pc builder

WLJohnson05 · February 15th, 2009, 04:03 AM

anyone built their own pc? im lookin to start building one here soon and was lookin for a list of good parts that arent too expensive.

Safi · February 15th, 2009, 04:04 AM

Newegg.com

...seriously....do it

Onemanzu · February 15th, 2009, 04:13 AM

my good friend is a CSE major, he sleeps through his classes and has a 3.7 gpa. If you can't get an answer or find something you are looking for PM me and i'll ask him for ya.

Genevieve! · February 15th, 2009, 04:15 AM

my computer is "home made" from parts bought at Frys I spent 375 dollars and its a pretty nice computer. Although I didn't have to buy my Video card, my boyfriend had a good one that he gave to me.

WLJohnson05 · February 15th, 2009, 04:23 AM

this will be my first build on this, so im wondering if anyone has a complete part list that has specifics as to which components and the model, brand, etc....any advice on it too would be appreciated.

Notcho · February 15th, 2009, 04:24 AM

Building your own is much better than a retail pc.

Newegg has the best deals pretty much... you can try pricewatch.com as well. Pricewatch is a website that lists all online pc parts stores that sell a particular part you search for, and shows which site has it for less.

If your computer is not too old, you may be able to use some parts out of it instead of buying new ones.

batlaxe · February 15th, 2009, 04:26 AM

Ive been building and rebuilding my computer myself for the last 12 years. My advice is figure out what you want to do with your computer first, just like you would do with a car.

If all you want is internet/word porcessing and email an off the shelf computer is not a bad buy as long as the price is right. Shop around.

However if you are into playing higher end video games or possibly graphics/video editing having a computer custom built by a smaller computer specific shop would be
your best bet, tell them what you want to do and you should be laughing.

Let me know what you end up doing.

*edit*

To build a computer the major parts you need are:

Case (Cases are mostly personal preference find something you like.)
Powersupply (This will be decided mostly by what you are going to be using your computer for. Higher end Vid Cards need better P/S)
Motherboard (I run an Asus they make really good boards for all applications)
VERY IMPORTANT READ YOUR MOTHERBOARD MANUAL COVER TO COVER IF YOU ARE DOING THIS YOURSELF
Processor (I went with an Intel Dual-Core Processor, I find that recent AMD really dropped the ball.)
Ram (Depending on what you are doing I would say you don't need any more than 4 gigs of ram.)
Hard Drive (Again depending on what you are doing a HD with 300-500 Gigs should be enough.)
Video card (Again depending on what you are looking for, your options here are ATI or Nvidia. I use Nvidia cards I always have
but I will say this, I havent given any ATI cards a shot. My Nvidia 9600 gets me more than enough bang.)
DVD Writer/Re-Writer (I use a pioneer. Read/Write speeds are great.)

Other than that ask the local computer shops techs for advice.

WLJohnson05 · February 15th, 2009, 04:27 AM

Originally Posted by 89 5.0 LX

Building your own is much better than a retail pc.

Newegg has the best deals pretty much... you can try pricewatch.com as well. Pricewatch is a website that lists all online pc parts stores that sell a particular part you search for, and shows which site has it for less.

If your computer is not too old, you may be able to use some parts out of it instead of buying new ones.

i dont have a desktop pc, all i've had are laptops, which is nice but i want something that i can have stationary in my apartment besides my laptop that i carry around.

Genevieve! · February 15th, 2009, 04:28 AM

what do you do on your computer? Just internet and emails and stuff or do you play games or anything like that ?

WLJohnson05 · February 15th, 2009, 04:32 AM

Originally Posted by GenevieveD

what do you do on your computer? Just internet and emails and stuff or do you play games or anything like that ?

as far as use, i spend a lot of time on the internet obviously

i play games on it too but nothing too hardcore, for that i just play xbox, but i do play some games. then the school shit, writing papers, presentations, etc. watching movies. i want it to be pretty quick on those tasks too.

Genevieve! · February 15th, 2009, 04:33 AM

my boyfriend builds computers for a living, I could have him make some suggestions, hes pretty good at making sure things are good and also inexpensive.

If you want.

WLJohnson05 · February 15th, 2009, 04:35 AM

Originally Posted by GenevieveD

my boyfriend builds computers for a living, I could have him make some suggestions, hes pretty good at making sure things are good and also inexpensive.

If you want.

umm....lemme think....YES!

any input from people who know what they're talkin bout is always appreciated. i wanna do some mods to the case too...which is another thing im not sure on as far as what case i need or could possibly build...

Safi · February 15th, 2009, 04:36 AM

If it wasn't so late, i would give you a list of the parts you should use....but i guess your out of luck right now

WLJohnson05 · February 15th, 2009, 04:38 AM

Originally Posted by commandersafi

If it wasn't so late, i would give you a list of the parts you should use....but i guess your out of luck right now

its never too late

Safi · February 15th, 2009, 04:41 AM

Originally Posted by WLJohnson05

its never too late

When my contacts are about to pop out of my eyes due to them being dry I believe its too late

WLJohnson05 · February 15th, 2009, 04:43 AM

Originally Posted by commandersafi

When my contacts are about to pop out of my eyes due to them being dry I believe its too late

meh...nothin a lil solution wont fix

Safi · February 15th, 2009, 04:44 AM

Originally Posted by WLJohnson05

meh...nothin a lil solution wont fix

How bout tomorrow...Not like your gonna be buying it tonight

WLJohnson05 · February 15th, 2009, 04:50 AM

Originally Posted by commandersafi

How bout tomorrow...Not like your gonna be buying it tonight

very true

WLJohnson05 · February 15th, 2009, 04:48 PM

need to pull this back ttt

XectriK · February 15th, 2009, 04:58 PM

Case - This is all opinion on what you want it to look like.
PSU - Sometimes they come with a case so just the specs for your case.
Motherboard - Something by Intel since AMD is confused about what its doing right now as a company.
Processor - Something that needs to match the processor slot on the mobo. Intel will be your best option here too.
Harddrive - I like Western Digital. SATA is where it is at right now
RAM - Corsair is by far the best make sure it matches the pin set from the mobo
Video Card - Nvidia is the best no questions asked. if you do not do a lot of gaming shouldn't need anything huge.
DVD-Drive - These are basically all the same.

February 15th, 2009, 04:03 AM	#1
WLJohnson05 MM's Database Error 2004 Mustang V6 322.8 rwhp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VA Posts: 13,105 iTrader: 8 reviews	pc builder anyone built their own pc? im lookin to start building one here soon and was lookin for a list of good parts that arent too expensive. __________________ I'm trying to get rid of this stuff, feel free to make me an offer!: Kenwood Head Unit $155 SCT Mass Air Flow Sensor $200 Tial Wastegate Springs $40 (10psi and 3.6psi)

February 15th, 2009, 04:13 AM	#3
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,513 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	my good friend is a CSE major, he sleeps through his classes and has a 3.7 gpa. If you can't get an answer or find something you are looking for PM me and i'll ask him for ya. __________________ My Foz

February 15th, 2009, 04:15 AM	#4
Genevieve! eeeee! 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Coruscant Posts: 5,693 iTrader: 0 reviews	my computer is "home made" from parts bought at Frys I spent 375 dollars and its a pretty nice computer. Although I didn't have to buy my Video card, my boyfriend had a good one that he gave to me. __________________

February 15th, 2009, 04:23 AM	#5
WLJohnson05 MM's Database Error 2004 Mustang V6 322.8 rwhp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VA Posts: 13,105 iTrader: 8 reviews	this will be my first build on this, so im wondering if anyone has a complete part list that has specifics as to which components and the model, brand, etc....any advice on it too would be appreciated. __________________ I'm trying to get rid of this stuff, feel free to make me an offer!: Kenwood Head Unit $155 SCT Mass Air Flow Sensor $200 Tial Wastegate Springs $40 (10psi and 3.6psi)

February 15th, 2009, 04:24 AM	#6
Notcho No bucks, no Buck Rogers Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Braunfels, Tx / Seguin, Tx Posts: 4,835 iTrader: 0 reviews	Building your own is much better than a retail pc. Newegg has the best deals pretty much... you can try pricewatch.com as well. Pricewatch is a website that lists all online pc parts stores that sell a particular part you search for, and shows which site has it for less. If your computer is not too old, you may be able to use some parts out of it instead of buying new ones. __________________ '87 2.3 Notch with +4 cylinder mod MM's Resident Aggie Black Stang Crew Member #11

February 15th, 2009, 04:26 AM	#7
batlaxe Regular 1984 Mustang LX 0-Never Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 88 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ive been building and rebuilding my computer myself for the last 12 years. My advice is figure out what you want to do with your computer first, just like you would do with a car. If all you want is internet/word porcessing and email an off the shelf computer is not a bad buy as long as the price is right. Shop around. However if you are into playing higher end video games or possibly graphics/video editing having a computer custom built by a smaller computer specific shop would be your best bet, tell them what you want to do and you should be laughing. Let me know what you end up doing. edit To build a computer the major parts you need are: Case (Cases are mostly personal preference find something you like.) Powersupply (This will be decided mostly by what you are going to be using your computer for. Higher end Vid Cards need better P/S) Motherboard (I run an Asus they make really good boards for all applications) VERY IMPORTANT READ YOUR MOTHERBOARD MANUAL COVER TO COVER IF YOU ARE DOING THIS YOURSELF Processor (I went with an Intel Dual-Core Processor, I find that recent AMD really dropped the ball.) Ram (Depending on what you are doing I would say you don't need any more than 4 gigs of ram.) Hard Drive (Again depending on what you are doing a HD with 300-500 Gigs should be enough.) Video card (Again depending on what you are looking for, your options here are ATI or Nvidia. I use Nvidia cards I always have but I will say this, I havent given any ATI cards a shot. My Nvidia 9600 gets me more than enough bang.) DVD Writer/Re-Writer (I use a pioneer. Read/Write speeds are great.) Other than that ask the local computer shops techs for advice. __________________ 1984 Ford Mustang LX The Wheels are HAWT I know. Last edited by batlaxe; February 15th, 2009 at 04:35 AM.

February 15th, 2009, 04:28 AM	#9
Genevieve! eeeee! 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Coruscant Posts: 5,693 iTrader: 0 reviews	what do you do on your computer? Just internet and emails and stuff or do you play games or anything like that ? __________________

February 15th, 2009, 04:33 AM	#11
Genevieve! eeeee! 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Coruscant Posts: 5,693 iTrader: 0 reviews	my boyfriend builds computers for a living, I could have him make some suggestions, hes pretty good at making sure things are good and also inexpensive. If you want. __________________

February 15th, 2009, 04:48 PM	#19
WLJohnson05 MM's Database Error 2004 Mustang V6 322.8 rwhp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VA Posts: 13,105 iTrader: 8 reviews	need to pull this back ttt __________________ I'm trying to get rid of this stuff, feel free to make me an offer!: Kenwood Head Unit $155 SCT Mass Air Flow Sensor $200 Tial Wastegate Springs $40 (10psi and 3.6psi)

February 15th, 2009, 04:58 PM	#20
XectriK Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,718 iTrader: 0 reviews	Case - This is all opinion on what you want it to look like. PSU - Sometimes they come with a case so just the specs for your case. Motherboard - Something by Intel since AMD is confused about what its doing right now as a company. Processor - Something that needs to match the processor slot on the mobo. Intel will be your best option here too. Harddrive - I like Western Digital. SATA is where it is at right now RAM - Corsair is by far the best make sure it matches the pin set from the mobo Video Card - Nvidia is the best no questions asked. if you do not do a lot of gaming shouldn't need anything huge. DVD-Drive - These are basically all the same. __________________

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