Anyone Here Built a Computer?

[Shiz]

If so, how? Is it really difficult? I want to build a computer for my next one, but i'm clueless. Where would i order my parts, is it more reliable, alot cheaper?? What all should i order? How would i know where to put what, etc. Thanks!

[Null]

Originally Posted by Shiz

If so, how? Is it really difficult? I want to build a computer for my next one, but i'm clueless. Where would i order my parts, is it more reliable, alot cheaper?? What all should i order? How would i know where to put what, etc. Thanks!

its actually pretty easy. and i find it a lot of fun.

you learn a lot about your PC that way, by knowing everything thats in it, which helps a LOT for upgrades.

basically you buy each part and its as simple as plugging them in. some are slightly more difficult depending on case and motherboard. but it would come with a diagram of the little plugs if it needs them. so its not bad at all.

i find CompUSA is a nice place to buy some stuff if your not into ording online. i think www.pricewatch.com is a good place to price out things and look for parts.

it can be cheaper if you know what yoru doing and can cut parts where you know you wouldnt need. or want to upgrade at a later time.

And yes, i find its MUCH more reliable. this is my first computer i ever built, and i will always build one from now on. its been by far my best and most reliable computer ever. never had any probs with it.

Plus when you build your own, you understand how it works more and when it has a problem you can find what it is yourself.

good luck man, and have fun with it. people are always around here to help with questions. i think we have a few ppl who build thier own.

[GiMpY-wAnNaBe]

i'm hoping to do the same soon

[Hero2]

ominub built mine I helped a little and then I helped more when we built a freinds computer. But I did put all the lights in my computer. Its not that hard to build your own.

[Jonbo298]

I built my first "actual" computer all on my own and I have had no major problems. (a few hiccups here and there, but I got them solved). My old computers I had were "frankensein" computers, basically I mixed and matched. But its ALOT better to build your own. You'll save money and like Null said, you'll have a better understanding of each part.

Sites I would recommend for parts would be either www.newegg.com or www.pricewatch.com . I got most of my stuff from newegg.com since they have alot of great deals and whatnot.

What to order depends on what you want to keep from your current computer. If you just want to start all over on everything and go from the ground up, then let us know

It shouldn't be too hard to actually put everything together. It will probably take a few hours to put everything together, but thats obvious. And just to let ya know ahead of time, the first time you boot the computer after you put everything together, there is a good chance some kind of a problem will arise. But usually it should be easy to determine the problem. And if you have any problems setting it up, you can either shoot a reply/thread here or on a kind of fairly well known comp. forum site.

[Shiz]

Thanks!! Im looking forward to this How much will a good system cost to build?And do you think it'd be good to use some part from my old pc, or buy all new?