2006-08-29 05:35:43 · 9 answers · asked by Big T 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
In the first place, do you know how to build a PC?
If no, get someone to guide/help you or you can go to the stores and tell the guy what parts you want in your PC and ask him to build using the specific parts you want. Its best not to work it alone from the manual if you do not even have a slight idea on how to build one. You wouldn't want to risk your expensive parts, wouldn't you?
Anyway, you were asking how to start? Here is a list of what you need.
1) A computer case (and a PSU if the case do not have one)
2) A motherboard of your choice
3) Graphic card of your choice
4) Rams of your choice (2 Rams would be better for dual channel as some motherboard support this technology)
5) A sound card of your choice
6) A CD/DVD rom drive/burner
7) A floppy drive (Optional, memory stick and stuffs have taken over floppy, so its not much a use unless you still use floppy disks.)
8) A processor. (Would recommend you to get a AMD processor instead of Intel as its more worth it, in terms of speed and heat generated. AMD Athlon 64 X2 would do the right job.)
In some cases, the motherboard include a built-in graphic and sound, though I would recommend you to buy a external graphic instead of using graphic integrated on motherboard for gaming.
I wouldn't recommend you to spent too much on your PC, a mid-end will do. Its not worth it spending so much on a high-end PC when after a few months you find it worth junks due to manufactures keep releasing new products every few months.
2006-08-29 06:09:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Choose a case, Coolermaster, makes some nice ones. An ATX is a full size motherboard, BTX is smaller. You can save money by building with what was the previous years hot setup as prices drop, like now when AMD and Intel are introducing new models of processors. Graphics card is going to be the most costly item.
ATI and NVIDIA make good ones. Don't buy an offbrand power supply. Enermax, Antec and Thermaltake are good namebrands. Make sure it has plenty of 12 volt amps and watts. Another good idea is to buy some high air flow fans for your case.
2006-08-29 14:23:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first decide whether you want to buy a low end or high end pc.
Get information about various components of a pc eg. ram cd/dvd rom etc.
MEdium Pc-
512mb ram
dvd combo
pentium 4 2.8 ghz
motherboard-pentium 915
1200 watt speakers keyboard mouce
printer-Hp PSC 1315
2006-08-29 13:01:52 · answer #3 · answered by Animesh G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First choose and buy your PC accessories. After that install them in the casing. Then you have one.
2006-08-29 12:40:25 · answer #4 · answered by JayHawk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i can't write it all here but i know tiger direct has a good guide. go to tigerdirect.com and search for the guide and shop for parts, and newegg.com for some parts
happy building!
2006-08-29 12:40:37 · answer #5 · answered by twister 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is a very vauge question. What type of processor do you have. are you looking to play games of just browse the internet?
2006-08-29 12:39:29 · answer #6 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you start by putting your hand in your pocket and buying the parts take them home and read every thing then put it together easy
2006-09-02 12:27:42 · answer #7 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy the parts, put it together. I'm not really sure what you are asking.
2006-08-29 12:39:30 · answer #8 · answered by Bors 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out this "How to" link
2006-08-29 12:44:32 · answer #9 · answered by mrresearchman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋