Any advice on building one would help out as well...
2006-12-22 12:45:08 · 4 answers · asked by Eduardo C 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
So far I have a motherboard with a 775 socket for the processor, which I have as well (core 2 duo) video card, hard drive, and an old computer that I plan to use spare parts from...
2006-12-22 12:48:07 · update #1
I was planning on upgrading the old cpu, but decided to go and build a new one. Just for basic use...web, some gaming, word processing...
2006-12-22 12:52:20 · update #2
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1921083,00.asp
http://www.pcmech.com/byopc/index.htm
Putting a computer together isn't terribly hard. There are some things to pay close attention to.
Don't force the CPU in the socket it should go very easily.
use thermal paste/grease between the CPU and heat sink this helps with dissipating the heat.
Be careful installing the heat sink on the CPU you can crack the CPU rendering it useless.
Don't power up until the heat sink is installed on the CPU.
Thats the main things I can think of that will turn your computer into an expensive brick. Don't let it stop you many people build computers successfully just some areas to be careful with.
2006-12-22 13:11:40 · answer #1 · answered by Brian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are going to build a computer.. don't use to old of computer parts..in the long run it will be cheaper and more efficent to buy the parts and put them together new..Its hard to actually go from a-z on here but maybe chatting online with you would help..Its not hard..I built many .. but there are a few tips that you need to know when you are putting things together..If you don't get the information you need here let me know and I will try to get in touch via messenger to help..Good luck
2006-12-22 12:55:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Many vendors tha sell PC components also have resources to assist you in selecting and building.
TigerDirect places Tips & Techniques links on many of their item pages about 2/3 down the page.
NewEgg.com has an ectensive help page and links
2006-12-22 13:42:01 · answer #3 · answered by MarkG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best site i know of with loads of information is dfi-street .... u need to decide what u want and how much u have to spend ... is it going to be a gaming powerhouse ...are u trying to match the high-end store systems for half the price ... or just need a basic surfing - word processing machine ...
2006-12-22 12:50:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋