I have a computer that is about 6 years old.It is going to crap out soon so I was wondering if any one could point me in the right direction for building a new one myself. I don't need a super computer just on that will get me on the net hold 9 to 10 gigs of music and the same amount of pictures,a usb port that fits my camcorder, maybe vista but i heard it is crap?. I'm computer retarded but heard that it is not super complicated to work on older parts. I also heard that the parts would be cheaper if they would be a couple of years old. I don't know were to start so any information would be helpful.
2007-12-04 05:52:47 · 6 answers · asked by mary d 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Find a computer nerd in your area, a custom build like that is easily less than $500.
Check websites like newegg.com and tigerdirect.com to see if they have any pre-built systems to your liking although it would still be cheapest to custom build one. Really you could do it yourself with enough research and it isn't that hard but it takes a bit more explaining then I'm willing to type on yahoo answers. Good luck.
I wouldn't recommend Vista. In order to run Vista you'll need to invest in hardware that surpasses your general needs and will boost the cost of your build when you really don't need to.
2007-12-04 05:56:07 · answer #1 · answered by Flavor Vortex 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-25 10:50:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the answer above...
No need to build your own or buy used when you can buy a very fast brand-new computer from Dell.
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Good Luck!
2007-12-04 06:13:05 · answer #3 · answered by cshinson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you want to build another crap computer, you might as well by a second hand one that has all the features you need. Building a computer is not that cheap anymore.
2007-12-04 06:02:46 · answer #4 · answered by V B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would check the local colleges, they usually throw away or sell there computers for cheap. If you purchase one there cleared and do not have all the garbage on them.
2007-12-04 05:57:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you should try a pawn shop. they may have some older computers that you can get really cheap that you can use to start on.
2007-12-04 05:56:48 · answer #6 · answered by mrslangley 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋