Hi...... If your'e an average sort of computer user, currently studying Window XP's operating system's, and self taught on all major unit's, wiring and component's of a desktop keyboard, monitor, and computer, do you think that would be sufficient knowledge to think about building one, or would that knowledge base be insufficient or inadequate.
Thanx......
2007-03-09 21:30:05 · 2 answers · asked by peanut 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
Howzit!!
If you know how to put a spoon in you mouth when you eat you'll know how to build you own computer...
Basically everything plugs into something (the same way the spoon goes into your mouth). The motherboard comes with a manual that states the components supported and all you have to do is buy those components...
Things such as hard drives and cd roms are easy to connect, so is the processor (just make sure you connect the coolong fan). The RAM you just insert where it belongs and you do the same for the graphic cards and other PCI cards (network cards, radio cards, capture cards e.t.c)
You might have problem with connecting the power switch to the motherboard BUT then you have the manual.... refer, it was never a sin.
Loading the operating system is easy...
If you like you can PIMP your PC further... BUT you'll need a super power supply...
I trust you... you have suffucient knowledge. (There is Yahoo and Google if you are experiencing problem). I'm there also...
Good luck!!!
2007-03-09 21:46:38 · answer #1 · answered by Mac-C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's surprisingly easy to build a box
Tricky part is desining what specs you want to go with....a lot happening with the new nforce boards and the sli options right now....as well as the intel 965/975 chipset boards.
check out some of the reviews and benchmarks to get a good idea on what you want to build....
http://www.tomshardware.com
As far as putting it all in a box? There used to be a nice amount of savings in that but lately custom builds are available for pretty reasonable prices.
http://www.ibuypower.com is one of the better ones right now.
You're lookin at $200 for the ceapest core2duo oem by itself and another $125~200 for a board depending on what you want.....ibuypower will give you a basic core2 system for $600 with the case, ram, psu, dvd burner, mid-level geforce and a 1 year warranty....cost savings for the do-it-yourself isn't quite what it used to be.
2007-03-09 21:39:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋