Want to build your own computer?

[Neo]

Building your own computer will save you an unbelievable amount of money. I have built about 10 computers so far and I have saved over $200 on each one. The computer I currently have (which you can drool over in the "Who has the best comp/server" in the Best Players of USEast board ) would cost me $7,000 if I bought it from Dell. For me to make it, it cost about $2,000 . As you can see, making your own computer is very inexpensive, and is probably easier than you think.

"Whoa wait a minute, I don't know sh*t about technology, how the hell am I going to make my own computer?" is what you might be saying right now. Believe me, it is much easier than you think.

Search the web on how to assemble a computer. Since it requires ALOT of explaining and I just don't have the time to write all of it .

Here are some for starters:
www.learnthat.com/courses/computer/buildpc/assemble.shtml
www.mysuperpc.com/build.shtml
www.auldfart.co.uk/howto/page1.html
www.tomshardware.com/howto/20020904/

If you read through all of those, you will have a pretty good understanding of how a computer goes together. If you have ANY questions, please ask on this post. Your name can be anonymous so ask any question you have no matter how stupid it is.

After doing alot of research and taking the side off of your own computer and looking at the insides, you might be able to take yours apart and put it back together. WARNING! DO NOT TAKE APART YOUR COMPUTER UNLESS YOU ABSOLUTELY KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING!! ONLY ATTEMPT ANY OF THESE IF YOU HAVE PRIOR KNOWLEDGE ON HOW TO DO IT.

Start by unhooking wires and putting them back, then try taking out a CD drive and putting it back in and hooking it up right. Make sure you are familiar with the cables that are hooked up to it so you know how to put it back together. Take little steps at a time so you don't screw anything up. I wouldn't recommend taking out the hard drive until you have successfully taken out a CD drive first. Your computer will run without a CD/Floppy drive, but it will not run without a hard drive!

Depending on your current knowledge of computers, you might know how to pick out computer parts or you might not. I guess the easiest way for you if you don't know how is to tell me what you want your computer to be able to do, like play a certain game, use for sound/video editing etc... Then I will pick out the right parts for you so you know that everthing you order will fit together right. It would be extremely hard for me to explain every part that has to match other parts so I just won't go there.

Here are some web sites that sell computer parts for really cheap:

www.newegg.com/ <-- My main source
www.computergate.com/
www.tigerdirect.com/

Now this web site may not be the cheapest, but it is about the only place you can get the best parts for pimping out your computer:
www.xoxide.com/
That site has the sweetest looking computer stuff I have ever seen and I bought my case from them.

With those guides and computer shopping web sites, you should be able to build yourself your own computer. Remember, this post is here if you have any questions to ask. I can pick out parts for you if you are unsure on what to get, but if you feel like you know enough, GO FOR IT!! Building a computer is a very enjoyable and rewarding process and I highly recommend it to anyone who is willing to take the time to research everything and go through the steps on how to put it together. It is also a very profitable hobby. You can start doing what I am doing right now, which is making computers for people. Once you get your first one built, it will come easy to make others.

If you ever get into a jam where something doesn't work or you need help on something, go ahead and ask. I can safely say that I know just about everything there is to know about computers, and if there is something I don't know, I have MANY resources in which I can find the answer. If you do choose to build your own, good luck and have fun with it .

[cost]

whats the minimum price i can spend on all the parts i need to build comp? u said u were spending about 2000 to make ur comp. thats alot of money:S

[anothe question]

if i buy all the parts and build a pc, its possible to sell them more expansively right?

[Neo]

Guest-cost said:

whats the minimum price i can spend on all the parts i need to build comp? u said u were spending about 2000 to make ur comp. thats alot of money:S

It cost 2000 because it is just about the fastest computer you can get without going to a supercomputer. Also the dual flatscreen monitors jacked it up quite a bit too.

Yes, if you buy all the parts and build a computer you can sell it for a very nice profit. What price you sell it for is up to you but a good guide for prices is to go to Dell's web site, find the computer thats closest to yours, and then take like $50 off of that price. You can make between $100 and $300 per computer that way depending on how good of one you make.

[hmm]

you ve been working on it for a long time.. how long does it take to make a normal comp and have u sold any for how much (average)

[Neo]

Usually to make a comp it takes a few days to pick out the parts, 3-5 days for shipping, and about 2 hours to assemble it. Loading software can take up to 6 hours depending on how much you have .

I have sold I think 5 or 6. The most recent one was for my friend who is really into gaming and video editing so I made him a $1,200 gaming hog with all the bells and whistles.

[guest]

UMM when u've started this.. how much did it cost u to buy all the parts?

and also u know anywebs that would tell me the descriptions of each different parts that the pc needs?

[guest]

another thing. if i deciede to buy the basic parts, let say i would buy the motherboard or the processor. how do i know if im buying the right ones?

[umm]

anybody going to answer me?

[Neo]

The cost of parts varies on how good you want the computer to be.

To see if the parts go together, the two parts should have some identical characteristic to them.

Example: Processor. There are 2 main types: Intel and AMD. Intel processors need to go with motherboards that support Intel processors. Look at the processor details to see what socket it is (like socket 478 etc...).
www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-116-142&depa=0
There you can look in the details and see the processor is Socket 478. Now look for a motherboard that supports socket 478 processors:
www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-185-026&depa=0
See how that motherboard is for socket 478 processors.

Same applies with RAM (System Memory), VGA (Graphics Card), and any other options you want. Keep researching!

[guest]

ty. but i think i should know what each part do. some parts i dont know what its purpose is for. can u suggest me a web where i can learn about it?

[Neo]

Heres one that's pretty good. Some stuff is outdated like the sizes/speeds of the parts but the basics are there
www.daileyint.com/hmdpc/pcs.htm

[one mo thing]

the parts u get from newegg.com , are they all brand new?

[shoot]

i almost forgot i know the basic needs for the comp but i dont know the basic tools for building comp>_< for example a Thermal Paste or thermal pad...where do i get these tools from?

[Neo]

All the parts from Newegg.com are new unless you choose refurbished parts. However, some parts come directly from the factory, which means they are not in the fancy package that you see in the store, or they are JUST the single item only and none of the accessories. That is one of the reasons why Newegg.com is so inexpensive is because they buy the parts directly from the factories in bulk.

Thermal paste is what you put between the processor and the heatsink (the metal thing with a fan attached to it used to cool the processor). I really recommend using thermal paste (aka Heatsink Compound) because it will fill in all the microscopic gaps between your processor and heatsink resulting in a more efficient cooling. A thermal pad will work too but I think thermal paste is better, and there's really not a whole lot of a difference so get whatever you want. If you buy the processor and it says it comes in a retail box, it will include the heatsink, fan, and thermal paste/pad. If it is just the processor alone (it will say "OEM" at the end of the description if it is), you will need to buy the heatsink, fan, and thermal paste/pad.

Pretty much the only other tool you will need is a screwdriver. All the screws will come with your case and the cables will come with your motherboard.

[CABLES]

i was just reading something about cables and the pc case includes the cables right?

[Neo]

The motherboard includes them

[pc case]

can u tell me how to buy the right pc case? i dont wana spend too much on the case

[another thing]

where do you sell your pc for very good profit?

[Neo]

If your going to buy a case and put lots of drives or lights in it, then you want a case with a big power supply (400W+). Other than that, there are cases that cost $20 and some that cost $200. The only difference is how cool they look and what they're made of or if they have a water cooling unit included. It's not a huge deal just pick one that you like

I would start by making yourself a computer, then sell some to your friends or relatives. After that you can advertise like in the newspaper or somewhere if you really want to get serious about it.