Build my own computer?

Question

can someone list me all the hardware and components that i need in order.... so i can start building my own computer i mean i know the hardware and components that are needed but i am thinking of buying stuff one at a time so in order for me to build my computer from scratch..this is my first time doing it too..

Answer 1

Okay, firstly you should start off with the motherboard.
This will decide what parts you can put in your computer.

Next, you should choose the case, there are many types of cases like ATX, MicroATX, and Shuttle. Your case has to be compatible with the type of motherboard you bought. Most motherboards and cases use the ATX standard, but it's definitely something you should watch out for.

Now you should buy a power suppply, one which is compliant to the cases formfactor, Example: Match an ATX case with an ATX standard power supply. Also make sure the wattage is good enough for any high powered parts like a dual-core processor or a high powered GPU.

Next you should choose a video card. Certain video cards won't work with certain motherboards, as it depends on the chipset your motherboard uses. Also, some require a special 6 pin power connection from your power supply, which isn't always there.

Now you should choose a processor, this is absolutely VITAL that you purchase the correct processor for your motherboard. Some motherboards only allow AMD cpu's and some Intel, also Dual-core may not be supported on the motherboard. This is definitely the most important.

Now you can choose your RAM. There are many types of RAM like DDR, DDR2, and SDRAM. You need to make sure you buy the correct type in order for it to work, also, check to see how much RAM your motherboard supports, some only support up to 2 GB and some as much as 16 GB.

Now you can choose the hard drive. Your motherboard may have a SATA connection which is a bit better than the standard IDE, but make sure you buy the correctly-interfaced hard drive to match your case. Example: If your motherboard doesn't have a SATA connection, go with a hard drive that has an IDE interface.

An optical drive is needed as well, there aren't too many limits here other than making sure it will fit and that the color matches. Fitting usually isn't a problem but I've seen some that mised by a millimeter.

Cases fans are very important, make sure you but a few 80 mm fans and 1 100 mm fan for the intake. You want to position it so there is air coming in to cool entire case with the big fan, and then smaller (80mm) fans to individually cool the parts.

Make sure you have the right PCI cards if your case doesn't include USB ports and also if there is no onboard sound you will need a sound card.

Good luck to you on building the machine!

You can contact me at [e-mail] if you have any more questions.

Answer 2

I suppose that you want an order in which to purchase the items one a week or some other interval as your source of income for this purpose is incremental.
I don't think that is the best way to do it. I suggest that you save your money up and then buy all the things you need at one time. This way your computer will be the latest technology that you can afford. If you do it piece at a time, then you have a pile of pieces or if you buy the motherboard first, then your motherboard is out of date by the time you buy all the components. Of course, that only occurs if it is a long time project. You didn't tell us what kind of time frame you were looking at.
But I would start with cabinet/power supply, followed by motherboard, then CPU or memory. I suppose video card and sound card (if the motherboard doesn't already have what you want included on it). Harddrive and CD or DVD drives in which ever order you want. Monitor would be next as you make it more than just one box, followed by keyboard and mouse. Then just about all that is left is software such as operating system and applications.

Answer 3

You're going to need a Motherboard. The motherboard connects all the components of the computer together. You will need a processor such as an Intel Dual Core or the AMD equivalent. The processor is the brains of the computer. It crunches out the numbers and instructions. A processor with a bigger cache is better. You'll need a heat sink and fan for the processor and possibly a case fan to help keep the system cool.
Next you will need a video card. You will need a hard drive, a power supply and a case. You will need RAM or memory. A CDRW or DVDRW or combo drive. Possibly a floppy drive, though most people don't use those anymore. Some motherboards include these already, but if not, you'll need a sound card, a network card and possibly a modem. I think that covers it all.
Have fun building your computer.

Shopping List:
1. Processor and heat sink/fan
2. Motherboard
3. Case
4. Hard drive
5. CD/DVD drive or burner
6. Sound card, network card, modem
7. video card
8. Power supply

Answer 4

Start with a computer case, add a motherboard, processor and memory. If the motherboard doesn’t have onboard video you will need a video card. You will need a power supply to turn on the computer. Now you will have a functioning piece of equipment. Keyboard and mouse will be necessary to interact with the computer. Now you will need a hard drive to store information. Unless the hard drive already includes an operating system you will need a CD-ROM to install an operating system to your hard drive. Now you can actually start working on your computer. There are many other options that can now be added later. Network card or modem for internet access. Sound card, communication ports of all kinds, removable disk storage drives and much more. Good luck if you need any help along the way feel free to e-mail me.

Answer 5

1) Bare ATX Case
2) ATX Form Factor Motherboard
3) Power Supply
4) CPU
5) Memory
6) Graphics Card(s)
7) CD/DVD Rom
8) Case Fans
9) Hard Drive

Answer 6

Try "How Stuff Works.com"

http://www.howstuffworks.com/

Answer 7

not to be rude but wouldnt it be a hell of a lot easier if you bought one?

good luck anyway.

Answer 8

http://www.streettech.com
http://www.tomshardware.com
http://www.anandtech.com