Question from new PC builder

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Jamin43

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Hey all,

First post here. Pretty general. I've had a few PC's over the years - replaced some memory - drives - basic stuff. I just did a re-install of Windows XP on an old PC a few weeks ago to revive a 5 year old Dell.

I'm thinking of building a PC from scratch ( pretty basic system ). I know it'll probably be more expensive to build a lower - mid level PC than purchasing a big box model - but it's something I want to do. I've ordered this book for a guide to get me on the right path to start researching what I'm going to be getting into.

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One thing I want to clarify before jumping in - is building a PC a pretty simple thing to learn as a hobby that's rewarding as it appears - or is the process for a first time builder more of a path walking down a path with a bunch of boobie traps and landmines. I'm don't have a lot of in depth technical knowledge ( although I'm plodding along learning ) but I'm pretty intuitive at figuring things out.

Most of this stuff looks plug and play as a person who's looking to jump into a new project. I'm in the research and plan phase - looking to build later in 2009 - hopefully Windows 7 comes out first.

Thanks for you help in advance
 
Windows 7 is coming out later this year. Building pc's are very easy to do and get into. Be careful, take ur time, read the manuals and you will be a pro soon!
 
The biggest hurdle and time consuming part about building a pc is researching and deciding which parts that you want to use in your computer. If you have a particular budget and ideas for what the computer will be used for, there will be plenty of options suggested from users here.
 
If you are one that is fascinated by computers then I say go for it. My first computer build was very frustrating. I had very little knowledge.

Windows 7 will likely have many bugs and issues as all versions of Windows do when first released do. I wouldn't touch it until Service Pack 1 (SP1) is released for it. They generally release a Service Pack 1 about six months after an initial release.

Windows 7 beta version is presently on one of my hard drives. I am not impressed with some of its features as they changed some of its features like the Control Panel.

Here is some information that will help you with your first build:
http://www.computerforum.com/104641-how-build-computer-step-step-photos.html
 
2048Megabytes said:
Windows 7 will likely have many bugs and issues as all versions of Windows do when first released do. I wouldn't touch it until Service Pack 1 (SP1) is released for it. They generally release a Service Pack 1 about six months after an initial release.
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Good to know.

I'm in no particular hurry - my PC needs are coverd for the most part right now. I can get by fine for a year if need be with what I got. My only complaint is I'm somewhat limited on USB ports - b/c some of them don't work like they used to when the computer was new.

I just recently upgraded the memory to 2GB which is all my MOBO can handle and don't really want to put any more money into this PC.
 
If you've installed OS's from scratch and are familiar with replacing some of the major components, like psu, RAM, CPU, then you should have a blast building your first pc.

As already stated, just make sure you find a cpu/motherboard/RAM combo that
is compatible.
 
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