Well, let me clarify, I know in price and everything it's much cheaper then buying a whole computer, but considering the fact I've never attempted to try and build one before It might just be a waste of money If something goes wrong.. I've heard people say that it's pretty easy and what not. I'm just wondering what everyones opinion is, is it really as easy as everyone says? (I've watched some tuts online, doesn't seem TOO complicated, but i'm still worried..)
If you've ever played with Legos, you already have the basic idea. Building a computer is easy, all the parts have their own place that they go, you cant accidentally plug the CD drive into the RAM slots. As long as you know where everything goes(not much to it) you can do it yourself, and for much cheaper than buying a new computer from a manufacturer. One tip, when installing pats(especially the CPU) if the part does not fit in the slot, or doesnt want to go in, do not force it. This can cause damage to both the part and the motherboard. Stop and see what is blocking or stopping it from fitting properly, there may be something in way like a random screw you forgot to remove <_< Yes its better and cheaper to build than to buy, just as long as you know what your doing lol.
it can be, it is for me atleast, but generally you need to be somewhat researched in what you're getting. People just starting out tend to look for big numbers without realizing what they mean. As such when you first start out you will almost certainly want to ask a lot of questions. my advice, if you're interested post your budget and your needs and I'll(and whoever else wants to) help you pick out some fairly good stuff. It might be a bit of a stretch but I'm probably about the most knowlegeable person who really freqquents the tech section. There are some others but they aren't on as much as I/were stupid and got themselves banned.
Anyway most parts are also exchangeable. first time i tried to build a computer i burned my mobo and exchanged
It's pretty easy, but there are a few precautions to take. But before I get into that, it is definitely better to build it yourself because you can completely customize it to your likings with as much ram, processor speed, or whatever you want along with the case you want. But anyway, here are some precautions: -Stand on a rubber mat and touch it before touching the computer to discharge your static that builds up. Computers are VERY easy to fry with static. Lol, I know... I've fried quite a few hardware in my lifetime. Just fried a motherboard a couple days ago. Either this, or use one of those discharge wristband things that you hook up to something grounded and around your wrist so any static will go through you and not the hardware. -Try not to touch the parts directly, your manuals will usually tell you where it is safe to hold. -Read instructions in your manual about where to place the hardware, how to place it, and how to handle it. -If you have any animals, keep them away. Yep... good luck.
The other option is always, to plug in the PSU (while it is mounted in the case) and hold onto the case, as the PSU cord SHOULD have a GFCI third prong, thus grounding you AND the unit to your house ground..... just a thought, that way you don't have to spend monies on a strap/mat.
Yes...just touch psu...or any large metal object like a floor lamp, that would be grounded and would absorb static. Another warning, if you have little brothers/sisters, keep them away. They are notorious for destroying things...including valuable things..
For your first time, read the motherboard manual all the way through before you take anything out of the boxes (except the manual of course) Then read it again and follow the instructions. The biggest thing is don't rush it. Take your time and do a good job so that you don't have to redo something.
screw manuals! just wing it! lol........no, but really....do, read the manual...get to know your equipment....
Lol, there is no man who has done this once or twice or thrice, etc. in their lifetime: buying some new piece of equipment, whether complex like a shed that you piece together or something simple like an action figure, and immediately taking the manual and tossing it in the trash. Lol. I think that's so hilarious how we men are so overconfident that we can do something like that. And then we go and totally destroy the whatever it is and try to sue the manufacturer for "not providing an instruction manual!" :tongue:
i bought a motherboard board from a friend. he insists he included the manual for it. I could not find it. so I installed a new motherboard without a manual.
But I'm sure you were as experienced then as you were now, so you knew what to do and what not to do, am I right?
for the most part, that was around 3 weeks ago so yeh. Basically knew where everything was including jumpers based off of past experience and some stuff was in itself labelled on the board(panel headers) IMO the only thing you really need a manual for is the location of panel headers and jumpers.
