Building a computer

[iplaydrums]

Hey all,

I'm looking to build a new computer, and am not sure of all the parts I need. I'm able to salvage my hard drive, video card, and dvd burner from my old pos Dell PC. I'm not sure on what brands to go on for things such as the case, motherboard, etc. Are there any good tutorials online or books that anyone would recommend?

Thanks in advance.

 

[wherzwaldo]

As far as cases, you don't need to buy a super-expensive Antec or anything like that. As long as it has good ventilation and won't fall apart you should be fine.

For processor/motherboard, I'm partial to Athlon 64 and associated chipsets.

Check Newegg for prices and user reviews, and Tom's Hardware (http://www.tomshardware.com/) is a good site to use as well.

 

[HornsInTheHouse]

I was considering building my computer until I saw the prices and extreme selection ofThe Link Check it out.

 

[HornsInTheHouse]

OK, my sig is too big. Back to the old one.

 

[Ags_EE]

Link may expire soon.

I really stopped building non-gaming computers because of deals like this. $479 for a complete computer (2.8 ghz P4) with a very good 19" LCD. It just needs a little more ram.

It's rather impossible to beat deals like that. The LCD's worth 300, so that leaves me with 180 to build a computer with. Not possible as the processor by itself will set you back 170.

 

[idigTexas]

Building your own system can be an extremely rewarding experience. I encourage everyone to give it a try at least once. If your old Dell is indeed a POS, salvaging some of its componetnts may not give you the desired results. There have been a few advancements in PC hardware over the last year or two that may render your old components obsolete, or you will at least be limited in your new hardware options. Regardless, I'd still do it, just for fun. Here are some good places to start:

www.tomshardware.com
www.anandtech.com
www.sharkyextreme.com

If your motivation is merely to save money, building your own system is not going to be your best option until you get up to the $750-$1000 range. Here's a good online choice for parts:

www.newegg.com

Good luck.

 

[Southland]

When I built my computer I bought my case and motherboard/processor here. I don't know how comfortable you are with building it, but they will install the processor on the motherboard for about $6, so I opted for that. I think I got some other parts from mwave too. They have some good deals on "white box" items, such as the creative labs sound card I bought from them. I have also ordered many other items from them since. The other place I got stuff for my computer was from www.newegg.com

 

[wherzwaldo]

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[EEE]

that apple is actually quite beautiful. the other ones look like they should be worn on the faces of mexican pro wrestlers.

 

[TexasOwnzYou]

i like this better
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[sessamoid]

Ugh. It looked clean and beautiful on the inside before. Now it looks like an ugly, and random jumble of wires and crap. And it only has one processor now.

It's the computer version of neon undercarriage lights and spinners on a Mercedes SL.

 

[mileslong]

i cant believe he did that to that great g5...

 

[Quagmire]

$6 to install a processor on the mobo?

Its easy to do u line up the arrow on the corner of the chip with the arrow on the mobo.

U do have to be careful doing it, I was in a rush doing it at work and bent some of the pins on a work computer, luckily I fixed em with my pocket knife.

 

[UTChE96]

Definitely replace your hard drive with a 7200 rpm drive. Makes a huge difference.

 

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[EEE]

socket A heatsinks are ********. they finally got it right with the new 939 format, installs with a lever, like the chip itself.

 

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[idigTexas]

He didn't tear down a G5. He got a free case from a friend. He made up the story.