Making the computer?

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Making the computer?

Answer 1

I suggest a good place to start your learning curve without having to fork big bucks out, is to glean knowledge from Howstuffworks.com-"Computer Channel". From there you can go to Hardwaresecrets.com,(On the homepage, go up to the top headers, and click on Cpu,[processor], Memory,[ram], Storage,[primarily harddrives], Video,[graphics cards, etc.) This website's 'motto' is "Uncomplicating the Complicated", and I truly believe it does. Sysopt.com, Majorgeeks.com, Tomshardware.com, PCmag.com, are websites that have up to date reviews, and archieved reviews on computers, and parts, plus info on the basics.

Directron.com, and even Ol' Newegg.com, computer parts online stores, have info on the basics also. Here, let me show you.

1.Directron.com

http://www.directron.com/byo.html

2.Newegg.com

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

Another place I like to go, Wikipedia.org I can start someone with the 'Building Block' of the computer. The Motherboard,(proper speak Mainboard) Those who've been around? Mobo.

1.Mobo: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motherboard

2.Cpu,(Processor, and DOES NOT mean a reference to a Personal Computer! Just thought I'd mention that. lol!)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cpu

3.Graphics: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_graphics

Deeper into the subjects:

Pentium 4:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentium_4

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intel_Pentium_4_microprocessors

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=pentium+4&fulltext=Search

Chipsets on the mobo:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chipset

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intel_chipsets

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_AMD_chipsets

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=chipsets&fulltext=Search

Expansion cards:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expansion_card

Expansion slots:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industry_Standard_Architecture

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peripheral_Component_Interconnect

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accelerated_Graphics_Port

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCI_Express

Ram(Memory):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Random_access_memory

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIMM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SDRAM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DDR_SDRAM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DDR2_SDRAM

Harddrive:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_Drive_Electronics

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_ATA

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid-state_drive

PSU(Power supply)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_power_supply

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quiet_PC

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_computer_hardware_manufacturers#Power_supplies

Form Factor for mobo's

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_computer_form_factors

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATX

Graphics card:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nvidia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Nvidia_graphics_processing_units

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATI_Technologies

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_ATI_graphics_processing_units

As I said the mobo is the BUILDING BLOCK of the computer system. I like to build computers,(Desktop, I just rebuild or repair laptops, and that's NO fun! lol!), that are based on the "Bang for the Buck", meaning getting your money's worth, without overspending because you gotta' keep up with the newest, fastest stuff. There's no reason to spend $1100.00 dollars on a cpu, when one $200.00 will 'smoke' sum games. Games are what's shaping computers right now. Granted,it's because the graphics are becoming more realistic, and need better cpu's, more ram memory, and better graphics cards. I just believe one should watch what they're doing, and build accordingly. My example of a starter system that will run games hard? (just mobo/cpu combo's, not peripherals, etc.)

(I lean towards Intel cpu's. That's not to say that AMD's don't do the job.)

1.http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3433136&sku=MBM-680ILT-E4500

or a 'smoker'

2.http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3478226&CatId=14

3.Think ya' gotta' have Quad Core?

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3403908&CatId=14

Ram:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1524194&CatId=2261

Few examples of cases:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1384989&CatId=32

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2477938&CatId=32

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_tlc.asp?CatId=1847

http://www.directron.com/cs888uvbl.html

Psu:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2143209&sku=ULT33136

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3255391&CatId=106

Edit: Oh yeah,duh! When you build a computer make sure you have relieved yourself of static before starting. I build on a tabletop with plenty of room all around, but your building space may be smaller. Not on the bed, or carpet floor! Static! Be SURE to apply thermal heatsink paste on top of the cpu, before the heatsink/fan combo is put on. If it's an Intel based system, and is Pentium 4, and above, don't forget to connect the four pin connector from the power supply, to the mobo! That's the power to the cpu! Always calculate how much power in wattage that your system will need. There are free online Power Supply Wattage Calculator's. Learn about BIOS,(Basic Input/Output System), and search for articles on it, and the BIOS Setup utility. To my knowledge there are only three main BIOS makers. Award, AMI, and Phoenix. After the system is assembled the first thing you do is install the cd that came with the mobo. It's the mobo's drivers. Next is to install your OS,(operating system), disk. If it doesn't run straight from putting it in your cd/dvd-rom,(or burner),drive, go into your BIOS Setup. In Boot Order change the First Boot Device to cdrom. You can always come back here ya' know, and ask away!

Answer 2

If it fairly is extensive, it fairly is going to reason your computing device to run marginally (very almost unnoticeable) slower, when you defragment your annoying force. additionally, if it takes up lots area on your annoying force that your partition nears ability, your computing device could run slower. ultimately, if it has extreme registry entries or demands procedures that launch on startup that weren't in place past to the pastime's installation, your computing device will run greater slowly.

Answer 3

First you have to become a Processor fan. Intel or AMD. Intel is the fastest spaceship known to man and costs as much as a space shuttle itself. AMD is just known for quality and cheaper prices, but still hold their own...

From there you have to choose which model of the one you are ready for. Here are the two top choices of each right now...

AMD- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103771

Intel-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115003

Now I will settle the score about ATX vs. Micro ATX. Get ATX because it fits most all mid size and full size cases and if you want to get a great graphics card, you want plenty of room on your board and in your case to work with it. If you are trying to install a 12" $200 card into a 14" mini tower you stand a big ole chance of getting your fingers all over your graphics card and shorting it out.... Second thing about motherboards is socket type, which for the two processors I listed, AMD is called AM2 socket, and Intel is called LGA775, just names but very important when choosing a motherboard... PCIEx16 slots is third thing to notice and or onboard graphics. If you plan on doing some gaming then get one with 1 pci ex16 don;t worry about getting a motherboard with 2 too expensive for what they offer, for the common gammer. If looking to just do surfing and regular online gaming then onboard with 1 pciex16 slot is down your alley, for now, then you can upgrade to a card later to cut costs down initially...

Gigabyte AMD AM2 motherboard- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128052

I have used that gigabyte motherboard on my last 6 builds and it hooks up and breezes with ease... It has great onboard graphics, onboard sound and a PCIx16 for upgrading later down the road...

Intel LGA 775- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121099 I would start out with this Intel board since most really good Intel boards are soooo expensive... It has onboard graphics and still upgradable...

Memory is simple stay with DDR2 and DDR800 is good speed and cheap right now. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820161229 I have used 12 sticks of this stuff and it works great and no dead sticks...

Power supply, if you have a graphics card in your future you do want to go 500W at least depending on how many hard drives and dvd rom drives you want. If you have 3 or more drives look to a 600W with a graphics card. Newegg has advanced searches that segrigate down to your 12V rails and such. Yes you do want to have 3 rails.

Hard drive, simple go SATA 3.0, they are good and cheap right now and fast... Here's the whole list- http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010150014+1035915133&Configurator=&Subcategory=14&description=&Ntk=&srchInDesc=

Case, go with at least a mid tower, you find they have more case fans inside them and look better than mini towers. Full size is overkill if you are trying to save a little... Email me if you want to get some more input...

Answer 4

Looks like you don't have much experience with this. I suggest that you take a basic hardware course such as A+ or get help form a friend or professional for the first time you do it.



Its easy but lot of the instructions have to be given with the actual stuff in front of you. So basically I would not rely on written instructions.



Anyway here are a couple of good sites:

http://www.pcguide.com/byop/

http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/reports/article.php/3580681

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



Good Luck.

Answer 5

1.Go to a computer show...several choices, knowledgeable people, and alot of times if you get a motherboard and buy the case from the same vendor, they will preinstall it for you.



2.For graphics card you need to make sure you get either AGP or the other one (sorry im drawing a blank its early). No rails or anything. Anything like that is previously intalled on the motherboard.

You need:

a case

a motherboard

a video card

memory

a sound card (sometimes on the motherboard, but double check)

a network card (internet)

hard drive

power supply ( usually comes with the case)

cd drive

floppy drive (if desired)

fans (usually come with the case)

power cords + keyboard, mouse, monitor



3. Thats about it. The only other thing you need to make it operational is to install all of the software that came with each of these components and to install an Operating System (Windows is the most common).



Hope this helps!