How hard to build???

nmt6789 · 06-15-2005, 11:06 PM

I want to build a computer but, I've never done it before..... How hard would it be to do it???

I am very mechanicaly able to build it but I dont know alot about computers...

SuicideMayne · 06-15-2005, 11:24 PM

It can be a lil confussing building your 1st comp. I would recomend haveing someone with you that knows a lil a bout it because if u connect somthing wrong somthing bad could happin. Just read on it know a days its pritty simple

im shure everything will go smooth.

**Lax** · 06-15-2005, 11:42 PM

It's not as hard as you think. Parts will only go in one way and some parts will only work with certain other parts. If you can wait about 3-4 days I'll be trying to put up an sticky on how to build your own machine. (taking finals now, unable to really post something that long)

nd4spd · 06-24-2005, 08:36 AM

did that sticky ever happen lord anthrax?

kof2000 · 06-24-2005, 08:46 AM

first timers the hard part is just connection those wires to the to make the lights come on like the power button and such cuz they can go in both ways LOL.

I2EN3GADE · 06-24-2005, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kof2000

they can go both ways

Quote:

Originally Posted by Family Guy

like a bisexual.

eclipso · 06-24-2005, 09:35 AM

If you have a PC layin around fully loaded from retail , try disconnecting everything , wait 10 mins. Re-assemble it. You'll learn more in the assembling than reading it. If it works just like as is. You can build whatever you desire.

BUT Its all about capatability.

1.) Processor (CPU)-capatible with the Motherboard.
2.) Memory Chip (Ram) - capatible with the Motherboard.
3.) Graphics Card - capatible with the Motherboard.
4.) Hard-drives / DVD / CD roms - Does not require capatability
5.) Cables - Know your Master and Slaves
A. Master is your primary. Usually used in Hard-drives. The Hard-drive you consider installing your Operating system on (OS) should always be your Master.
B. Slave would be your extra.
C. DVD/CD roms can be either Master or Slave.
6.) PSU (Power Supply) - capatible with Motherboard. Certain Motherboards require an amount of Watts to operate.

Hopefully you got an idea. It is cheaper to build than buy. Well maybe

NeuromancerWGDD'U · 06-24-2005, 09:45 AM

I had taken my computer apart several times before I decided to build one of my own, so I didn't have much experience. I found that the easiest/best way to learn what parts can go together, is to look at lots of online shops. They'll always say what they're compatible with, and you get a good idea about pricing while you're at it.

**Lax** · 06-24-2005, 05:07 PM

Quote:

did that sticky ever happen lord anthrax?

Extraneous circumstances have had me to put it off for a bit (school exams). There should however be something up by the end of the month at the latest.

b182tm · 06-24-2005, 06:12 PM

Just a little advice...Test your PSU before hooking everything up to it. I put mine in, Sparks flew, and the PSU went dead. I'm now just hoping that it didn't damage anything else. (Everything was hooked up fine, my friend who builds computers checked it out)

Derek

06-15-2005, 11:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
nmt6789 New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 12	How hard to build??? I want to build a computer but, I've never done it before..... How hard would it be to do it??? I am very mechanicaly able to build it but I dont know alot about computers...

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SuicideMayne Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Age: 21 Posts: 169	It can be a lil confussing building your 1st comp. I would recomend haveing someone with you that knows a lil a bout it because if u connect somthing wrong somthing bad could happin. Just read on it know a days its pritty simple im shure everything will go smooth. __________________ System Processor :: AMD Athlon 64bit 4000+ @ 2.6Ghz (Custom Danger Den Water Cooling) Memory :: 2GB Crucial Ballistix Tracer PC4000 @250Mhz (3-3-3-8) Video :: Evga 7900 GTX 512MB Superclocked 700/1800 Motherboard :: LanParty UT nF4 SLI-D Hard Drive :: 200Gb Western Digital Hardrive Power Supply :: PC Power & Cooling 510 SLI ready Case :: Lian Li PC-6070APLUS Sound Card :: Sound Blaster Audigy 2 OS :: Windows XP Pro x64

06-15-2005, 11:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lax Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Snow country Age: 21 Posts: 2,260	It's not as hard as you think. Parts will only go in one way and some parts will only work with certain other parts. If you can wait about 3-4 days I'll be trying to put up an sticky on how to build your own machine. (taking finals now, unable to really post something that long) __________________ He who controls the present controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future.

06-24-2005, 08:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
kof2000 Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oahu Age: 26 Posts: 6,273	first timers the hard part is just connection those wires to the to make the lights come on like the power button and such cuz they can go in both ways LOL. __________________ QX9650@4.2 swiftech \|9600@3.0 9700 nt 780i \| 790fx 8gb ddr1200 \| 8gb ddr1200 2x150gb 3x1tb \|2x250gb 3x8800gtx \|3x2900xt 1gb 2x20xdvdrw \|2x20xdvdrw 15in1 card reader \|15in1 card reader ng15/g9 \|ng15/g9 1200w psu \|1200w psu 2x28" LCD \|2x28" LCD

06-24-2005, 09:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
eclipso New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 20	If you have a PC layin around fully loaded from retail , try disconnecting everything , wait 10 mins. Re-assemble it. You'll learn more in the assembling than reading it. If it works just like as is. You can build whatever you desire. BUT Its all about capatability. 1.) Processor (CPU)-capatible with the Motherboard. 2.) Memory Chip (Ram) - capatible with the Motherboard. 3.) Graphics Card - capatible with the Motherboard. 4.) Hard-drives / DVD / CD roms - Does not require capatability 5.) Cables - Know your Master and Slaves A. Master is your primary. Usually used in Hard-drives. The Hard-drive you consider installing your Operating system on (OS) should always be your Master. B. Slave would be your extra. C. DVD/CD roms can be either Master or Slave. 6.) PSU (Power Supply) - capatible with Motherboard. Certain Motherboards require an amount of Watts to operate. Hopefully you got an idea. It is cheaper to build than buy. Well maybe __________________ AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ Manchester 1GHz CPU ASUS A8N-SLI Premium Mobo CORSAIR 1GBx2 XMS Koolance PC3-725BK Professional Line Case AOpen 6800Ultra-DVD256 BOSE Sound System Certified Tech.

06-24-2005, 08:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
nd4spd Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 34	did that sticky ever happen lord anthrax?

06-24-2005, 09:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
NeuromancerWGDD'U Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: I miss Oregon... Age: 18 Posts: 477	I had taken my computer apart several times before I decided to build one of my own, so I didn't have much experience. I found that the easiest/best way to learn what parts can go together, is to look at lots of online shops. They'll always say what they're compatible with, and you get a good idea about pricing while you're at it. __________________ My little machine: S423 Pentium 4 1.3Ghz, 4x256 16-bit RIMM RAM, 32MB TNT2 video card. I think it may be time to upgrade... The upgrade! My machine will soon be a 939 X2 4000+, 4x512 DDR400, and an 8600GTS.

06-24-2005, 06:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
b182tm Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bronco Country Age: 19 Posts: 1,044	Just a little advice...Test your PSU before hooking everything up to it. I put mine in, Sparks flew, and the PSU went dead. I'm now just hoping that it didn't damage anything else. (Everything was hooked up fine, my friend who builds computers checked it out) Derek __________________ mobo ASUS A8N5X cpu AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ memory 1GB GeIL RAM video card 6600 GT 128MB hard drive Samsung 120GB SATA HDD R.I.P. Darrent Williams

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