Trying to learn about computers

lpg8248

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Hello! I'm planning on getting a custom built computer in the near future. I probably won't assemble it myself but I want to pick out all the components. I'm a college student majoring in software engineering and I'm just now starting to get into classes in my major. As a hobby, I record music on my computer (currently a dell inspiron 1520 laptop). The reason I want to custom build my own computer is because audio recording/editing is really just too much for my laptop to handle.

So, I've been searching on the internet trying to learn about all the different components in a computer so I can make an informed decision on how to spend my $2,000. Basically, I was wondering if anyone knew of any good websites that provide good information for a beginner to get a handle on what to look for in all the different computer components. Would wikipedia be a good place to start? or no?

Thanks!
 
Lol, I'm currently assembling my own computer, all you have to do is find out what is compatable, it's really not that difficult! Oh, and forget Wikipedia. This forum is a great place to learn everything about how to build a computer.
 
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