I am looking at motherboard / chip combos on a few sites and have realized I can save a TON of $ in building the computer of my dreams, rather than shelling out wasted money in service and peripherals that I already have.
2007-03-27 13:09:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Well in the saving money department your results may vary.
In many cases it is difficult to 'from scratch' build a typical home computer for the cost you can buy a lower end box for.
If you are serious about building something from scratch. Get a couple of rejects from friends, family, etc. strip them down. Then pick the things from the two that you want and begin putting it together. Once you get the box to come to life then format the drive and build it from scratch with op system and apps.
Been building computers for friends and family for many years, it's always satisfying to give a good one to someone and frustrating while beating your head against the ones that misbehave. I think it is called learning.
Good Luck
2007-03-27 15:08:44 · answer #1 · answered by Ernie B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Building a computer is really not that difficult, as I built my first one without any computer knowledge what-so-ever.
The hardest thing I have found is hooking up the wires from the case switches and audio/usb to the proper pins on the motherboard. These must be plugged in properly.
Most everything else is very minor.
I have now built about 30 of them and had no major problems at all, sometimes with certain BIOS types setting are a bit confusing, but a little playing and maybe clearing the CMOS a couple times seems to get everything up and running.
2007-03-27 13:41:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, it rather easy even it is the first time you do the build. I manage to complete the built i make on my first Pc just in 2 hour. ( to understand the manual take 1 hour of course ). just follow all the manual given in the boxes of component like graphic card, motherboard and all and all, you can make a new fresh 1 and save tons of $.
okay, you buy the parts you want, then you start with the chipset. it has kind of long explaination and READ IT ALL. after you attached the chipset on the motherboard, move to plug in the chipset's Fan. this 1 is kinda hard. you have to be extra careful and remember always wear a glove when you conduct computer component. after that, you attach the motherboard to your tower/casing. if the back of the casing hole didn't match your motherboard, pull it out and attach the given plat from the motherboard's box. for the power and all, just follow instruction given from the manual, different motherboard have different placement. And to attach HDD, RAM and graphic card is just like piece of cake, attach and clip and done. for HDD and burner, it has power plug to be attach too. SO, is it impossible?
yes it is not impossible for beginner that is what I want to say. (of course you didnt build your own motherboard are you?) you just buy the parts and plug it right? so it's kinda easy, if you didnt start now, then when will you?
2007-03-27 13:26:44 · answer #3 · answered by Mr Ishlop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No problem, just get the hardware, the drivers, a big enough case, from reputable buyers, and then build it.
When looking at something, like say for example...nVIDIA Geforce 8800 Graphics Card, then do a google search for "nVIDIA Geforce 8800 Graphics reviews" So then you can find out more about it, then what the company says.
Hope this helps
2007-03-27 13:15:36 · answer #4 · answered by Raidon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nowadays, building a computer is generally slot and play. The only considersations are making sure that the components are compatible - motherboard / processor and memory. Also remember new SATA drives, rather than IDE anymore.
Good luck with your adventure!!
2007-03-27 13:13:52 · answer #5 · answered by brianjameskelly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, its fun and a great learning experience. I built the first PC when 10 years ago. Those days you did'nt have google or any forums to help and i was a novice...but still that PC is working till now and kids play with it. Nowadays, its lot more easier.The store where you buy the parts can guide you with compatibility issues, and will help you buy the right parts...just bring home and assemble. Its that easy. Coz unless you dive in...you cannot judge the depth.... Right.... ;)
2007-03-27 13:58:22 · answer #6 · answered by vinsam007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not exactly too simple, building computers are fairly complicated if you're only a beginner and don't understand every single part and where it goes. my dad built a computer for me, but that's probably because he works in computer engineering as a product manager and works with computers often. Maybe try a booklet to help?
2007-03-27 13:13:44 · answer #7 · answered by Beauty Junkie ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not so much getting the parts, it's the problems that lie in wait when you try to get all the parts to function as a unit.
Ram, chipsets, cpu, case fan, cables/ribbons, hard drives, burners, etc.
But it's fun in the process. Plus, you'll have your own powerful combinations rather than the production line crap they sell now.
Good Luck.
2007-03-27 13:26:45 · answer #8 · answered by TameBeast 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I built mine and it was easy. Pc gamer puts out a build your own edition of their magazine that was my bible. Also the pc gamer message board was a great source for advice on hardware combos. Two years later I am very happy with my homemade computer, and it's cool to tell people you built it yourself.
2007-03-27 13:19:38 · answer #9 · answered by tenbadthings 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've built 2 in the last 6 weeks, it's not that hard if you read up first. And I mean read. For more info look to these links
Good Luck.
2007-03-27 15:47:50 · answer #10 · answered by Jester 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋