i have been looking for the perfect computer for me. for a long time now. i have just decided to build my own desktop computer. so i need some sites that could help me in anyway in building my computer.(help, parts, steps, etc., etc.) anything that would help me in this area.
2006-10-08 07:30:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
newegg.com is best source for hardware... i have not found a cheaper seller, not even wholesalers... most of my store sales are bought from newegg....
2006-10-14 17:24:47 · answer #1 · answered by ghowriter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cons
1. It's cheaper to buy a complete system.
2. It really sucks when the OS won't boot or crashes and you have to figure out why.
3. You may end up buying the wrong part and have to return it with a possible restocking fee. Sucks when you bought online.
Pros
1. It's fun to build a system from parts.
2. You can make sure you use the highest quality parts.
3. You get to know your system intimately.
4. YOU get to select the features.
I've bought some parts from Newegg and Microcenter (in store). If you pickup parts in the Microcenter store wait until something goes on sale. Sometimes their sale prices are unbelievable, far cheaper than online+shipping. Don't forget to ask about compatibily of parts.
One other thing. Be a nazi about NOT touching and feeling up the components you buy. You will release static electricity into the part, which will either cause it to fail immediately or cause it to breakdown sooner than it should.
Update:
By the way, sometimes the best way to start is not with a new system. Sometimes it's better to learn by upgrading your existing system. You can upgrade slowly and test each upgrade separately. Just be sure to have access to a working PC to download unexpected drivers or manuals.
2006-10-08 07:35:00 · answer #2 · answered by girl with a gun 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The majority of the cost will be the software licensing costs. If you plan to pirate the software, then building it yourself will be cheaper. However, if you are not stealing the software then you get better deals by getting a pre-built system with OEM software bundles. Brand names depend on the use of the desktop. For gaming, Alienware is really good. For a engineering machine, the brand doesn't really matter; the specs do. Get a lot of memory.
2016-03-28 01:47:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did this myself once, but you will not save money any more as the dealers like Dell get everything in bulk and therefore cheaper than you will buying one part at a time. Go with Dell and you can still "build" your own PC exactly how you want it, only they will assemble it for you.
2006-10-16 03:40:25 · answer #4 · answered by Dave S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are a lot of guides online to help you build a computer. If it is your first time, just go to a shop and ask for help. Look and learn at what they are doing and next time build your own.
2006-10-13 18:56:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Look at these site but you dont have to buy the computers from them. Just look about how much you will spend also there are a lot of sites that are like that.
2006-10-13 13:57:18 · answer #6 · answered by Dejan 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try www.novatech.com
They have a great selection of parts and also sell preassembled "bare bones" systems where the system case is already fitted with a power supply/motherboard/chip/fan and memory you can then just add your own hard disks/graphics card etc.
Here's just one example of there "bare bones" systems:
AMD Athlon 64 3500
512MB DDR 400MHz
Black ATX Midi Tower 400W PSU
Integrated Nvidia 6100 PCI Express Graphics
Nvidia 6100 Turbo Cache PCI Express
£150.00
2006-10-11 22:34:01 · answer #7 · answered by Confused . com 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try mwave.com I've had a lot of luck buying parts from them. For your first time look at their "bare bones systems". You will get a motherboard, processor, memory and case for a bundle price. You can then customize from there with your hard drives, optical drives, video card and OS.
2006-10-08 07:34:15 · answer #8 · answered by Bob 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its very easy - just order the parts and it comes with instructions on how to put everytihng together - you will need
case
motherboard
hard drive
memory
processor
cd-rom drive
floppy drive (required for sata drives)
video card if your motherboard didnt come with 1
but remember - you have no exerience in troubleshooting so if sometihng goes wrong - you cant call dell =/
2006-10-08 07:34:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
DVD con películas para cualquiera edad en internet, una variedad impresionante. Cualquier madre sabe que la mejor forma de tener a los niños ocupados es ponerlos los dibujos preferido y como casi todas mis DVD-s los he comprado de amazon también he comprado DVD-s con dibujos y son de la mejor calidad que podía pedir.
2014-12-12 12:29:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-08 07:42:45 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋