How do I build my own Computer?

Question

I would say I'm an advanced computer user and have a descent understanding of what components I would need in order to assemble a computer from scratch but I want to know for sure. The basics I figure are a motherboard, a processor, a hard drive, RAM, a case, and a CD-ROM. Am I missing anything? How difficult is it to assemble all these items? Can anyone give me detailed instructions?

Answer 1

http://www.pcmech.com/byopc/

Answer 2

You're missing out the graphic cards and the Power Supply Unit.



Some graphic cards are built into the motherboard, some aren't.



Some PSUs are built into the case, some aren't.



To start building, you need to test your knowledge in hardware. The first and hardest part of building a computer is the time it takes to research and just look around to familiarize yourself with the hardware standard.



Just go to newegg.com and look around. See which socket is for which processor, which RAM, and which Graphic Card.



See which power supply is compatible with the motherboard.



These stuffs are for the compatibility. Once you are done, the building of the computer is pretty easily, what with all the plugs and sockets customized so that you wouldn't so much as plug it invertedly.

Answer 3

Get a HUGE case, so it's easier to built, and it provides better cooling. Just throw away the PSU comes with the case and get a high quality psu with at least 800W.

Get the newest nvidia motherboard and get two 9800gt2 in SLI if you are crazy about games.

Since most of the software developers are not taking advantage of multi threading, there's no point of getting a quad core. The quad core is not a real quad core anyway, it's just 2 duo cores slapped together. The 4 cores are not individually bridged with with other.

The last thing to remember is to assemble the motherboard BEFORE putting it in the case.

Answer 4

Building your own computer is relatively easy as long as you get the parts... and you may just want to buy a Barebon computer, it comes with a case and a motherboard and such already on there. Either way you go, buy these at Newegg.com. You also want a PSU, cooling supplies, gfx card... al depending on what you want to use the computer for.

Answer 5

ok, 1.) Case- choose a Computer case that fits the motherboard size your planning to use 2.) Power Supply- Choose a power supply from a good well reviewed company and website, and look for a online power supply calculator to see how strong of a power supply you will need 3.) Motherboard- my recommendations are a Nvidia chipset with an Intel processor socket, or an Intel motherboard, both are good, and go with an ATX motherboard size as they have twice as many options than a mATX motherboard 4.) CD/DVD-ROM/±RW Drives- i would go with just about any company here, as they all last long 5.) Hard drives- I would choose a hard drive that satisfies your need for storage space, if your planning on gaming with your PC, i reccomend a Western Digital Raptor X 150 GB, as that loads games faster than a normal hard drive 6.) CPU Fan- i reccomend going with a really good CPU Fan that is well reviewed with high reviews, as weaker CPU fans will hurt your CPU rather than help it 7.) CPU- i reccomend a Intel Core 2 Duo, but it depends on your cash flow and preferences, and go with a processor that fits your motherboard CPU socket, as a socket 775 processor will not fit in a Socket AM2+ and vice versa 8.) Graphics Card (aka Video Card)- i reccomend a Nvidia Geforce branded graphics card, but this also depends on your cash flow and preferences, and go with a PCI-Express card, as thats the standard now. 9.) Case fans, i would go with the nicest looking case fans, as case fans are cheap and long lasting.

Answer 6

well...everyone has their opinions like peanut...macs are MOSE expensive than PC's that's for sure...lol

Assembling a computer is both fun and educational. It sounds like you know what you need and want so the next step is sitting down Indian style in the middle of your living room floor and doing it. That's how I got started.

Watch out for static electricity though.

It's VERY easy.

Answer 7

mother board ,processor,ram ,power unit and vga card. main hard ware in computer.you have only connect that hardware to motherboard using connecting cable.before power on ensure all hardware fit correctly.specially ram.it be loose it will be fired. that my experience.you can learn assemble your self. but you know about compatible device for ypur motherboard.i heard some processor not work on some motherboard.good luck............

Answer 8

Its pretty easy. All you got to do is screw in the motherboard and hook up everything to it. You might need a video card if there is no onboard video for the motherboard.

Answer 9

yeah thermal paste, heatsink, video card, power supply, etc



you should know that being a advanced comp user is diffrent then being a sys builder, keep on searching

Answer 10

u missed out on power supply.

its simple-not as hard as it sounds actually.

you'll have diagrams/booklets provided when you purchase the hardwares

Answer 11

http://www.newegg.com/Info/KnowledgeBase.aspx

http://www.tomshardware.com/2008/03/27/system_builder_marathon/

Answer 12

contact me and I will walk you through it I do it everyday

Answer 13

of you want a computer buy one

Answer 14

dont build ur own its confusing and tedious! leave this stuff to the geeks! windows vista sucks too!



get a mac instead like mac mini, imac, macbook, macbook air, macbook pro, and finally the mac PRO.



get a mac, you wont go back.



why macs r better: http://www.macvspc.info/pages/01f-pc_myths_debunked.html

http://vistasucks.wordpress.com/

cnet says vista sucks: http://crave.cnet.co.uk/gadgets/0,39029552,49293700-10,00.htm

pc mag says osx is better: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2273488,00.asp