think what exactly you're gonna use your PC for. This is for making a global examination of what exactly you're gonna need for that.For example, if you want to use the PC only for checkin emails purpouses, then you do not need that much RAM, but if you think of making some web and graphic design and video edition, then you'll need more and more RAM...Cheers!!

[[i]_R_Crazy_Idiot 0]

REALLY cheap, maybe $300. Fairly decent, $500. Pretty good $1000. Extremley good $2000+

[uaktags 0]

well i kno i've built nice computers...like my computers have been able to handle doom, and i use for my major gaming and video editing. And i only payed about 870$ for. I'm also a bargain hunter, but if u look well enough im sure u can find the essentials to build sumthin extreme without hitting the extremes

[Elegost 0]

Sweet Ive always wanted to build my own computer, but im sure i would mess up big time and end up frying every thing...Any one know about how much it would cost to build your own "Medium Line" computer?

[flushingcomic 0]

thanks for the guide i am thinking about building my own comp too.. i already have all the components worked out too, on newegg.

[url=http://http://www.newegg.com/Common/MessagePage.aspx?MsgCode=3&ID=13 Athlon 64 3700+ ClawHammer 800MHz FSB 1MB L2 Cache Socket 754 Processor - Retail$263.45[url=http://http://www.newegg.com/Common/MessagePage.aspx?MsgCode=3&ID=17 NF325-A7 Socket 754 NVIDIA nForce3 250 ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail(Free with processor)[url=http://http://www.newegg.com/Common/MessagePage.aspx?MsgCode=3&ID=5 DiamondMax 10 250GB 3.5" Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEMHard Drive $103[url=http://http://www.newegg.com/Common/MessagePage.aspx?MsgCode=3&ID=16 Xabre 200 RX20L-64N Video Card - RetailVideo Card $20.99[url=http://http://www.newegg.com/Common/MessagePage.aspx?MsgCode=3&ID=2 Com Corp 9968-RD Red Computer Case - RetailCase(Tower) $52[url=http://http://www.newegg.com/Common/MessagePage.aspx?MsgCode=3&ID=9 Black IDE DVD Burner Model DVD640 - OEMDVD Burner/reader $51.99[url=http://http://www.newegg.com/Common/MessagePage.aspx?MsgCode=3&ID=1 Black Wired Keyboard - RetailMouse and Keyboard $15.99[url=http://http://www.newegg.com/Common/MessagePage.aspx?MsgCode=3&ID=20 ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit System Memory - Retail$89.75$3.83 Three Day Shipping [url=http://http://www.newegg.com/Common/MessagePage.aspx?MsgCode=3&ID=8 ECT710g Black 17" CRT Monitor - RetailMonitor $97$20.00 shipping(Opional.. if i can find one.. or get an old one from a friend in the beggining i would.. i read a article that the price of LCD's will drop significantly in the next few months so why wast money now)[url=http://http://www.newegg.com/Common/MessagePage.aspx?MsgCode=3&ID=3 20" 2-Head Red SATA (SERIAL ATA 150) Cable Model CATA150-182 - OEM$3.49$4.99 Three Day Shipping[url=http://http://www.newegg.com/Common/MessagePage.aspx?MsgCode=3&ID=8 ROUND, 24-Inch, True ATA133, IDE (Silver/Clear) Model CATA133-243C - OEM$3.99$4.99 Three Day Shipping[url=http://http://www.newegg.com/Common/MessagePage.aspx?MsgCode=3&ID=4 Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM$7.99$4.99 Three Day Shipping

. . . i cant wait to build it. i only need cash.. hopefully i can build some for a friend or family member first to make some money

i copy/pasted you guide right under the txt file where i keep my components for the comp.

Thanks again

P.s. the system is ment to be good things where i need it. i do alot of video conversion.. almost 24/7 threre is a video converting on a computer for some1. so i need a strong processor and HD.. i have no intentions of playing games on it yet.. thats why there is a scrap video card.. i can always upgrade..

the 2 first upgrades i would make to this system is a 6.1 surround sound and a 256 meg video card. because i do have intentions of playing video games.. but not at this current moment in time

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[amhso 0]

I wish i could buy that stuff. I'm a ram freak, i want like....4 gigs of ram. and that 3700+ is looking so good and they're so cheap now (for the price i got my 3000+...T.T)

[Erwin_X 0]

flushingcomic:I saw you would buy a 754 socket. I strongly recomend to buy a 939 socket. 754 Socket processors and mobo's are very cheap now, I agree whit that. But over 8 months, the product will not be available anymore, so there are no upgrade options for you, when you choose 754. With 939, you can upgrade for the upcomming years, and you have the ability of PCI-E. (2 videocards in one pc. ) Maeby you don't need this, but I think with socket 754, you cannot upgrade in the future.

[DreamCore 0]

lol I will buy an new computer soon but I will not build it my self. Beacuse I havent learned enought to do that. But I will try to learn with this good guide and I will try to search on the internet for more guides. So I can be sure how do that.Nice guide, thanks!

[fusi0n 0]

I didnt look through the whole post but i saw screw driver but he should have but NON MAGENTIC SCREW DRIVE

[bikashdon 0]

i donot know how to use but i am trying learn it

[phani 0]

yes this is really good one to read. it will be more useful to persons like me who are using computer for some time but don't know what is inside it. if you provided screen shots then it may be more useful.