[Counterstriker]

Hello! I am interested in making a computer. I am willing to pay about 600$-1000$. I don't want to act like a moron, but I need a little help with the parts I need and the website I should get it from. I will buy aw book if you tell me any (lemme guess.."Making computers for Dummie"). Thanks


Counterstriker

~Steve

[dice14u]

Ok.. first off its not hard never even think that in your mind or you will fail.
What you will need
Motherboard (main board of the computer)
CPU (central processing chip)
Power Supply (lol)
Chasis (the case to put it all in)
Hard drive (storage stuff)
Memory (ddr ram prolly random access memory for temporary program use)
Video Card (if one is not on your motherboard)
DVD drive (self explanitory)
Then you put it all together with some fans to make it all not overheat and voala a computer
May I suggest newegg.com or your local computer parts retail store.
The way you put them all together is by way of cables (Trust me the cables are all unique and so pretty much impossible to put the wrong cable in or in the wrong direction and a screwdriver (not hard) to screw the mobo onto your chasis
Also try a keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, and a printer is a good idea as well.
And yes the for dummies series does have a "how to build a computer" book
Finally with every CPU and motherboard comes with an instruction manual on how to do so.

[Counterstriker]

This will run me around how much? I have a computer shop called kehtron about a mile from my house. They make custom comps So I guess they sell the stuff. But is there anyplace online I can get it.

[dice14u]

Price is always what you pay for it.... (what i mean)
You can buy a supercomputer with the newest intel quad core qx6800 and have a nice computer yours only for around $3,000
or you can buy lesser parts and have an entire computer cost about $400. Depends.. now the shop that makes custom comps. They basically sell you all the equipment then add like $100 to the bill to put it all together (about a 45 minute job)
now the installation of the operating system. If you get it from them you pay FULL price for that darn os. If you illegally download it yourself its free :-p and if you buy it and install it yourself its also full price so thats also something to know. newest vista will add like 400 to $800 USD to the equation (need to convert it to your local currency if it applies

[ComputerGuy]

If you tell us what you want it for we could tell you which parts to save your money on. For example you wont want a quad core CPU and 2GB RAM if your going to use it to just surf the web.

[alex]

Originally Posted by dice14u Price is always what you pay for it.... (what i mean) You can buy a supercomputer with the newest intel quad core qx6800 and have a nice computer yours only for around $3,000 or you can buy lesser parts and have an entire computer cost about $400. Depends.. now the shop that makes custom comps. They basically sell you all the equipment then add like $100 to the bill to put it all together (about a 45 minute job)

Unless they're a decent builder and stress test over a couple of days (which more and more are doing).

Ask them anyway CS.

The cost to you (try www.newegg.com for your components, can get mail-in cash-back on a lot of components on there) will be dependent on the components you purchase. The components you purchase will depend on your need. All this will vary the cost.

Are you a gamer?
Are you going to be doing CAD/video editing work?
Just general office/internet usage?

If you're a gamer, the resolution of the monitor you choose is a major factor in spec'ing a graphics card, and a cpu to go with it so it doesn't cause any bottlenecks.

Air cooling?
Water cooling?
Overclocking?

We need to know if the screen/keyboard/mouse and speakers are to be included into the budget range you quoted, and the resolution of the monitor you want/have before being able to advise further.

Also, the choice of o.s (operating system) comes into it. Vista is much more resource hungry than XP.

[Counterstriker]

Originally Posted by alex Unless they're a decent builder and stress test over a couple of days (which more and more are doing). Ask them anyway CS. The cost to you (try www.newegg.com for your components, can get mail-in cash-back on a lot of components on there) will be dependent on the components you purchase. The components you purchase will depend on your need. All this will vary the cost. Are you a gamer? Are you going to be doing CAD/video editing work? Just general office/internet usage? If you're a gamer, the resolution of the monitor you choose is a major factor in spec'ing a graphics card, and a cpu to go with it so it doesn't cause any bottlenecks. Air cooling? Water cooling? Overclocking? We need to know if the screen/keyboard/mouse and speakers are to be included into the budget range you quoted, and the resolution of the monitor you want/have before being able to advise further. Also, the choice of o.s (operating system) comes into it. Vista is much more resource hungry than XP.

I am a gamer. I edit videos. I do Html stuff.. Basic stuff. No die hard gamer just World of warcraft and Counterstrike. I want to make my own pc.. But I was on Newegg.com and saw my price after I bouht everytign was $973.12. I know I said I would pay 1k But wasn't expecting to pay it. WellI don't want to skirt the issue but I kinda was hoping for more of 600-900. Can someone try to find the best setup. And yes I want to be the one who puts it together. I have a NICE Acer moniter to answer your question.

[pete21]

when u get it all built and runing and fancy giving modding ago visit my website full of step-by-step mods set this website up for evryone on this website and evry modder :)

www.myPCbuild.piczo.com

my website dos not breatch eney rules on this forum :)

[alex]

Originally Posted by pete21 when u get it all built and runing and fancy giving modding ago visit my website full of step-by-step mods set this website up for evryone on this website and evry modder :) www.myPCbuild.piczo.com my website dos not breatch eney rules on this forum :)

We'd tell you if it did Pete.

[alex]

Originally Posted by Counterstriker I am a gamer. I edit videos. I do Html stuff.. Basic stuff. No die hard gamer just World of warcraft and Counterstrike. I want to make my own pc.. But I was on Newegg.com and saw my price after I bouht everytign was $973.12. I know I said I would pay 1k But wasn't expecting to pay it. WellI don't want to skirt the issue but I kinda was hoping for more of 600-900. Can someone try to find the best setup. And yes I want to be the one who puts it together. I have a NICE Acer moniter to answer your question.

Okey doke. I'll have a shop around for you.