Can you recommend some sites to give me a step by step guide to build a pc. Ty
2007-08-14 16:48:11 · 6 answers · asked by lll 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Follow above posts. Also follow the motherboard manual step by step. You can test your build midway. Even with NO FDD, HDD, CD/DVD drive and just onboard video if available, you can turn ON your "half cooked" PC. It should POST and by pressing Del or F2, should open BIOS menu. Set correct time and date. Load fail safe defaults, save and exit. After restarting, power OFF and unplug. Everything is OK, so complete your build.
After installing OS, immediately install the motherboard chipset driver and the drivers of all onboard devices and anything that you are plugging on the PCI, graphics and USB ports. Then you can install your favorite softwares.
2007-08-17 12:33:08 · answer #1 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, lets begin shall we....
Fist of all i recommend you purchase all your computer parts from www.newegg.com
Its cheap and they have GREAT stuff.
1. First you need to decide what your gonna use the PC for. If you wanna just build just a regular PC for basic uses, then you dont need to spend as much as if you wanted to build a total gaming PC.
2. CPU: With todays new operating system, and applications you need a good CPU to make your applications run smoother. Any dual core from intel or AMD would be a great choice.
These two are great for just a basic PC...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103052
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2%2050001157%2040000343%201050722265%204017&bop=And&Order=PRICE
3. Motherboard: Depending on the CPU you choose, (whether from the two i selected or any other u choose) you need to buy the right motherboard that will work with your CPU.
4. Video Card: Some motherboards have a build in video card. But if you plan on doing some hardcore gaming then your gonna need to buy a much better video card.
5. Network card or modem
6. DVD-ROM/CD-ROM
7. Power Supply (at least a 350watt)
8. Case
9. Operating System (Windows Vista)
Overall to build a basic PC from scratch all you need is about $300-$400, but to build a gaming rig from scratch you need about $500+, which is still a lot cheaper then Dell, and HP.
2007-08-15 00:14:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know what I would do? I'd go to a site like Ars Technica (http://arstechnica.com/) and look at their guides. They have several levels of PC with recommended combinations of hardware. Pick the entry level one ("the Budget Box"), assuming that it fits into your budget, order the parts, and build it.
2007-08-15 00:01:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, choose a best Case
Second, Get a good montherboard
Third, Get a good processor
Fifth, buy a Good Hard Drives and Memory
then a good Graphic Card. Easy
Or watch free tutoring here
http://youtube.com/results?search_query=Build%20you%20own%20computer&search=Search
2007-08-14 23:58:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
PCmag has a video. Go to Howstuffworks.com,(Computers), and watch their link to a pc buildin' video, plus their information. Check out Directron.com for parts,and tips, Hardwaresecrets.com, Sysopt.com, Tomshardware.com,(also their forum, OCZ), Majorgeeks.com, Geeks.com, Zipzoomfly.com, for just a few sites on parts, and tips, and how to build.
2007-08-15 00:06:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
look online, and to get ur parts go to http://www.newegg.com/
2007-08-15 00:12:38 · answer #6 · answered by Ohms 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋